The units of measurement were listed incorrectly in Table 1 of the “Peer Review” article in the March 2011 issue of emAdvanced Ocular Care/em. The measurement mg/mL should have appeared as μg/mL throughout the table. We regret the error and any co…
Month: April 2011
Intra-arterial Chemotherapy Safe, Effective for Retinoblastoma
Intra-arterial chemotherapy was safe and effective in the treatment of advanced intraocular retinoblastoma, according to a study in the Archives of Ophthalmology.sup1/sup
In a single-armed, prospective study, Y. Pierre Gobin, MD, of Weill Cornell Medi…
Corneal Astigmatism After Sutureless Cataract Surgery Showed Astigmatic Change
Corneal astigmatism after sutureless cataract surgery
showed a long-term against-the-rule change with advancing
age, according to a study in the emAmerican Journal of
Ophthalmology/em.sup1/sup
The case-control study compared 153 eyes that underwent
pha…
Ibuprofen May Lower Risk of Parkinson Disease
Individuals who regularly use ibuprofen may have a
lower risk of developing Parkinson disease than those who
do not use the drug, according to a study in emNeurology/em.sup1/sup
Xiang Gao, MD, PhD, of the Harvard Medical School, and
colleagues analyzed…
Wavefront-Guided PRK Safe, Effective in Myopic Eyes
Wavefront-guided PRK was safe and effective for the correction
of myopia, according to a study in the emJournal of
Refractive Surgery/em.sup1/sup
The retrospective study included 174 eyes of 102
patients with low to moderate myopia (-0.125 to less
than…
Cell Phone Use Affects Brain Activity
Cell phone exposure was associated with increased
brain glucose metabolism in the region closest to the
antenna, according to a study in the emJournal of the
American Medical Association/em.sup1/sup
In the randomized study, Nora D. Volkow, MD, Director…
Angle-Supported Phakic IOLs Safe,Effective for Moderate to High Myopia
Angle-supported phakic IOLs provided favorable refractive
correction and predictability as well as acceptable safety
in patients with moderate to high myopia, according to a
study in the emJournal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery/em.sup1/sup
The inte…
Mediterranean Diet Reduced Risk of Metabolic Syndrome
Adherence to a Mediterranean diet was associated with
a reduced risk of metabolic syndrome, according to a
meta-analysis in the emJournal of the American College of
Cardiology/em.sup1/sup
Researchers from Italy and Greece analyzed 50 randomized,
contro…
Toric IOLs, LRIs Produced Comparable Correction
Toric IOL implantation and limbal relaxing incisions (LRIs)
yielded similar results for the correction of astigmatism during cataract surgery, according to a study in the emJournal of
Refractive Surgery/em.sup1/sup
Jed T. Poll, MD, of the Cullen Eye In…
One Donor Cornea Treats Two Diseases
One donor cornea may be used to treat two patients by
combining deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) and
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) surgeries
on the same day, according to a study in
emOphthalmology/em.sup1/sup
Claus Cursie…
AMO Introduces Tecnis Toric 1-Piece IOL in Europe
Abbott Medical Optics Inc. (Santa Ana, California) introduced
the Tecnis Toric 1-Piece IOL for cataract patients in
Europe, according to a company news release.
The Tecnis Toric 1-Piece IOL combines wavefrontdesigned
aspheric and toric optic technologi…
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to One Gene Mutation
The presence of functional gene variants in high-mobility
group A1 (HMGA1) was associated with type 2 diabetes
mellitus in individuals of white European ancestry, according
to a study in the emJournal of the American Medical Association/em.sup1/sup
Eus…
New Mexico Software annual revenue decreases 5% to $3.48 million
New Mexico Software, Inc. announced today its financial results, reporting annual revenue in 2010 decreased approximately 5% to $3.48 million compared to $3.66 million in 2009.
Refractory Topiramate-Induced Angle-Closure Glaucoma in a Man
A 39-year-old man being treated with topiramate for migraine headaches presented to the ER with blurred vision, severe headache and eye pain. What’s the diagnosis? Journal of Medical Case Reports
Omeros announces outcome from OMS103HP Phase 3 study in patients undergoing ACL surgery
Omeros Corporation, a biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering, developing and commercializing products focused on inflammation, bleeding and disorders of the central nervous system, today reported the outcome from its Phase 3 program evaluat…
Consensus Findings On Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Published In Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science
The first global consensus report on meibomian gland dysfunction – a major cause of lid disease and evaporative dry eye – has been published in a special issue of the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) journal. The report is the result…
FDA Approves Hyperopia Application For The MEL 80 Excimer Laser From Carl Zeiss Meditec
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. announced that the MEL 80™ Excimer Laser has received premarket approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of hyperopia. This new indication complements the existing FDA approved applica…
IOVS journal publishes first global consensus report on MGD
The first global consensus report on meibomian gland dysfunction – a major cause of lid disease and evaporative dry eye – has been published in a special issue of the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science journal.
Ranibizumab Yields 15-Letter Gain In VA In Patients Treated For DME, Study Shows
Results of the second of two phase 3 clinical trials showed that ranibizumab met its primary endpoint in patients being treated for diabetic macular edema, according to a news release from Genentech.