The fixed-dose combination — the first without a beta blocker — is showing promise in reducing intraocular pressure. Medscape Medical News
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Macular Pigment Density Increased by Dietary Supplements
German researchers found that a daily capsule increased the optical density of macular pigment in a sample group of patients with dry AMD, but the benefits of the treatment are still unclear. Medscape Medical News
Artifact Awareness: Optic Disc Imaging in Glaucoma
Do artifacts influence interpretation of optic disc imaging in glaucoma practice? Medscape Optometry
Trabeculectomy: Implantable Collagen Matrix vs Mitomycin C
Should the implantable collagen matrix become the gold standard for trabeculectomy? Medscape Ophthalmology
Microbial Adhesion to Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
How do microbes adhere to the surface of contact lenses, and what types of problems can ultimately present in patients when this occurs?
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Compounding Pharmacy Crackdown Continues With Avastin Recall
The drug, used on an off-label basis to treat macular degeneration, has cropped up before in contamination cases that have left patients blind. News Alerts
An Infant With Redness and Swelling Near the Eye
What condition do you suspect is present in this 6-month-old boy with erythema, tenderness, and swelling below the corner of his eye with mucopurulent discharge? Medscape Ophthalmology
AMD-Risk Genes: Global Collaborative Finds 7 New Sites
The number of genetic loci associated with susceptibility for age-related macular degeneration rises by 7, thanks to collaboration among international researchers. Medscape Medical News
Antioxidant Supplements Don’t Affect Intraocular Pressure
An analysis of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) is the first to show that high-dose supplements have no benefit for intraocular pressure. Medscape Medical News
Generic Medications in Ophthalmology
How does the safety and efficacy of generic ophthalmic drugs compare to their branded counterparts? This new article gives an in-depth overview. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Femtolaser-Assisted ‘Pauci-Phaco’ Cataract Emulsification
This technique achieves a tighter laser grid pattern on the total dissipated phaco energy and reduces effective phaco time. Medscape Ophthalmology
OCT and Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging in Uveitis
Are OCT and fundus autofluorescence imaging effective methods for diagnosing and managing uveitis? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Vision Loss Linked to Depression
People who perceive a loss in visual functioning may be at greater risk of depression than other adults, but visual acuity itself is not associated with depression after controlling for other factors. Medscape Medical News
Hottest — and Coolest — Trends That Will Change Your Practice
Many new developments and inventions are making inroads in changing the way doctors interact with patients. Some are already here, and others are growing fast. Medscape Business of Medicine
Dry Eye Hinders Glaucoma Patients on Drops
Black glaucoma patients taking topical drops are more likely than white patients to suffer reduced quality of life from dry eye, researchers report. Medscape Medical News
The Role of Presbyopia-correcting IOLs After LASIK
How well do presbyopia-correcting IOLs in the post-LASIK eye work in patients? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Sequester Will Reduce Medicare Checks Mailed to Patients
When ‘nonparticipating’ physicians in Medicare do not take assignment on a claim, the program reimburses the patient directly for 80% of the allowable. The sequester will shrink that check by 2%. Medscape Medical News
Venter and Topol on the True Revolution in Medicine
Drs. Eric Topol and J. Craig Venter explain why the true revolution in medicine is just beginning. Medscape One-on-One
Venter and Topol on the True Revolution in Medicine
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Drs. Eric Topol and J. Craig Venter explain why the true revolution in medicine is just beginning.
Sequester Will Cut Medicare EHR Bonuses
The 2% cut applies not only to Medicare reimbursement to physicians, but also incentive payments for EHR meaningful use. Medscape Medical News