Avail Of Free Glaucoma Screenings
Free glaucoma screenings are being offered at some Iowa eye clinics this week as part of National Glaucoma Month. Glaucoma is a disorder that damages optic nerves and, left untreated, can result in blindness. Dr Beth Triebul, an optometrist in Urbandale, says it’s important to have your eyes checked. This become especially critical for people who have a family history of glaucoma are at a higher risk of getting it themselves. Also, if you are over 65 years old or have diabetes, you may be at a higher risk of having it.



EyeIC announced that the FDA has approved its MatchedFlicker software that monitors the advent and progression of glaucoma through retinal photography. The technology enables eye-care professionals to compare two retinal images taken from the same patient at different visits—from nearly any source—and see change as motion. Users can mark the changes on the software and on the images. The software also translates markings made on any image in one project to the appropriate location on all other images in the same project. All images and annotations are saved in an electronic format and can be printed.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the pre-market approval to
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given 510(k) clearance to the company’s 