Why do cardiovascular complications often present in patients with serious eye diseases such as diabetic macular edema? This new study explains the connection. BMC Ophthalmology
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An Infant With Esotropia and a Cataract
What condition do you suspect is present in this 2-month-old girl with esotropia and a dense cataract in 1 eye? Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Gevokizumab
The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to gevokizumab for the treatment of noninfectious intermediate uveitis, posterior uveitis, or panuveitis, or chronic noninfectious anterior uveitis. Orphan Drug Approvals
To See or Not to See
Make sure your contact lens-wearing patients are aware of Acanthamoeba, a common but potentially serious eye infection, and how to prevent it. CDC Expert Commentary
Shedding New Light on a Potentially Blinding Eye Infection
Make sure your contact lens-wearing patients are aware of Acanthamoeba, a common but potentially serious eye infection, and how to prevent it. CDC Expert Commentary
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FAQ: Decoding The $716 Billion In Medicare Reductions
The structure and financing of Medicare, the federal health insurance program that serves seniors and the disabled, has become a defining issue in the presidential and congressional campaigns since GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney picked as his r…
How to Explain Medicare Reform to Your Patients
Mitt Romney’s selection of Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) as his running mate on the Republican ticket focuses new light on the congressman’s plan to restructure Medicare — the program that provides health care to 47 million elderly and disabled Americans. …
Penetrating Keratoplasty vs DALK: Comparison of Outcomes
This new study explores the effectiveness of and the differences between DALK and penetrating keratoplasty. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Contact Lens Sensor Appears Safe and Tolerable
New study suggests that a contact lens sensor to assess intraocular pressure during a 24-hour period is safe and tolerable for patients either with glaucoma or suspected of having glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Ocriplasmin Useful for Vitreomacular Adhesions, Macular Holes
Ocriplasmin was significantly more effective at resolving vitreomacular adhesions and closing macular holes than placebo in a recent study, but the majority of patients experienced no benefit. Medscape Medical News
Advanced Technologies Improve Cataract Surgery Outcomes
Can new ophthalmic surgery devices deliver what patients want from cataract surgery: clear vision? Medscape Ophthalmology
Statins Linked With Development of Cataracts
Statin users are more than 50% likelier to develop age-related cataracts than nonusers, according to the results of a new study. And those with type 2 diabetes taking statins were at even greater risk, say the researchers. Heartwire
CATT at 2 Years: The Facts
Confirmation of our clinical observations is welcome for the future of AMD treatment. Medscape Ophthalmology
iStent: A Step Forward in Glaucoma Therapy
Dr. Roger Steinert discusses the iStent, a groundbreaking device approved by the FDA to treat coexistent open-angle glaucoma and cataract, and how it could change your approach to patient care. Medscape Ophthalmology
Can Retinal Screening Be Increased to 2 Years in T2DM?
Is annual screening for diabetic retinopathy really necessary? Diabetes Care
iStent: A Step Forward in Glaucoma Therapy
FDA Approves Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved ranibizumab intravitreal injection for the treatment of diabetic macular edema. FDA Approvals
Cataract Surgery Increases Risk for Late AMD
New research poses a dilemma for choosing optimal timing for treatment. Medscape Medical News
Laser for Cataract and Corneal Procedures Cleared by FDA
A single-platform laser for cataract and corneal procedures has received US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance. Medscape Medical News