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Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, describes a case of facial cellulitis that would not get better and the observation that finally solved the mystery.
Author: Medscape
UK OK’s Embryonic Stem Cell Trial for Eye Disease
British drug regulators have granted approval to Advanced Cell Technology to conduct the first trial in Europe of human embryonic stem cells, testing the cells in people with a progressive form of blindness, the firm said on Thursday. Reuters Health …
Canaloplasty an Option in Open-Angle Glaucoma
Canaloplasty works just as well as trabeculectomy in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma, according to a comparative case series in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Social Media Primer for Healthcare Professionals
Popular social media sites can benefit healthcare professionals, if used appropriately. Find out how. Medscape Public Health
Proton Irradiation for Choroidal Melanomas Near Optic Nerve
For patients with melanoma near the optic nerve, proton beam radiotherapy offers benefits in terms of eye conservation and low recurrence, but with a tradeoff in visual acuity, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
EHR Voice Recognition: An End to the ‘No Eye Contact’ Problem?
Physicians often complain that when using an EHR, they’re so busy typing that it’s hard to make good eye contact with patients. New voice recognition software holds promise, but is it there yet? Medscape Business of Medicine
Orphan Drug Status for Corneal Cross-Linking in Keratoconus
Corneal cross-linking is the first medical therapy available in the US to slow disease progress. Medscape Medical News
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