AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Leaders in the medical field are often subjected to subtle undermining in the workplace, and confronting the problem upfront is often the most effective solution, according to a panel discussion.At the Women in Ophthalmology Summe…
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Eric Topol, MD, discusses his book Super Agers
In the latest installment of Healio Community’s book club, physician author Eric Topol, MD, dove into the subject of his book, Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity, a guide to the science of living a long life free of debilitating disea…
DME drop performs well in phakic, pseudophakic eyes
PARIS — Two post hoc analyses of the DIAMOND trial presented at the Euretina congress showed comparable efficacy of OCS-01 in phakic and pseudophakic eyes as well as in treatment-naive vs. previously treated patients.OCS-01 (Oculis) is an investigation…
Lifestyle Medicine Conference to cover diets, personal care, AI
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine is returning with its annual conference this November, focusing on the value of individualized care and healthy habits on the lives of patients and physicians alike.The meeting will run from November 16-19 at …
Man presents with bilateral upper, lower eyelid swelling
A 68-year-old man presented to an outside emergency department with 2 days of progressive bilateral eyelid swelling.He had a history of stage IVa transglottic laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma status post laryngectomy, bilateral neck dissection, and ad…
Case report: Oncocytic inclusion cyst of conjunctiva following vitrectomy
Inclusion cysts of the ocular adnexa are not uncommon. They often are asymptomatic and rarely present symptoms, depending on size and location.Post-surgical conjunctival cysts are seen following ocular surgeries. The most common conjunctival cysts are …
Senators spar with Kennedy over vaccines, HHS priorities
Senators from both parties grilled HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. this week on changes to vaccines recommendations, the CDC’s vaccine advisory panel and HHS priorities, including funding for rural hospitals.Kennedy was confirmed in February to lea…
How to make Healio your preferred source on Google’s top stories
A new feature from Google can help Healio readers keep up with the latest medical news and trending topics. All you need to do is create a list of your news outlets of choice, including Healio, with the “preferred sources” feature.Google curates a list…
Strategies for postop prescription savings in Cataract Surgery
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.Postoperative medications for cataract surgery are a …
Confocal microscopy identifies corneal nerve fiber irregularities
AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. — Corneal confocal microscopy can help identify corneal nerve fiber irregularities in women with epilepsy, according to a speaker at the Women in Ophthalmology Summer Symposium.Emma Orekovi, MD, said research has indicated that incr…
Analysis finds predictors of poorer acute optic neuritis outcomes
Outcomes in acute optic neuritis tend to be worse at 6 months for men, patients who are older and those with poorer high-contrast visual acuity at baseline, according to an analysis published in Ophthalmology.“Two avenues of interest recently have open…
VirtuaLens launches virtual reality-based IOL simulator
VirtuaLens launched the Immersive IOL Simulator, a virtual reality platform designed to compare IOL options before cataract surgery, according to a press release.The platform allows patients to explore monofocal, multifocal and premium IOL options thro…
Q&A: Medical misinformation and disinformation ‘getting worse’
Medical misinformation and disinformation are running rampant, taking up more time in already jam-packed primary care visits and impacting physicians’ ability to deliver quality patient care, according to an expert.The Physicians Foundation recently re…
New HHS rule will allow doctors to manage prior authorization entirely within EHR systems
HHS announced a final rule that will help physicians identify the most appropriate treatments while preventing health insurers from blocking physician-approved care, according to an agency press release.The rule, set to go into effect Oct. 1, will allo…
Ahmed ClearPath ST glaucoma drainage device launched
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.New World Medical launched the Ahmed ClearPath ST, a non-valved glaucoma drainage device that expands on the Ahmed ClearPath brand, according to a press release.Ahmed Cl…
Skill in art, science of ocular surface disease needed for successful treatment
Today, most comprehensive ophthalmologists generate two-thirds of their revenue in the office, twice that in the operating room.In addition, every year, per visit office fees escalate as they are tied to primary care, which is in favor with our governm…
MCO-010 receives RMAT designation for Stargardt disease
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.The FDA granted regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation for MCO-010 for the treatment of Stargardt disease, according to a press release from Nanoscope Therap…
Dry eye: If we cause it, we need to treat it
Click here to read the Cover Story, “Breakthrough therapies in dry eye limited by access.”As a glaucoma specialist, the treatments I prescribe multiple times daily cause problems for the corneal surface. So, if you are treating glaucoma, you need to be…
Ten questions to ask your lead technician each month
“It is better to know some of the questions than all of the answers.”– James Thurber“When you can’t make them see the light, make them feel the heat.”– Ronald ReaganOphthalmic technicians (inclusive of workups, scribing and special testing) are the mos…
August is Civic Health Month: Let’s check our voter registration and register to vote
Our vote is our voice and, as busy physicians, Civic Health Month is the perfect time to ensure we are registered to vote and have all the resources we need to cast our ballot.July and August represent months of significant transition in the medical co…