Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation could improve early functional abnormalities of the central retina in patients with early age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
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FDA Panel Favors First Retinal Prosthesis System for RP
The US Food and Drug Administration’s Ophthalmic Devices Panel voted unanimously in favor of benefits vs risks for first retinal prosthesis system. Medscape Medical News
Can the Riddle of the Negative Dysphotopsia Be Solved?
Patients are vexed, and surgeons perplexed, with the appearance of a crescent-shaped visual oddity after cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery Reduces Intraocular Pressure
Intraocular pressure falls after cataract surgery, but cataract surgery is not the answer for uncontrolled glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
DALK in Patients With HSV Related Corneal Scarring
How safe and effective is DALK in the treatment of corneal scarring secondary to herpes simplex virus keratitis? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Retinopathy Provides Window Into Chronic Kidney Disease
A strong association between retinopathy and chronic kidney disease suggests a noninvasive eye examination could play a role in the diagnosis of renal dysfunction. Medscape Medical News
Cloned EHR Notes Jeopardize Medicare Payment
Medicare contractors say they will recoup payment if they discover physicians are electronically recycling chart notes with no regard for accuracy. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept Improves Visual Acuity in Patients With CRVO
Patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) achieved a significant improvement in visual acuity who aflibercept in 2 phase 3 clinical trials. Medscape Medical News
How Much Should Doctors REALLY Make?
Some doctors feel that politicians and consumers resent that docs make ‘too much money’ and that some people want doctors to earn less. Realistically speaking, how much should doctors be earning? Medscape Business of Medicine
Neuroprotection for Low-Tension Glaucoma?
The results are clear, even if the underlying mechanisms are not. Medscape Ophthalmology
Myopia May Protect Against Diabetic Retinopathy
Axial elongation may explain the possible protection from diabetic retinopathy observed in some studies of those with myopia. Medscape Medical News
FDA Approves Eylea for Macular Edema Following CRVO
The FDA decision expands the indication of the angiogenesis inhibitor, which is already approved for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. FDA Approvals
An Added Benefit of Cataract Surgery: Fewer Hip Fractures
A new study finds a lower risk for hip fracture in patients who undergo cataract surgery vs those who do not. Dr. Roger Steinert discusses the findings and what they mean for your patients. Medscape Ophthalmology
An Added Benefit of Cataract Surgery: Fewer Hip Fractures
Femtosecond Laser-Enabled Keratoplasty vs PKP in Keratoconus
Which penetrating keratoplasty technique is considered optimal in patients with keratoconus? This new study compares FLEK and a mechanical PKP procedure. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Celiac Disease a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy
Longstanding celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information
Ocriplasmin: A Promising Option for Vitreomacular Adhesions
Dr. Julia Haller from Wills Eye Institute comments on ocriplasmin’s potential to become the first pharmacologic option to treat symptomatic vitreomacular adhesions, and how it could affect practice. Medscape Ophthalmology
Medicare Sequestration Will Cost Clinicians $4.9 Billion
The 2% cut also will hit hospitals to the tune of $5.6 billion next year and reduce spending for the National Institutes of Health by $2.5 billion, which the Obama administration says will hurt research. Medscape Medical News
Are the New Sjögren Syndrome Criteria Necessary?
Do the new classification criteria for Sjögren syndrome offer a clear advantage over existing recommendations? Medscape Rheumatology
Making Soft Contact Lens Use Safer
Most of the risk factors for keratitis are easily modifiable. Medscape Ophthalmology