Mutations in a gene known for its role in energy metabolism are behind Leber congenital amaurosis, the most common cause of childhood blindness. Medscape Medical News
Month: August 2012
Iluvien Update 7: Alimera Sciences to Re-File for FDA Approval of Iluvien for Chronic DME
Since my last update in April (Update 6), when the first country, Austria, of an anticipated seven European Union country market approvals was announced, four additional EU approvals have occurred, bringing the total of approvals to five – with Austr…
Cataract Surgery Reduces Risk Of Hip Fractures Among Elderly
A study published in the August 1 edition of JAMA reveals that Medicare patients aged 65 years and older who had cataract surgery had a lower risk of hip fracture one year after their eye surgery compared with those who had no cataract surgery…
Ophthalmologists’ Compensation: ‘Rich’ Is Relative
In Medscape’s 2012 Physician Compensation survey report, many ophthalmologists reported a decline in income, but it still stacked up well against incomes in other physician specialties. Medscape Business of Medicine
Vitrectomy for Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy sometimes requires treatment with eye surgery called a vitrectomy. Surgery, however, can be avoided.
Hip Fracture Risk Lower After Cataract Surgery
A large US study of older people with a diagnosis of cataract, finds that the risk of hip fracture is lower following cataract surgery, suggesting the vision-improving surgery may reduce the odds of injury-related falls…
Glaucoma imaging takes its place in clinical practice
Use of imaging in clinical practice offers clinicians a number of advantages for following patients
with glaucoma, perhaps most importantly the ability sometimes to detect damage before it is apparent on fundus
photographs, objective rates of g…
Cataract Surgery May Decrease Risk for Hip Fractures
A new study finds that elderly patients who undergo cataract surgery have a lower risk for hip fractures compared with patients with cataract who do not have the surgery. Medscape Medical News