Leadership Lessons Shared from Alison Levine’s Everest Expedition
Being relentless far supersedes being the fastest or the strongest. That was just one of the lessons learned, following the successful journey to the summit of Mt. Everest by Alison Levine. As a sportswoman, and former sales representative in the ophthalmic pharmaceutical medical device industry, Levine described the unconventional pieces of wisdom she acquired on… Read More
First Patient Successfully Implanted with Wireless Retinal Device
A ground-breaking wireless retinal device has the potential to be a gamechanger in treating macular degeneration. Known as the Prima system (Pixium Vision), the device was successfully implanted on an American patient as part of a clinical trial. It is designed to restore partial sight to those who experience advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). “This… Read More
CV Risk Factors Effectively Improved Upon With New Diet
Patients who find themselves struggling with hypertension and Type 2 diabetes can now find comfort in how to improve protection against CV simply by modifying their diet. Findings presented at the ACC Middle East Conference 2019 (Oct. 3-5) in Dubai demonstrate that having a high-fiber, low-glycemic index diet can exhibit a convincing, protective role against… Read More
Uveitis and spA
If you have uveitis, did you know that you are also more likely to have SpA? SpA is a family of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that cause arthritis. With SpA, one of the most common symptoms patients complain about is lower back pain. But it can also attack the spine, joints in your legs and arms,… Read More
Rosacea and Your Eyes
Rosacea is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects the blood vessels and sebaceous (oil-producing) glands of the face (forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin). The most visible symptoms of rosacea are facial flushing and pimple-like bumps, which makes this condition easily confused with acne. However, with acne, it is the hair follicles that become clogged… Read More