AJO: Surgeons irrigated the eye surface every 20 seconds with 0.25% Povidone-Iodine, and demonstrated zero (!) bacterial detection in the anterior chamber compared to controls (5%). No changes in corneal endothelium were found. It is not a stretch to say…
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Anti-RPE Antibodies Found in Best’s Disease
Archives: Researchers have discovered a paraneoplastic autoimuune reaction against RPE which they feel is the cause of this rare disease. This is the first report to date linking a human RPE disease with anti-RPE antibodies. Full Story →
Blue-Blocking IOL’s- A Bad Idea?
In an editorial in Ophthalmology, the authors are very critical of the lack of scientific evidence that blue-blocking IOL’s are of any value in reducing the progression of macular degeneration. They agree with the CMS that the relationship between blue light and AMD is speculative and not evidence-based. The authors make a compelling point. I […]
Pressure Drops Do Nothing for Post-Injection Spikes.
Archives: Pressure-lowering drops given prophylactically before intra-vitreal injections simply don’t work. The spike is transient (less than 30 in 20 minutes) and should simply be observed and managed accordingly Full Story →
TrueVision 3D Cataract Surgery Is Here
For high volume surgeons, being able to do surgery by sitting in a relaxed position looking at a 3D high-def screen may be worth the small sacrifice in resolution. In the future, overlays can be used to guide incisions, and in the far future, the entir…
Can Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia be Treated With Inteferon?
The December 2010 issue of Ophthalmology reports on a retrospective study of 14 patients finding that subconjunctival recombinant interferon alpha 2b (IFN?2b) may be a viable medical alternative for the treatment of ocular surface squamous neoplasia. But future studies will be required to determine the ideal treatment regimen. Click here to access the study abstract and […]
Eyecare Tips for PC Users
In our technology-driven economy, many individuals spend a high percentage of their day staring at a PC screen, laptop, or other monitor. This can put a real strain on eyes, and potentially cause problems such as headaches and blurry vision,…
New Non-Invasive Test Offers Early Detection of Glaucoma While Reversible
Retinal ganglion cells (RGCs) often become dysfunctional following the onset of glaucoma before there is even any vision loss. Thus, it is important to detect the destruction of retinal ganglion cells as early as possible. In a study conducted at…
Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Fish Prevent Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
The December 2010 issue of Ophthalmology reports on a study of 2520 residents of Salisbury, Maryland, aged 65 to 84 years to determine the relationship between fish and shellfish consumption and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Full Story →
How Effective Are AMD Drugs in Treating Diabetic Macular Edema?
At the AAO meeting in October, researchers reported that anti-VEGF drugs such as ranibizumab (Lucentis) and pegaptanib (Macugen) also appeared to be effective in improving visual acuity in patients with diabetic macular edema in a series of randomized, controlled trials. Full…
Flexivue and AcuFocus Among New Options That May Eliminate Need for Reading Glasses
The following new technologies were reviewed at the AAO meeting in October 2010 for addressing presbyopia : an intracorneal bifocal corrective lens called Flexivue from Presbia Corp., which is inserted under the cornea; an implant called AcuFocus that that reduces the…
New Compact Digital Retinal Camera From Canon Receives Clearance from FDA
Canon announced last week that its CR-2 Digital Non-Mydriatic Retinal Camera had received 510(k) clearance from the FDA. Full Story →
New Laser System From OpticaMedica Uses Femto-Second Laser and Optical Coherence Tomography to Perform More Precise Cataract Surgery
OptiMedica Corp. last week announced the results of a clinical study of its Catalys Precision Laser System showing that, when compared to manual techniques, the Catalys Precision Laser System helped surgeons achieve significant improvement in precision during several critical steps of cataract surgery. Catalys is designed to perform four incisions: capsulotomy (a circular incision in […]
Vitamins Don’t Help Cataract
A large study published in Archives proves what we already know- that vitamins (E and C) have no effect on cataract. Full Story →
New Surgical Technique For Conjunctivochalasis?
Dr. Choi describes a very simple method in Ophthalmology of getting good results treating conjunctivochalasis. Full Story →
Treat and Extend Regimen Saves Money and Injections for AMD
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Ranibizumab + Laser Probably Superior to Laser or Injections Alone for Diabetic Edema?
Researchers compared injections to laser to laser+injections for diabetic maculopathy. At 24 months, the Ranibizumab group had slightly better mean vision, but in other ways, was slightly less better off than the laser+injection group. Considering that…
Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome in Women? Yep.
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Is The New Catena Drug a Good Treatment Option for Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON)?
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Alphagan Does Not Work At Night
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