Can you identify the nodule on this child’s eyelid? Medscape Ophthalmology
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Tearing Related to Docetaxel-Based Chemotherapy
Tearing occurs in the majority of patients who receive adjuvant docetaxel-based chemotherapy regimens, but it is not caused by lacrimal duct obstruction. Medscape Medical News
Mutations Identified in High-Grade Myopia
Mutations implicate altered copper metabolism in high-grade myopia. Medscape Medical News
Rapid-Fire Advances in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
At X-rounds, speakers have only 3 minutes to present their ideas on how to improve cataract and refractive surgery, before the buzzer sounds. Medscape Ophthalmology
Rapid-Fire Advances in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
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At X-rounds, speakers have only 3 minutes to present their ideas on how to improve cataract and refractive surgery, before the buzzer sounds.
Myopia Risk Lowered When Children Play Outdoors
Mom was right when she told you to go outside and play instead of sitting around the house, according to results from 2 studies of myopia progression and eye growth patterns. Medscape Medical News
Antioxidants, Omega-3 Fail to Halt Macular Degeneration
Results of the AREDS trial are in and they show that supplements do not reduce age-related macular degeneration. However, important strategies to improve patient safety emerged. Medscape Medical News
Innovations and Innovators in Ophthalmology
Dr. Roger Steinert highlights some of the latest innovations in the field, as presented during ASCRS. Medscape Ophthalmology
UK National Retinopathy Screening Program Working Well
Annual screening for diabetic retinopathy, which was implemented in 2008 in the United Kingdom, is effective, researchers report, but low-risk patients could probably be screened less often. Medscape Medical News
Innovations and Innovators in Ophthalmology
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Dr. Roger Steinert highlights some of the latest innovations in the field, as presented during ASCRS.
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2013 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ARVO 2013. Medscape Ophthalmology
Follow-up of VEGF Inhibitor Therapy for Neovascular AMD
How well does anti-VEGF therapy work in the long-term treatment of neovascular AMD? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
How Patients Make Medical Decisions
Guest lecturers reveal the science behind decision-making by patients and how this can benefit practice. Medscape Ophthalmology
Topol: Why I Wanted to Be Medscape’s Editor-in-Chief
Eric J. Topol, MD, discusses his new editorial role at Medscape. Medscape Internal Medicine
How Patients Make Medical Decisions
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Guest lecturers reveal the science behind decision-making by patients and how this can benefit practice.
In Amblyopia, Video Game Helps Retrain the Brain in Adults
New reassurance for adults with amblyopia: With the right stimuli and the help of a video game, the brain can learn the vision lessons the eyes never taught it, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future
Dr. Roger Steinert reports on the first day of the ASCRS 2013 meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA Panel Nixes Melblez Kit for Ocular Melanoma Metastases
High toxicity and risk for early death outweigh potential survival benefits, say Oncologic Drug Advisory Committee members. Medscape Medical News
Honoring the Past and Looking to the Future
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Dr. Roger Steinert reports on the first day of the ASCRS 2013 meeting.
Microstents, Cataract Surgery Showing Promise in Glaucoma
The combination of microinvasive glaucoma and cataract surgery may be beneficial for open-angle glaucoma patients. Medscape Medical News