Dr. Monte Mills takes a quick tour of the most interesting topics from this year’s American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meeting in San Antonio. CHOP Expert Commentary
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Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs: An Ongoing Debate
With even the Supreme Court weighing in on generic vs brand-name drugs, Dr. Roger Steinert offers his opinion on this ongoing debate and what it means for practicing ophthalmologists. Medscape Ophthalmology
Generic vs Brand-Name Drugs: An Ongoing Debate
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With even the Supreme Court weighing in on generic vs brand-name drugs, Dr. Roger Steinert offers his opinion on this ongoing debate and what it means for practi…
What You Might Have Missed From AAPOS
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Dr. Monte Mills takes a quick tour of the most interesting topics from this year’s American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meetin…
Bevacizumab Beats Laser Therapy in Macular Edema Trial
A small randomized controlled trial of bevacizumab showed it to be more effective than laser therapy for diabetic macular edema after 2 years of treatment. Medscape Medical News
Eye Tremors May Be Early Indicator of Parkinson’s
Researchers say ocular tremors are pervasive in Parkinson’s disease, and oculomotor testing may provide an early physiologic biomarker for diagnosing the disease. Medscape Medical News
Cefazolin as Endophthalmitis Prophylaxis in Cataract Surgery
How common is it for patients to develop endophthalmitis after cataract surgery, and what medications are most effective for treating it? BMC Ophthalmology
When Lightning Strikes: Turning Ideas Into Medical Devices
The CEOs of leading medical companies give valuable advice to potential physician-inventors. Medscape Ophthalmology
Children With Duct Obstruction at Risk for Amblyopia
Children with nasolacrimal duct obstruction have a higher incidence of amblyopia. Medscape Medical News
Verteporfin Adds Little to Ranibizumab for AMD
Verteporfin photodynamic therapy plus ranibizumab injections is no better than ranibizumab alone for treating subfoveal choroidal neovascularization secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Reuters Health Information
Increased Complications of DSEK After Tube Shunts
The unique challenges of Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in patients with previous glaucoma drainage device insertion are highlighted by this case series. Medscape Ophthalmology
Fluoroquinolones Linked to Retinal Detachments
A large retrospective study has shown that ophthalmology patients were 4.5 times more likely to have retinal detachment if they used fluoroquinolones. Medscape Medical News
Controlling Risk Factors May Reduce Risk for Cataracts
New research suggests that controlling risk factors such as hypertension, uncontrolled diabetes, and smoking may reduce the risk of developing, or slow the growth of, lens opacities. Medscape Medical News
Bisphosphonates May Increase Risk for Uveitis and Scleritis
Patients using oral bisphosphonates for the first time may be at increased risk of developing scleritis and uveitis. Medscape Medical News
The Effect of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections on IOP
Do intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents cause a sustained rise in intraocular pressure? Medscape Ophthalmology
After Age 50, AMD Prevalence Quadruples With Each Decade
The prevalence of age-related macular degeneration increases exponentially with every decade of age past 50 years, and standardized classification may increase detection. Medscape Medical News
An 8-Year-Old Boy With Pain and Double Vision
An 8-year-old boy presents with progressive pain in his right eye and double vision. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
MIGS: A Promising Option in Glaucoma Management
Considerable interest surrounds microincision glaucoma surgery (MIGS), with its less invasive approach. Dr. Roger Steinert explores the surgical techniques and comments on their impact on practice. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists Scarce in Both Poor and Rich Countries
There is a current shortfall, as well as an anticipated shortfall, in the number of ophthalmologists in both developing and high-income countries. Medscape Medical News
MIGS: A Promising Option in Glaucoma Management
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Considerable interest surrounds microincision glaucoma surgery (MIGS), with its less invasive approach. Dr. Roger Steinert explores the surgical techniques and c…