At Kiawah Eye, Kristin Neatrour, MD, presents results of a study evaluating patients with postoperative iritis after cataract surgery to determine the prevalence and underlying etiologies.
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Use of EHRs, CPOE associated with physician burnout, dissatisfaction
Physicians reported low satisfaction with their electronic health records and computerized physician order entry, according to findings published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings.An analysis of survey data also found that physicians who used these technologi…
Are the holiday baskets really worth the risk?
From international law firm Arnold & Porter LLP comes a timely column that provides views on current regulatory and legislative topics that weigh on the minds of today’s physicians and health care executives.The recent report of a settlement between a large physician practice and the Office of Inspector General (OIG) of HHS reminds us once again that providing perks, even seemingly insignificant perks, to referral sources can be problematic and costly to physicians and physician practices. According to the posting on the OIG website, the practice self-disclosed certain payments made (Read more...)
Hospital chain in India sets a model for low carbon footprint, environment-friendly cataract surgery
Health care procedures are a large contributor to carbon emissions throughout the world. As awareness and concerns about the environmental issues related to global warming increase, the high impact of current surgical procedures and the need for alternative, more sustainable strategies have become a new research focus. In this scenario, the cataract surgery model employed by the hospitals in the Aravind Eye Care System in India is raising great interest internationally.“In 2015 I was involved by Cassandra L. Thiel, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pittsburgh, in a (Read more...)
Sight Sciences receives IDE approval to initiate clinical trial of ab interno canaloplasty system vs. SLT
Sight Sciences received full investigational device exemption approval from the FDA to initiate a clinical trial comparing ab interno canaloplasty and selective laser trabeculoplasty, according to a press release. The multicenter, prospective, randomiz…
Zeiss appoints Jim Mazzo as global president of ophthalmology
Carl Zeiss Meditec appointed James V. Mazzo as global president of ophthalmology, according to a company press release. In this role, Mazzo will be responsible for leading the new strategic business unit of ophthalmology and the company’s U.S. sales and service center.
Health care providers have duty to reduce impact of their work on environment
Climate change is predicted to be one of the largest health threats of the 21st century. Human activities are increasing the release of greenhouse gases, leading to global warming and eminent catastrophe. It is important for every individual to know about carbon/greenhouse gas emissions, and each one of us must endeavor to limit the same so as to leave the earth in a better position than it is now.Health care itself is a large contributor to carbon emissions. The health care sector is responsible for one-seventh of the U.S. economy. (Read more...)
TANZANITE study: No re-treatments required with triamcinolone acetonide formulation after 3 months
A majority of patients treated with a proprietary form of triamcinolone acetonide in combination with aflibercept required no additional treatments over 3 months compared with patients treated with aflibercept alone, Clearside Biomedical announced in a press release.The phase 2 TANZANITE clinical trial included 46 treatment-naïve patients with macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion who were randomized to receive suprachoroidally administered Zuprata (triamcinolone acetonide, Clearside) in combination with intravitreally administered Eylea (aflibercept, Regeneron) or Eylea alone.
Eyes with severe ocular surface disease at risk for KPro-related melt complications
Patients with severe ocular surface disease who underwent implantation of a Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis had a greater risk of developing corneal melts, leaks and extrusions, according to a study. The retrospective study included 128 eyes of 110 pati…
Publication Exclusive: By YOs for YOs: European Meeting of Young Ophthalmologists more than doubles past attendance
The 2nd European Meeting of Young Ophthalmologists took place in Oviedo, Spain, in June, and it was a truly remarkable event. From tailored educational sessions to networking with fellow European YOs to coming together and tackling the challenges ahead for YOs, the meeting was the place to be for any young trainee from Europe. Co-organizer Ignacio Rodríguez gives us the details.Anthony Khawaja, PhD, FRCOphth, Outgoing Chair of the SOE Young Ophthalmologists Committee
Innovative approaches may reduce carbon footprint and environmental impact of surgery
In the cover story on the high carbon footprint of cataract surgery as performed in the developed world, we are made aware of a growing problem for the planet. It appears to be a combination of waste from packaging of things such as IOLs and disposable…
High carbon footprint of cataract surgery raises awareness of need for more sustainable practices in operating rooms
Health care procedures are a large contributor to carbon emissions throughout the world. Presently, surgeons and health care organizations are analyzing the effects of carbon emissions from cataract surgeries and how to decrease the carbon footprint of…
July’s top five FDA news stories in ophthalmology
July’s hot topics in ophthalmology ranged from long-awaited FDA approvals including Shire’s lifitegrast ophthalmic solution for dry eye disease to Allergan’s de novo application submission to the FDA for the Oculeve intranasal tear neurostimulator.
VIDEO: Speaker talks about improving resident education
At Kiawah Eye, Anne M. Schroeder, MD, discusses how ophthalmologists can improve resident education including exam technique, inpatient pathology and protocol development.
Computer program may more accurately identify glaucomatous disc changes than hand-held stereo viewer
Researchers were able to more accurately identify progression or non-progression of glaucomatous optic discs using a computer program instead of manually examining stereoscopic disc photographs, according to a study. The prospective evaluation included…
FDA raises concerns about manufacturing deficiencies in Dextenza complete response letter
Ocular Therapeutix received a complete response letter from the FDA regarding the new drug application for Dextenza for the treatment of postoperative ocular pain, according to a press release. The letter addresses the FDA’s concerns about the deficiencies in the manufacturing process and controls that were identified during a pre-NDA approval inspection of the company’s manufacturing facility, but the FDA did not provide details on which manufacturing deficiencies were identified.
Inotek receives US patent for trabodenoson, prostaglandin analogue for reduction of IOP
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued a composition of matter patent for trabodenoson in combination with a prostaglandin analogue for reducing IOP in patients with glaucoma, according to a press release. U.S. patent No. 9,370,530 in…
Publication Exclusive: Pearls for residents, fellows as surgical training gets underway
During medical school there is relatively little exposure to ophthalmology, and only about 2% of all residency positions are devoted to our field. Training in ophthalmology is different from other specialties in so many ways, from the surgical instrume…
VIDEO High-resolution OCT findings of macular disorders
At Retina 2016, Elias Reichel, MD, shares cases of high-resolution OCT findings of macular disorders from his practice.
VIDEO: Speaker gives update on infectious uveitis
At Hawaiian Eye, Thomas A. Albini, MD, gives an update on infectious uveitis.