Indictments and arrests in 7 cities happened all at once to send a message that the Obama administration will not tolerate rip-offs of Medicare. Medscape Medical News
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Romney, Obama Hammer Each Other on Medicare in Debate
Romney pounded away on $716 billion in Medicare cuts enacted by the ACA, while Obama said his opponent’s premium support plan would leave seniors ‘at the mercy of insurance companies.’ Medscape Medical News
Cosmetic Facial Fillers Linked to Permanent Blindness
Improper treatment of frown and laugh lines can lead to retinal artery occlusion and permanent blindness. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab Offers New Option in Diabetic Macular Edema
Dr. Baruch Kuppermann talks with Medscape about the approval of ranibizumab for diabetic macular edema and anticipates that it will become the mainstay of management for patients with this disease. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab Effectiveness in AMD Measured
Long-term effectiveness of ranibizumab in neovascular AMD can be ascertained by the numbers of patients with a particular level of vision, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Hemorrhages in Children
Although the sample size was small, findings of this study might help in the emergency department evaluation of a child with retinal hemorrhage. Medscape Pediatrics
Lutein, Zeaxanthin Supplementation May Help Early AMD
Lutein and zeaxanthin supplementation could improve early functional abnormalities of the central retina in patients with early age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
FDA Panel Favors First Retinal Prosthesis System for RP
The US Food and Drug Administration’s Ophthalmic Devices Panel voted unanimously in favor of benefits vs risks for first retinal prosthesis system. Medscape Medical News
Can the Riddle of the Negative Dysphotopsia Be Solved?
Patients are vexed, and surgeons perplexed, with the appearance of a crescent-shaped visual oddity after cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery Reduces Intraocular Pressure
Intraocular pressure falls after cataract surgery, but cataract surgery is not the answer for uncontrolled glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
DALK in Patients With HSV Related Corneal Scarring
How safe and effective is DALK in the treatment of corneal scarring secondary to herpes simplex virus keratitis? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Retinopathy Provides Window Into Chronic Kidney Disease
A strong association between retinopathy and chronic kidney disease suggests a noninvasive eye examination could play a role in the diagnosis of renal dysfunction. Medscape Medical News
Cloned EHR Notes Jeopardize Medicare Payment
Medicare contractors say they will recoup payment if they discover physicians are electronically recycling chart notes with no regard for accuracy. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept Improves Visual Acuity in Patients With CRVO
Patients with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) achieved a significant improvement in visual acuity who aflibercept in 2 phase 3 clinical trials. Medscape Medical News
How Much Should Doctors REALLY Make?
Some doctors feel that politicians and consumers resent that docs make ‘too much money’ and that some people want doctors to earn less. Realistically speaking, how much should doctors be earning? Medscape Business of Medicine
Neuroprotection for Low-Tension Glaucoma?
The results are clear, even if the underlying mechanisms are not. Medscape Ophthalmology
Myopia May Protect Against Diabetic Retinopathy
Axial elongation may explain the possible protection from diabetic retinopathy observed in some studies of those with myopia. Medscape Medical News
FDA Approves Eylea for Macular Edema Following CRVO
The FDA decision expands the indication of the angiogenesis inhibitor, which is already approved for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. FDA Approvals
An Added Benefit of Cataract Surgery: Fewer Hip Fractures
A new study finds a lower risk for hip fracture in patients who undergo cataract surgery vs those who do not. Dr. Roger Steinert discusses the findings and what they mean for your patients. Medscape Ophthalmology