(MedPage Today) — Incorporating more omega-3 fatty acids into the diet may decrease a woman’s risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), researchers found.
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Anti-VEGF Drug Reverses Diabetic Vision Loss
(MedPage Today) — Patients headed toward blindness because of diabetic macular edema showed substantial gains in visual acuity after two years of treatment with the angiogenesis inhibitor drug ranibizumab (Lucentis), its manufacturer said.
Drug Bests Laser for Preemie Eye Disorder (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — The use of bevacizumab (Avastin) for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity appears better than conventional laser therapy — and may be a significant advance in a disease that often leads to childhood blindness, results of a pr…
Glycemic Levels Predict Risk of Retinopathy (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Both short- and long-term measures of blood glucose can be used to predict the risk of retinopathy, researchers reported.
Glaucoma Risk in Women Falls With Rising BMI (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Women’s risk of open-angle glaucoma (OAG) decreased significantly as body mass index (BMI) increased, according to data from a large cohort study.
ASA: Strokes, Eye Disorder May Go Hand in Hand (CME/CE)
LOS ANGELES (MedPage Today) — Hemorrhagic stroke appears more likely with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), perhaps because of common underlying risk factors, a population-based study showed.
USPSTF Endorses Kiddie Vision Screening (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Young children should have their vision screened at least once between ages 3 to 5 years — but not any earlier — according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Steroid Reduces Noninfectious Uveitis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Patients with noninfectious or posterior uveitis had significant improvement with a single intravitreal dexamethasone implant, results of a sham-control trial showed.
Retinal Changes Seen With Antimalarial Drugs (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — The visual consequences of retinopathy associated with antimalarial drug use can be progressive and devastating, a retrospective study showed.
AMD Prevalence Falling in U.S. (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Fewer Americans are facing vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) than in prior decades — possibly due in part to healthier lifestyles, according to national population data.
Stem Cell Trial for AMD Approved
(MedPage Today) — A clinical trial of a human embryonic stem cell (ESC) therapy for age-related macular degeneration has been approved by the FDA, making it the first such study for a common disease.
3D Game Player Not for Pre-Schoolers, Nintendo Warns
(MedPage Today) — Children under age 6 should not use a forthcoming portable 3D video game player because it could permanently damage their eyesight, its manufacturer warned.
Healthy Habits Slash AMD Risk (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Women who exercise, eat right, and don’t smoke could cut their risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by more than two-thirds, a large observational study suggested.
Acupuncture May Sharpen Vision in Amblyopia (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Acupuncture may be just as effective as wearing an eye patch to treat amblyopia (lazy eye), researchers say.
It’s All a Blur for Diabetic Drinkers (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — People with type 2 diabetes who drink alcohol are at increased risk for blurry vision unrelated to retinopathy, researchers said.
New Test Detects Glaucoma While Reversible (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — A steady-state pattern electroretinogram known as PERGLA was able to detect destruction of retinal ganglion cells early enough to allow vision correcting surgery, a prospective study found.
Fish Oil May Thwart Advanced AMD (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Eating fish and shellfish high in omega-3 fatty acids may protect against the development of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in older patients, researchers found.
FDA Approves Another Stem Cell Therapy Trial
(MedPage Today) — A second clinical trial of a treatment based on human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) has been cleared by the FDA.
Genetic Basis of Uveal Melanoma Pinned Down (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Mutations in two related genes were found in most clinical samples from uveal melanoma patients, suggesting a strong genetic component for the disease, researchers said.
Lab Notes: Video Games May Aid Lazy Eye Recovery
(MedPage Today) — Energizing lazy eyes, how BPA affects human reproduction, immunizing against UTI, and promising but early studies in rheumatology highlight this week’s Lab Notes.