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Drs. L. Jay Katz, Ronald Gross, and Brian Francis discuss the evolving medical and surgical approaches to lowering IOP in patients with glaucoma.
Author: Medscape
Drastic Doc Fix Proposed by Federal Debt Commission
Solutions include enacting a cap on noneconomic damages in malpractice cases, requiring Medicare and Medicaid patients to pay more out of pocket, and demanding rebates from pharmaceutical companies. Medscape Medical News
New Drug Review 2010
Newly approved drugs treat schizophrenia, diabetes, psoriasis, RA, AF, and conjunctivitis. U.S. Pharmacist
Rework but Do Not Repeal Healthcare Reform
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Flawed as the Affordable Care Act may be, it provides important healthcare be…
HCR Post Election: The Real Dialog Begins
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Will Republican gains in Congress mean the repeal of healthcare reform? Or wi…
How Will a Divided Congress Impact Healthcare Reform?
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Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses what effects a GOP majority in the House of R…
Glaucoma Patients Commonly Have Other Serious Medical Problems
Patients in Taiwan who have open-angle glaucoma (OAG) commonly have other serious medical problems, researchers report in the November issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Vitamin E, C Use May Not Affect Risk for Age-Related Cataract in Men
In the Physicians’ Health Study II, long-term, regular use of vitamins E and C had no apparent effect on the risk for age-related cataract in men. Medscape Medical News
Laser Surgery Doesn’t Prevent Glaucoma in Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
A laser surgery treatment for the rare pigment dispersion syndrome doesn’t slow or prevent the conversion to pigmentary glaucoma, according to new study results. Reuters Health Information
Deciphering Proteins and Their Functions in the Regenerating Retina
An overview of proteins that play a crucial role in axon regeneration of retinal ganglion cells under experimental conditions, which may pave the way to restoring axonal tissue after injury. Expert Review of Proteomics
Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis and Atopic Dermatitis
Severe atopic keratoconjunctivitis can cause blindness if it’s not diagnosed and treated in time. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Simulation-Based Learning About Medication Management Difficulties of Low-Vision Patients
What is it like to take medicine when you have low vision? American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
A 53-Year-Old Woman With Headache, Ocular Pain, and Meningeal Enhancement on MRI
A 53-year-old woman presents with headache, right eye pain, and meningeal enhancement on MRI. What is your differential diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Mechanisms of Corneal Allergic Reaction: New Options for Treatment
What are the most current and effective treatments for corneal allergic reactions? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
Retinal Implant Helps Blind People See Shapes
Scientists have developed an eye implant that allowed three blind patients to see shapes and objects within days of treatment and say the device could become routine for some kinds of blindness in five years. Reuters Health Information
Corneal Cross-Linking in Children With Keratoconus Improves Visual Acuity
Corneal collagen cross-linking appears to be safe and effective for children with progressive keratoconus. Medscape Medical News
Pediatric Corneal Graft Failure Related to Procedure Type
In children, about 1 in 7 penetrating corneal grafts fail, mainly because of irreversible rejection, but the underlying condition is also influential, Australian researchers report in an October 7th online paper in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Infor…
Facial Dog Bite Injuries in Children Affect the Eyes More Often Than Previously Reported
Pediatric ophthalmic dog bite injuries often have complications, study finds. Medscape Medical News
New Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy: AAO 2010
In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown ponders the new paradigm of pharmacotherapy for diabetic retinopathy — and what this mean…
New Treatments for Diabetic Retinopathy: AAO 2010
In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown ponders the new paradigm of pharmacotherapy for diabetic retinopathy — and what this means for laser therapy. Medscape Ophthalmology