What is the latest research on retinal detachment surgery, and how are patients generally faring postoperatively? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
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Are Docs Never Not on Call? Physicians Are Talking
Physicians discuss the etiquette for taking or ignoring phone calls from patients and fellow doctors when they’re not on call. Is there a definitive line between on and off duty? Medscape Family Medicine
Topical Antibiotics Up Risk of Endophthalmitis Post-Injection
After intravitreal injections of anti-vascular endothelial growth factors or triamcinolone, topical antibiotics might actually be unhelpful, a new paper suggests. Reuters Health Information
Malpractice Trends: Good News and Bad News
Results from an analysis of more than 10,000 medical malpractice claims show that more than half resulted in litigation, with outcomes varying considerably by specialty. Medscape Medical News
Lights On or Off for Pediatric Red Reflex Exam?
Lights off is best during the red reflex exam in young children. Medscape Medical News
Bill Would Repeal SGR, Phase Out Medicare Fee-for-Service
The proposal would pay for the payment overhaul with savings from the military pullback in Afghanistan and Iraq, making it even more of a long shot in a highly partisan election year. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Microchip Restores Vision in Retinitis Pigmentosa
A subretinal microchip technology appears to restore “useful” vision to patients with retinitis pigmentosa, but long-term studies are still needed. Medscape Medical News
New EHR Requirements Will Deter Use, Say Med Societies
The AMA and 98 other medical societies say CMS should survey physicians about its meaningful-use incentive program before raising the performance bar. Medscape Medical News
New EHR Requirements Will Deter Use, Say Medical Societies
The American Medical Association and 98 other medical societies say CMS should survey physicians about its meaningful use incentive program before raising the performance bar. Medscape Medical News
Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2012 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab Equivalent to Bevacizumab for Treating Wet AMD
Two-year results from the Comparison of Age-related Macular Degeneration Treatments Trials showed that ranibizumab was equivalent to bevacizumab for treating neovascular AMD. Medscape Medical News
Dispelling Myths in Refractive Surgery
Some of the most persistent myths about LASIK are tackled, and the truth should be a relief to practicing refractive surgeons. Medscape Ophthalmology
New Phakic Intraocular Lens Is Effective and Safe
Five-year data indicate that patients implanted with the new phakic lens continue to have excellent visual acuity and stable refraction. Medscape Medical News
Second-Generation Glaucoma Stents Are Effective and Safe
A new study reports impressive results with second-generation glaucoma stents in patients with mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Loteprednol and Prednisolone Equal for Cataract Surgery
Patients receiving loteprednol had a slightly higher incidence of corneal thickening than those receiving prednisolone. Medscape Medical News
Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma Linked to 2 Genetic Variations
Two genetic variations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma involve genes on chromosomes 9 and 8 that may interact with transforming growth factor-beta. Medscape Medical News
For AMD, Off-Label Avastin Cheaper Than On-Label Lucentis
There is no national Medicare payment amount for Avastin when the drug is used to treat wet AMD in the office setting. However, physicians often use it off-label, in part due to lower cost. Medscape Medical News
Tube Shunts Better for Second Surgery in Glaucoma Patients
Failure rate for tube implants is 29.8% compared with 46.9% for trabeculectomy. Medscape Medical News
Caffeine May Relieve Dry Eye Syndrome
Caffeine increases tear volume, particularly in people with certain genetic polymorphisms. Medscape Medical News
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2012 Symposium on Cataract, IOL and Refractive Surgery
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology