Although convenient, contact lenses can pose serious risks if not used and cared for properly. Dr. Bernard Lepri offers practical advice to reinforce to your contact lens-wearing patients. FDA on Medscape
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SGR Jitters Deter Physicians From New Medicare Pay Models
Most practices would embrace experiments such as ACOs and medical homes if Congress stabilized Medicare pay for the next 5 years, according to an MGMA survey. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery May Be Safer With Antibiotic Injections
Use of intracameral antibiotics at the conclusion of cataract surgery was associated with a significant decrease in endophthalmitis rates. Medscape Medical News
Vitreomacular Interface Diseases
Vitreomacular adhesion-related disorders could potentially cause rapid deterioration of vision and ocular function. This new study examines the pathophysiology of these disorders and how they can be treated. Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Fact-Checking Healthcare in the 2012 Debates
Healthcare costs, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were hot topics at the 3 debates held so far this election season. But was the candidates’ rhetoric exaggerated or misleading? Medscape Internal Medicine
Visual Processing and Learning Disorders
How important is it for clinicians to be aware of and understand the various learning disorders that could develop in children? This article explains. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
FDA Approves Ocriplasmin for Vitreomacular Adhesions
The FDA has approved ocriplasmin intravitreal injection for the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesions. FDA Approvals
Diquafosol vs Sodium Hyaluronate in Dry Eye Patients
In a comparison of ophthalmic solutions, is one considered to be more effective to combat dry eye, which can cause discomfort and vision problems for many patients? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Dry Eye Common After Eyelid Lifts
More than one-quarter of people who’ve had an eyelid lift report symptoms of dry eye such as excessive watering and irritation, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Ophthalmological Services Billing Questioned
For the first time, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Inspector General will scour Medicare claims data looking for questionable billing for ophthalmological services. Medscape Medical News
Comparing Anti-VEGF Agents for Neovascular AMD
How do ranibizumab and bevacizumab compare in the treatment of neovascular AMD? The 2-year follow-up results from CATT are in. Medscape Ophthalmology
Former FDA Chief on Modernizing Drug and Device Approvals
Former FDA Commissioner Andrew C. von Eschenbach talks about bringing the drug and device approval process into the 21st century. Medscape One-on-One
A 20-Year-Old Woman With Nausea, Fever, and Blurred Vision
A 20-year-old woman presents with nausea, fever, headache, and blurred vision. What is your differential diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Diabetic Macular Edema Responds Best to Frequent Ranibizumab
In the Ranibizumab for Edema of the Macula in Diabetes Study, patients treated aggressively with ranibizumab during year 3 had reduced foveal thickness and improved best-corrected visual acuity. Medscape Medical News
High-Dose Antioxidants for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
How well do antioxidants work in the treatment of central serous chorioretinopathy? Should they be prescribed routinely? BMC Ophthalmology
Statins Decrease Glaucoma Risk in Those With Hyperlipidemia
In patients with hyperlipidemia, statin use for 1 year decreased the hazard of developing open-angle glaucoma by 5%; use for 2 years decreased it by 9%. Medscape Medical News
Vision Care Professionals Wary About Flagging Unsafe Drivers
Vision care providers are placed in the delicate position of confirming older patients’ visual skills and advising them when it is unsafe to drive, but fear lawsuits and eroding patient trust. Medscape Medical News
Coffee Tied to Glaucoma Risk in United States
Heavy coffee consumption has been associated with an increased glaucoma risk, especially among women with family history of glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Predictors of Outcome in Fungal Keratitis
Fungal keratitis is a major cause of vision loss, and fungal infections of the cornea are difficult to treat. Are there predictive and prognostic factors in fungal keratitis that may improve care? Eye
Medicare Fraud Round-Ups Organized for ‘Impact’
Indictments and arrests in 7 cities happened all at once to send a message that the Obama administration will not tolerate rip-offs of Medicare. Medscape Medical News