A systematic review and meta-analysis find association, but the mechanism isn’t clear, and no randomized clinical trials of supplementation have been conducted as yet. Medscape Medical News
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Added Benefits Seen With Early Initiation of Anti-VEGF Agents for Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr Charles C. Wykoff reviews recent data showing that more timely treatment has a significant upside. Medscape Ophthalmology
ADHD: Do the Eyes Have It?
A new study provides more evidence that elevated ‘background noise’ on pattern electroretinogram may be a neural correlate of ADHD. Medscape Medical News
5 Key Ophthalmology Takeaways: ASCRS 2016
Attendees in New Orleans were greeted with innovative theories and technologies that may change our treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, corneal ectasia, and other ophthalmic conditions. Medscape Ophthalmology
The Case of the Blue/Brown-Eyed Girl
A 2-year-old girl presents with unusual pigmentation in one eye and hearing issues. Can you make the correct diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
South Carolina Bans Remote Exams for Eyeglass Prescriptions
Optometrists’ and ophthalmologists’ associations differ on whether the exams and prescriptions are safe for patients; 10 states now have similar bans. Medscape Medical News
Blindness, Vision Problems Expected to Double by 2050 in US
By 2050, the prevalence of visual impairment in the United States is projected to exceed 8 million, according to a new analysis. Medscape Medical News
Choosing Between Two Doctors: One Physician’s Experience
Dr Andrew Wilner recounts a personal story about two very different experiences in the healthcare system. Medscape Neurology
Corneal Crosslinking: Advancing the Treatment of Keratoconus
Corneal transplantation has been the only curative treatment for progressive keratoconus until now. Drs Rapuano and Feldman discuss a newly approved treatment option that is available. Wills Eye Hospital
Monocular Trial of Glaucoma Eye Drops Could Curb Additional Clinic Visits
If glaucoma eye drops reduce intraocular pressure (IOP) in one eye at various times of day, they are likely to reduce it in the other eye, researchers from Nottingham University in the U.K. report. Reuters Health Information
Crosslinking-Enhanced LASIK Does Not Add Benefit at 6 Months
The addition of corneal crosslinking, recently approved by the FDA, to LASIK surgery does not significantly preserve visual acuity, a prospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
Crosslinking-Enhanced Hyperopic LASIK: No Regression Benefit
The addition of corneal crosslinking, recently approved by the FDA, to LASIK surgery does not significantly preserve visual acuity, a prospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Hypertension Following Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy
Ocular hypertension can be a potential side effect of treatment with anti-VEGF agents. What role does intraocular nitric oxide have in the development of this complication? Journal of Glaucoma
Extended-Range Intraocular Lens Improves Visual Acuity
An extended-range-of-vision intraocular lens improves visual acuity better than a monofocal intraocular lens, and is just as safe, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema: Converting Eyes to Aflibercept
In patients with persistent diabetic macular edema, switching from an older VEGF inhibitor to a newer one may improve outcomes. Conversion to aflibercept may now be another option. Medscape Medical News
Femtosecond Laser Could Help in Challenging Cataract Cases
Femtosecond laser-assisted surgery for cataract patients with shallow anterior chambers benefits both patients and surgeons, a new trial suggests. Medscape Medical News
Learning to Love Electronic Medical Records
Fighting through autofill errors and drop-down menu frustrations, an optometrist keeps an optimistic outlook on the future of electronic medical records. Medscape Optometry
Stents Reduce Need for Open-Angle Glaucoma Meds
A meta-analysis looking at the addition of trabecular stent implantation to phacoemulsification assessed efficacy and safety, and whether two stents are better than one. Medscape Medical News
Specs-Mounted Camera ‘Could Aid Poor Vision’
A tiny camera which can translate text into speech could help improve the lives of people with poor vision, researchers say. WebMD Health News
Researchers Make Progress in Unraveling Uveal Melanoma
Two studies from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine shed light on physiological and genetic factors associated with uveal melanoma (UM). Reuters Health Information