Adults with the lowest levels of circulating vitamin D levels had the highest risk for age-related macular degeneration, particularly late-stage, compared with those with the highest levels. Medscape Medical News
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Modifiable Risk Factors for AMD: The Role of Statins
If cardiovascular disease and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) share some pathophysiologic mechanisms, would interventions that reduce cardiovascular disease help reduce the progression of AMD? Medscape Ophthalmology
Modifiable Risk Factors for AMD
If cardiovascular disease and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) share some pathophysiologic mechanisms, would interventions that reduce cardiovascular disease help reduce the progression of AMD? Medscape Ophthalmology
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Increases Risk of Cataracts
The risk of cataracts increases after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), suggesting the need for eye protection in patients undergoing these procedures, researchers from Taiwan report. Reuters Health Information
Corneal Graft Success Over 30 Years
Dr Christopher Rapuano reviews surprising and questionable corneal graft survival rates between two surgical techniques. Medscape Ophthalmology
Interplay Between Glycemic Control, Lipids and Diabetic Eye Disease
New data from the VA Diabetes Trial (VADT) reveal some “interesting interactions” between intensive glucose control and lipids in relationship to progression of diabetic retinopathy, researchers say.
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Innovations and Adaptations in Trabeculectomy
This new review gives us an overview of the latest updates in trabeculectomy, and discusses its current role in the management of glaucoma. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Dexamethasone Implant Helps Some With Diabetic Macular Edema
An intravitreal dexamethasone implant (Ozurdex, Allergan) can prompt improvement in patients with diabetic macular edema refractory to multiple anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections, according to Korean researchers. Reuters H…
Dexamethasone Implant in DME in Real-Life Situations
Are intravitreal dexamethasone implants a safe and effective treatment option for diabetic macular edema? New data from real-life experience sheds some light. Eye
Delayed Visual Improvements in AMD Continue With Ranibizumab Treatment
Visual improvements in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treated with ranibizumab continue after macular edema resolves, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery: The Next Steps?
While many surgeons continue to hold back, others are moving forward and making femtosecond lasers a part of their standard approach to cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
What’s Your Favorite Physician-Authored Novel?
The literary world is full of examples of doctors who detoured to a career in writing. Tell us which MD-authored novel is your favorite. Medscape Business of Medicine
Teleophthalmology May Expand Coverage in Emergency Eye Care
Use of teleophthalmology could help close the coverage gap in emergency eye care, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Nuclear Cataract Progression Mostly Driven by Environment
Just more than a third of the progression of nuclear cataract is a result of genetics; environmental factors make up the other two thirds of variability in progression. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Thickness Changes and Hydroxychloroquine-related Retinopathy
Changes in the inner and outer retinal layer do not reliably signal the development of retinopathy in patients taking hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), according to a retrospective study. Reuters Health Information
Real-World Results With Bevacizumab for DME Doesn’t Match Trial Results
In the real world, intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) for diabetic macular edema (DME) doesn’t work as well as it does in clinical trials, according to new research. Reuters Health Information
Diabetic Retinopathy Common in Hospitalized Diabetics
Close to half of hospitalized diabetics have diabetic retinopathy and the condition has not been previously diagnosed in about a quarter, according to a small study from Pennsylvania. Reuters Health Information
Cataract Surgery After Refractive Surgery
What do cataract surgeons need to know to obtain optimal visual outcomes in patients with a history of prior refractive surgery? International Ophthalmology Clinics
A Low P Value May Not Be Important After All
The measure is poorly understood and meaningless without accompanying measures that tell effect size or degree of certainty, the author said, adding that change will take new training. Medscape Medical News
Number of Elderly at Risk for Major Drug-Drug Event Doubles
Two-thirds of elderly are taking five or more prescription/nonprescription medications, a new study showed. Experts calls for better monitoring systems, more patient input in drug lists. Medscape Medical News