There is a sound rationale why combining netarsudil and latanoprost would work so well. Medscape Ophthalmology
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Candida auris Tied to Vision Loss in Case Report
Infection with Candida auris likely led to panophthalmitis and vision loss in an immunocompromised patient, according to a new case report. Medscape Medical News
Physician Well-being Declining? It’s the System, Stupid
Dr Peter Yellowlees describes how healthcare systems fail physicians, and how we can start to make changes. Medscape Psychiatry
Is Treat-and-Extend Truly Effective for Diabetic Macular Edema?
A 2-year study is the latest to highlight this approach’s benefits, but its design also overlooks an important comparative treatment. Medscape Ophthalmology
Reticular Pseudodrusen a Risk for More Rapid AMD Progression
Patients with reticular pseudodrusen (RPD)-associated age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at increased risk of progression to geographic atrophy, researchers say Reuters Health Information
Ebola Lingers in Survivors and Care Team Precautions Needed
New findings of significant vitreoretinal pathology in Ebola survivors have safety implications for surgical teams that will treat these patients. Medscape Medical News
Complication of Eye Surgery Can Kill in a Minute
This rare complication of vitrectomy is almost always fatal. Some specialists have not heard of it, but they are now learning that reconfirming the location of the infusion cannula can save a life. Medscape Medical News
Protocol V Sheds Light on Managing Mild Diabetic Macular Edema
Until now, data have been relatively scarce on the optimal treatment timing for patients who have diabetic macular edema with good vision. Medscape Ophthalmology
US News Releases Latest Top Hospitals List
Mayo Clinic is still number 1, and for the 4th straight year, MD Anderson CC is tops in cancer, Cleveland Clinic is tops in cardiology, and the Hospital for Special Surgery is number 1 in orthopedics. Medscape Medical News
Eye Injections Cost More Than Payers Think
The expense of each intravitreal injection is higher than the reimbursement rate, and retina specialists worry that one of the most frequently used codes in the specialty is undervalued. Medscape Medical News
A 3-Year-Old Girl Whose Eyes Appear Misaligned
A child whose eyes appear misaligned when she is not looking straight ahead is evaluated in your clinic. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Pupil Expansion Rings Have Advantages in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg on how a recent case series underlines their relative benefits compared with iris hooks. Medscape Ophthalmology
Hearing, Vision Loss Raise Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Multisensory impairment may serve as a potential marker to help identify older adults at increased risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer disease. Medscape Medical News
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension May Double CV Risk
Results of a new study suggest that idiopathic intracranial hypertension appears to be a systemic metabolic condition conferring a sizable increase in cardiovascular risk. Medscape Medical News
Why Myopia Matters: 5 Things to Know
Half of the world’s population is projected to be myopic by 2050. Here are two facts to know about this common cause of impaired vision, along with three strategies to respond to its rising incidence. Medscape Ophthalmology
ASRS 2019
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASRS 2019 Medscape Ophthalmology
Double-Barreled Biologic for Diabetic Retinopathy Emerging
Trial results for the first biologic to target both the VEGF and Ang-2 pathways designed for less frequent injections than current options will be presented at the upcoming retina conference. Medscape Medical News
A 14-Year-Old Boy With Painful Periorbital Edema
A 14-year-old boy presents with painful periorbital edema and erythema in his right eye. What is the most likely cause? Medscape Ophthalmology
A 50-Year-Old Man With Optic Disc Edema
A 50-year-old man was noted to have optic disc edema and visual field defects in each eye. What is the most likely cause? Medscape Ophthalmology
What’s the Mediterranean Diet’s Value in AMD?
A recent pooled analysis makes a compelling case for this diet’s protective role, but establishing a direct causal role remains elusive. Medscape Ophthalmology