A panel of experts at Hawaiian Eye[TM] 2013 agreed that ophthalmologists must not simply pretend to not see ethical issues in their practices. Medscape Ophthalmology
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Ethical Issues in the Ophthalmology Practice
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A panel of experts at Hawaiian Eye[TM] 2013 agreed that ophthalmologists must not simply pretend to not see ethical issues in their practices.
SGR Repeal Bill Favors Primary Care
The cost of freezing Medicare rates for 10 years has shrunk to $138 billion in light of decreased spending on physician services, says the Congressional Budget Office. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery in Both Eyes May Boost Benefits
Although one-eye cataract surgery improves vision, including the second eye may yield greater rewards, researchers suggest. Reuters Health Information
Comparison of PCO Between a 1-piece and 3-piece MICS IOL
How does a 1-piece IOL compare with a 3-piece IOL, and does it produce fewer capsular folds after surgery? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab Fails to Beat Saline in Avoiding Vitrectomy
Patients with vitreous hemorrhage from proliferative diabetic retinopathy who received intravitreal injections of ranibizumab or saline had about the same rates of vitrectomy by 16 weeks. Medscape Medical News
Intraocular Injections After Retinal Vein Occlusion
A study aims to find out whether a fixed dosing regimen with anti-VEGF therapy can reduce macular edema and improve visual outcomes after CRVO. Medscape Ophthalmology
Femtosecond Lasers: Positive First Impressions
Early adopters discuss how they are using femtosecond lasers for cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA Approves Retinal Photo App for iPhone
Physicians who monitor patients for retinal pathology now have help from a new FDA-approved system: an adapter and an app that can record, store, print, and email fundus photos taken with the iPhone. FDA Approvals
Gene Therapy Restores Vision but Fails to Save Rods, Cones
The photoreceptor layer thins in eyes that are genetically treated for Leber congenital amaurosis 2, despite lasting improvements in vision. Medscape Medical News
Modern Management of Astigmatism
Are there any new and improved methods for managing astigmatism? Read this study to find out about the latest treatment strategies. International Ophthalmology Clinics
Photo of the Month: Ultrasound Eye Emergencies
What is the diagnosis for this 60-year-old man who presents to the ED with an eye emergency? American Academy of Emergency Medicine
Hydrus Microstent: A Promising New Approach
An ex vivo examination seeks to determine whether outflow facility can be increased with a microstent. Medscape Ophthalmology
Intravitreal Bevacizumab Injections for ROP
Are these promising findings sufficient to establish a new standard of treatment? Medscape Ophthalmology
Neuromyelitis Optica: Improving Diagnostic Accuracy
Findings of an epidemiologic study can improve the diagnostic accuracy in patients with neuroinflammatory disease. Medscape Neurology
Neuromyelitis Optica: Improving Diagnostic Accuracy
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Findings of an epidemiologic study can improve the diagnostic accuracy in patients with neuroinflammatory disease.
AMD-Aspirin Link: Latest Hint Not the Last Word
Another study has pointed to a link between aspirin use and AMD, but it did so inconclusively. Meanwhile, there is concern about the potential for fatal consequences as the data analyses continue. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking May Help With Keratoconus
Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) helps control keratoconus progression in all age groups, but it works best in adults under 40, new data suggest. Reuters Health Information
Acute Anterior Uveitis After Intravenous Zoledronate
About one in 100 patients could develop acute anterior uveitis (AAU) in the week after receiving intravenous zoledronate, researchers from New Zealand report. Reuters Health Information
CHMP Gives Thumbs Up on Jetrea, Thumbs Down on Raxone
The European Medicines Agency’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has recommended marketing approval for ocriplasmin and has refused to recommend approval for idebenone. International Approvals