Corneal cross-linking is the first medical therapy available in the US to slow disease progress. Medscape Medical News
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A Baby With Droopy Eyelids
What condition do you suspect is present in this 16-month-old girl with droopy eyelids and a chin-up head position? Medscape Ophthalmology
Chemo, Radiation Raise Complications in Anophthalmic Sockets
Combined therapy for retinoblastoma aimed at saving a child’s affected eye increases the likelihood of long-term complications if enucleation becomes necessary, according to findings published in the August 18th online issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters…
Precision Laser System Approved for Cataract Surgery in Europe
A new image guidance system automatically detects lens and corneal surfaces for safe and accurate laser delivery. Medscape Medical News
Antibiotics After Intraocular Injection Linked to Resistance
The authors of a randomized controlled study urge “judicious use” to avoid multiple-drug resistance. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmic Antibiotics Meeting Bacterial Resistance
New trial results show that ophthalmic antibiotics are meeting resistance from one of their most frequent targets: Staphylococcus epidermidis. Reuters Health Information
Legal Corner: Why Do Plaintiffs Abandon Claims?
Roundup: Why do plaintiffs abandon claims?; Malpractice reform projects in limbo; A candidate lawyers love to hate; “No” to gun inquiries Medscape Business of Medicine
Poor Glaucoma Medication Adherence Worsens Vision Defects
Glaucoma patients who don’t take their medications regularly are more likely to have worse visual field defects, according to a report online August 18th in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Video Games Improve ‘Lazy Eye’ in Adults, Study Suggests
Adults with amblyopia can achieve substantial improvements in visual acuity by playing video games for 40 hours. Medscape Medical News
How Twitter Has Reshaped Emergency Responses
When the twin towers fell on 9/11, social media such as Twitter were just emerging. Medscape Med Students
Space Missions May Damage Eyes
Astronauts experience bone and muscle loss in the weightlessness of space, and now the first study of returning space travelers’ eyes suggests that prolonged amounts of time in orbit can take a significant toll on vision, although the long-term effects…
Eye Problems From Repackaged Bevacizumab
Some patients treated with repackaged bevacizumab for neovascular age-related macular degeneration have developed eye infections, and some have gone blind, the FDA warned today. Medscape Medical News
FDA Approves Multicolor Pattern Scan Laser for Eye Surgery
A new scan laser photocoagulator allows eye surgeons to choose 1 or more of 3 popular laser colors. Medscape Medical News
Similar Uveitis Outcomes With Local Vs Systemic Steroids
Systemic and local corticosteroid therapies work equally well for preserving and improving sight in patients with the most vision-threatening forms of uveitis, a new randomized trial demonstrates. Reuters Health Information
Shopping in Scrubs: OK or Not? Physicians Are Talking
In this discussion, physicians get heated up over whether it’s OK to wear scrubs outside the hospital. What side are you on? Medscape Family Medicine
‘Doctor, I’m Sure You Didn’t Tell Me About Those Risks!’
It’s often difficult to have an adequate informed consent discussion. Plus, a patient’s recollection of the conversation may differ from yours. Here’s a way to reduce the risk. Medscape Business of Medicine
Four Tiny Tactics That Bring in Big Money
Some ways to bring in more income are difficult or extensive, but a few small overlooked tactics can create a significant bottom-line increase. Medscape Business of Medicine
FDA Extends Target Date for Review of Eye Drug
Ruling on aflibercept for “wet” age-related macular degeneration may be delayed until November. Medscape Medical News
A New Test for the Prediction of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Could this new rapid immunochromatographic test predict the occurrence of Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis? Medscape Dermatology
Silence Is Golden During Eye Injections
If you’re getting a drug injection for macular degeneration or another eye condition, a new study suggests you might want to make sure your doctor doesn’t talk while doing the procedure. Reuters Health Information