With femtosecond-LASIK now in routine use for refractive surgery, this technology is poised to become the new standard of care for cataract removal — or will the price be too high? Medscape Medical News
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FDA Panel Votes No to Single Bottle of Drops for Both Eyes
A US Food and Drug Administration panel has recommended against labeling that would make it appropriate to use 1 bottle of drops for 2 eyes postoperatively. Medscape Medical News
Extend-and-Treat Bevacizumab Regimen Ups Vision in Wet AMD
Patients with wet age-related macular degeneration who received bevacizumab on an extend-and-treat regimen had significantly improved vision, as well as fewer office visits, tests, and injections. Medscape Medical News
Postcataract Surgery Endophthalmitis Rates Declining in U.S.
Postcataract surgery endophthalmitis rates in the U.S. declined slightly between 2003 and 2004, but there is still room for improvement. Reuters Health Information
CXL Using UVA Light and Riboflavin for Keratoconus
Does corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) help to treat progressive keratoconus? This new study describes the procedure and discusses the results. Expert Review of Ophthalmology
New Easy-to-Use Device Enhances Ocular Drug Delivery
A device that employs an electric field enhances the delivery of dexamethasone to the anterior chamber of the eye. Medscape Medical News
World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) 2012
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab Outcomes at 2 Years: Are They Holding Up?
The 2-year follow-up results are in for intravitreal ranibizumab in the treatment of diabetic macular edema. Medscape Ophthalmology
Femtosecond Laser Increases Astigmatic Keratotomy Accuracy
Femtosecond laser makes astigmatic keratotomy more accurate and offers surgeons greater flexibility. Medscape Medical News
Intraocular Ranibizumab No Quick Fix for Macular Edema
Up to two years of intraocular ranibizumab injections (Lucentis, Genetech) are safe in patients with retinal vein occlusion, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Getting Better Informed Consent Before Surgery
Is one method of preparing patients for informed consent for cataract surgery better than another? Medscape Ophthalmology
Intraoperative and Postoperative Complications of LASIK
LASIK is one of the most widely performed ophthalmic procedures. Technologic advances have made it safer, but complications do occur. How is it best to manage them, and can they be avoided? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Ocular Worries With Candidemia?
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At what point should you consult with an ophthalmologist when a patient has candidemia? Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, describes a recent study that sheds light on this …
Choose Glaucoma Treatment Based on Risk of Poor Adherence
A new study has found that laser trabeculoplasty and prostaglandin analogs are cost-effective options in managing glaucoma, but trabeculoplasty may be better in patients at risk for poor adherence. Medscape Medical News
A New Tool in the MS Clinic?
Medscape sits down with Jack N. Ratchford, MD, to discuss potential applications of optical coherence tomography in multiple sclerosis. Medscape Neurology
Patients With Keratoconus Benefit From Off-Label Procedure
Patients with keratoconus appear to benefit from corneal crosslinking, a procedure used in other countries but not yet been approved by the FDA. Medscape Medical News
Hemoglobin A1c, BP With Eye Exam for Diabetic Retinopathy
The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research study continues to yield important information about diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and associated conditions. More studies are planned. Medscape Medical News
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 50th Anniversary Scientific Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology
Guidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe Harbors
New guidelines aid femtosecond laser users in Medicare billing compliance. Medscape Medical News
EMR: Efficiency Mauled Repeatedly
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Dr. John Marshall says that his efficiency as a clinician is undermined as he spends more and more time entering data into the EMR with less and less administrat…