This month, Barry A. Weissman, O.D., Ph.D. discusses
in view of ever evolving practice patterns with evidence-based medicine, the reader is urged to always evaluate each case and treatment individually at the time of evaluation, and to always consult the most up-to-date sources including drug package inserts, etc., prior to embarking upon treatment.
Glossary of Abbreviations (in order of…
active cells and possesses active mechanisms for homeostasis, preserving proteins from photooxidation and aggregation throughout an individual's life. This is achieved through four major mechanisms:
actively lowering oxygen content in the lens center
synthesis of potent anti-oxidants scavenging reactive oxygen species
synthesis of large amounts of molecular chaperones preserving protein…
