Results of a new study suggest that idiopathic intracranial hypertension appears to be a systemic metabolic condition conferring a sizable increase in cardiovascular risk. Medscape Medical News
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Why Myopia Matters: 5 Things to Know
Half of the world’s population is projected to be myopic by 2050. Here are two facts to know about this common cause of impaired vision, along with three strategies to respond to its rising incidence. Medscape Ophthalmology
ASRS 2019
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASRS 2019 Medscape Ophthalmology
Double-Barreled Biologic for Diabetic Retinopathy Emerging
Trial results for the first biologic to target both the VEGF and Ang-2 pathways designed for less frequent injections than current options will be presented at the upcoming retina conference. Medscape Medical News
A 14-Year-Old Boy With Painful Periorbital Edema
A 14-year-old boy presents with painful periorbital edema and erythema in his right eye. What is the most likely cause? Medscape Ophthalmology
A 50-Year-Old Man With Optic Disc Edema
A 50-year-old man was noted to have optic disc edema and visual field defects in each eye. What is the most likely cause? Medscape Ophthalmology
What’s the Mediterranean Diet’s Value in AMD?
A recent pooled analysis makes a compelling case for this diet’s protective role, but establishing a direct causal role remains elusive. Medscape Ophthalmology
What’s the Mediterranean Diet’s Value in AMD?
A recent pooled analysis makes a compelling case for this diet’s protective role, but establishing a direct causal role remains elusive. Medscape Ophthalmology
Are Modest Gains From Two-Stent Glaucoma Surgery Worth Pursuing?
It may not replace trabeculectomy yet, but there is value associated with this second-generation microinvasive surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
FLUID Study Rethinks Treat-and-Extend in Neovascular AMD
Study results show that some subretinal fluid can be tolerated after anti-VEGF injections without sacrificing visual outcomes. Dr Charles Wykoff explains why it may not be that simple. Medscape Ophthalmology
‘Remarkable’ Findings From Da Qing Diabetes Prevention Trial
Delaying diabetes by 6 years in this study further reinforces "the thesis that the longer the progression to diabetes can be delayed, the fewer the complications," say Chinese researchers. Medscape Medical News
Terrifying Complications in 20 Year Olds With Type 2 Diabetes
"I think we need to recognize that…in these younger kids we probably need even more aggressive management than many adults with type 2 diabetes," says the lead author of the TODAY-2 study. Medscape Medical News
‘Alarming’ Complications in 20-Year-Olds With Type 2 Diabetes
‘I think we need to recognize that…in these younger kids we probably need even more aggressive management than many adults with type 2 diabetes,’ says the lead author of the TODAY-2 study. Medscape Medical News
Making Referrals Work for Physicians and Patients
Sending your patients to specialists is more complex than it once was, but some simple tips can make the process more beneficial for all. Medscape Optometry
Hallucinations May Point to Rare, Non-Psychotic Condition
Charles Bonnet syndrome is relatively rare, but due to the aging population, cases may be increasing. Clinicians need to be able to distinguish its hallucinatory symptoms from those of psychosis. Medscape Medical News
FDA Obtains Permanent Injunction Against US Stem Cell
A US District Court granted a permanent injunction requiring US Stem Cell Clinic to stop marketing adipose-derived stem cell treatments. Medscape Medical News
Brolucizumab as Good as Aflibercept for Neovascular AMD
Brolucizumab is noninferior to aflibercept and requires less-frequent injections for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to results from two phase-3 trials. Reuters Health Information
‘Surgery Is Never Elegant When Women Are in the OR’
Monica Morrow, MD, is one of the leaders in American breast cancer surgery, but her road to the top has had some bumps and bruises. Medscape Medical News
Precision Medicine to Prevent Glaucoma-Related Blindness
How might the principles of precision medicine apply to the prevention and management of glaucoma-related blindness? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
FDA Clears First Zika Blood Test for Routine Use
The ZIKV Detect 2.0 IgM Capture ELISA had previously been authorized only for emergency use under the FDA’s emergency use authorization authority. FDA Approvals