Although certain genetic risk alleles are strong predictors for the development of neovascular AMD, they do not affect the response to anti-VEGF drug therapy, researchers report. Medscape Medical News
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Posterior Corneal Astigmatism: Not to Be Ignored!
Dr. William Culbertson explains why ignoring posterior corneal astigmatism may yield incorrect estimation of total corneal astigmatism and less-than-satisfactory surgical results. Medscape Ophthalmology
Open-Angle Glaucoma: Still Unclear Which Treatment Is Best
Current available research does not identify the most effective glaucoma treatment, Medscape Medical News
IPAB Repeal Reintroduced in Senate
Critics say the Independent Payment Advisory Board, charged with curbing runaway growth in Medicare spending, is unaccountable to Congress. Others say it would merely bypass Congressional lobbyists. Medscape Medical News
A Woman With Progressive Double Vision and Proptosis
A 60-year-old woman presents with double vision, tearing, discharge, and bulging of one eye. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Adalimumab for the Treatment of Non-infectious Uveitis
Is adalimumab an effective and safe therapeutic option in the treatment of uveitis, even if patients were non-responsive to previous other anti-TNF therapy? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
FDA Approves Retinal Prosthesis, a ‘Bionic Eye’
The FDA has approved the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, the first ‘bionic eye,’ allowing US implants to begin in people blinded by retinitis pigmentosa. FDA Approvals
Intravitreal Implant for Macular Edema Due to RVO
What is the best way to treat macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion? This study looks at intravitreal injections of dexamethasone, and weighs in on the effectiveness. Eye
State of the Union Addresses Medicare Reform, Gun Control
The president also said he is willing to pare Medicare costs with reforms such as pay-for-performance, but added that he will not make seniors shoulder an unfair burden of deficit reduction. Medscape Medical News
Vision Screening in Toddlers Flags Amblyopia Risks
Children 1 to 3 years of age could be spared from losing vision to amblyopia if their pediatricians routinely screened them, researchers report, but this conflicts with recommendations. Medscape Medical News
Pointers in Refractive Surgery
Dr. Roger Steinert shares advice on refractive surgery for non-refractive specialists. Medscape Ophthalmology
OCT: A Role in Monitoring Multiple Sclerosis?
Thinning of the retinal ganglion cell/inner plexiform layer as measured by OCT could be a way of monitoring disease progression in multiple sclerosis. Medscape Optometry
Pointers in Refractive Surgery
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Dr. Roger Steinert shares advice on refractive surgery for non-refractive specialists.
Microincision Glaucoma Surgery: Practice Makes Perfect
At a mini-symposium on microincision glaucoma surgery at Hawaiian Eye™ 2013, experts shared many tips especially useful for “non-glaucoma specialists.”
Medscape Ophthalmology
Microincision Glaucoma Surgery: Practice Makes Perfect
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At a mini-symposium on microincision glaucoma surgery at Hawaiian Eye(TM) 2013, experts shared many tips especially useful for “non-glaucoma specialists.”
Conjunctival Incisions for Glaucoma Drainage Device Implant
This new study compares 2 incision techniques for the implantation of a glaucoma drainage device. Is there 1 preferred for better IOP control? Journal of Glaucoma
AMD, Macular Edema Risk Linked to C-Reactive Protein Levels
After pooling data from large studies, researchers have identified elevated blood levels of C-reactive protein as an inflammatory biomarker of risk for AMD and diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
In With the New: The Latest in Cataract Surgery
Dr. Roger Steinert reports on some of the latest research and technology that are shaping cataract surgery practice. Medscape Ophthalmology
In With the New: The Latest in Cataract Surgery
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Dr. Roger Steinert reports on some of the latest research and technology that are shaping cataract surgery practice.
Bariatric Surgery Benefits Diabetic Renal, Retinal Disease
Preliminary data suggest that microvascular complications of diabetes, such as renal disease and retinopathy, could be improved by bariatric surgery in the morbidly obese. Medscape Medical News