Even well-educated patients do better with simpler informed-consent practices. Medscape Medical News
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Self-Epilation and Absorbable Sutures Advocated for Trichiasis
Mild trichiasis can be treated with self-epilation when surgery is not available, and absorbable sutures offer advantages, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Twice-a-Year Glaucoma Testing Helps Track Progression
Compared with once-yearly visual examinations, a twice-a-year approach improves detection of disease progression. Medscape Medical News
Therapies for Myopic Kids Do Not Work or Have Adverse Effects
A Cochrane Collaboration review notes that new approaches offer promise, but have not yet been studied in randomized clinical trials. Medscape Medical News
GOP Bill Calls for 2-Year Medicare ‘Doc Fix’ With 1% Raise
This solution to the Medicare reimbursement crisis is part of a bigger bill that could produce another stalemate between congressional Democrats and Republicans. Medscape Medical News
Top 10 for 2011: Most-Read Ophthalmology Articles
Don’t miss our top 10 most-read articles by ophthalmologists this year. Medscape Ophthalmology
Class 1 Recall for CooperVision Contact Lenses
The residue of silicone oil may cause pain, redness, burning, blurry vision, and eye injuries. News Alerts
TearLab Gets FDA Nod for Wider Use of Eye Test
TearLab Corp said U.S. health regulators granted a waiver that allowed for the wider use of its device to diagnose dry eye. Reuters Health Information
CE Mark Approval Secured for Victus Femtosecond Laser
CE Mark approval was obtained by Bausch and Lomb and Technolas Perfect Vision for the Victus femtosecond laser platform. International Approvals
Congress Mulling 2-Year Medicare ‘Doc Fix’ With No Raise
‘If we have to be there on Christmas Day, we’ll get a doc fix done,’ says Rep. Phil Roe, MD (R-TN), vice chair of the GOP Doctors Caucus. Medscape Medical News
Preserving Vision in Patients With Diabetes
The rising prevalence of diabetes will contribute to huge numbers of patients with diabetic retinopathy. Find out how best to preserve vision in these patients. CDC Expert Commentary
Preserving Vision in Patients With Diabetes
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The rising prevalence of diabetes will contribute to huge numbers of patients with diabetic retinopathy. Find out how best to preserve vision in these patients.
Smokers More Likely to Face Surgery With Thyroid Eye Disease
Strabismus surgery to correct diplopia is less common among nonsmokers. Medscape Medical News
Looking Over Your Shoulder in Healthcare: Documentation
All of the electronic tools in the world won’t help us escape the perils of poor documentation if we don’t understand the rules and what “they” are looking for. Medscape Nurses
Retinal Detachment in Patients With BRVO and Macular Edema
How is visual function changed in patients with retinal diseases such as branch retinal vein occlusion? BMC Ophthalmology
Childhood Strabismus Strongly Predicted by Refractive Error
Researchers have established a strong severity-dependent link between refractive error and strabismus, and confirmed the role of other risk factors, such as prematurity and smoking during pregnancy. Medscape Medical News
Upper Eyelid Surgery Improves Vision and Quality of Life
Upper eyelid ptosis and blepharoplasty surgery significantly improve vision and quality of life, researchers report online October 22 in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
How to Discover and Achieve Your Life Goals
Many doctors know there’s something missing from their lives; or they have a nagging feeling that they’re not achieving a goal that would bring satisfaction. Here’s how to solve that problem. Medscape Business of Medicine
Europe Holds First-Ever Workshop on Ophthalmic Drugs
Participants from private, public, and government sectors discuss the future of ophthalmic drug development. Medscape Medical News
Calling Doctor Nurse!
Physicians discuss whether nurses and physician assistants should be addressed as “doctor” by patients. Medscape Family Medicine