Is intraoperative aberrometry or intraoperative markerless guidance more effective in helping to achieve low amounts of astigmatism after cataract surgery? Dr Garg reviews a recent study. Medscape Ophthalmology
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How Much Is Your Practice Worth?
Many doctors who have a financial stake in a practice don’t know what the practice is worth. That’s a mistake, say experts in practice valuation. Here’s why, and what a practice valuation involves. Medscape Business of Medicine
FDA Committee Backs Netarsudil, a Once-Daily Glaucoma Drug
The FDA advisory committee approved a new drug application for once-daily glaucoma drug netarsudil (Rhopressa), introducing a new drug class for this indication. Medscape Medical News
Cell-Based Therapy for Dry AMD Promising in Early Trial
A cell-based therapy derived from umbilical cord tissue could someday treat geographic atrophy caused by age-related macular degeneration, early trials of this novel therapy suggest. Medscape Medical News
Blue Light-Blocking Glasses May Help, Study Suggests
Several measures improved with the use of blue light-blocking glasses in a randomized trial, but not everyone is convinced. Medscape Medical News
Blue Light-Blocking Glasses May Help With Sleep, Cognition
Several measures improved with the use of blue light-blocking glasses in a randomized trial, but not everyone is convinced. Medscape Medical News
Less Macular Pigment Linked to Disability Glare in Glaucoma
Lower macular pigment optical density (MPOD) is associated with glare-associated visual function and central visual field loss in patients with open-angle glaucoma, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
New Anti-VEGF Agent Brolucizumab Shows Promise for AMD
According to new research, brolucizumab, a new anti-VEGF for neovascular AMD, is noninferior to aflibercept and may offer longer dosing intervals. Medscape Ophthalmology
Dexamethasone/Povidone-Iodine Effective for Conjunctivitis
The experimental combination led to clinical resolution and viral eradication in a randomized, controlled phase 2 trial. Medscape Medical News
Eyebank Prep Processes Promote Fungal Growth in Endothelial Keratoplasty Tissue
Reuters Health Information
Repeal MIPS, Medicare Advisors Say in SGR Deja Vu
The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission urged Congress to junk the SGR formula in 2011. Now most of the replacement system is under fire. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery in Uveitis: A Multicentre Database Study
This study explores the outcome of cataract surgery in patients with uveitis. How is visual acuity impacted? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Optometry Meeting Spotlights Ocular Surface Disease
The role of the retina in neurological diseases and new concepts in ocular surface disease will headline special symposia at the American Academy of Optometry’s annual conference. Medscape Medical News
An Adult With Unilateral Mydriasis
A 34-year-old man was noted to have mydriasis of the right eye. What is the most likely diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA: Blindness Risk From Compounded Vancomycin Eye Injections
The FDA is warning against intraocular injections of vancomycin either alone or in combination with other drugs, in light of a new case of hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis. News Alerts
Rapid Ascent to High Altitude Alters the Retina
Significant increases in retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness occur after rapid ascent to a high-altitude environment and can lead to other pathological changes, researchers from China report. Reuters Health Information
‘Generic Equivalent’: What Does That Really Mean?
Generic? Authorized generic? Biosimilar? Here is one take on the myriad of drug types now available. Medscape Optometry
Eyedrops for Diabetic Retinopathy Possible in the Future?
Contrary to hypothesis, neurodysfunction preceded microvascular impairment in only a minority of diabetic-retinopathy patients, but in that subgroup, neuroprotective eyedrops arrested disease progression. Medscape Medical News
Low LDL Target, No Clinical Gain in Non-CAD Diabetes: EMPATHY
Statins aimed at reducing LDL-C to less than 70 mg/dL didn’t cut cardiovascular events, but an intriguing post hoc finding suggests there may yet be benefit, in this trial of patients with diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Bariatric Surgery May Reduce Retinopathy Risk, Progression
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass reduced diabetic retinopathy risk regardless of postsurgery diabetes status in a two-phase trial; a second study confirms obesity-related microvascular changes are reversible. Medscape Medical News