The responsibility of making a referral depends on a number of variables. But at the very least, the medical record on the issue should avoid ambiguity. Cooperative of American Physicians
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High Dose of Sildenafil Tied to Long-term Retinal Damage
Persistent red-tinted vision and cone photoreceptor damage were reported in a patient who had taken a large dose of the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil. Medscape Medical News
A Secret to 5-Star Ratings: Prescribe Antibiotics
A new study confirms what many clinicians suspected: Patients reward and punish them for how they treat respiratory infections, reports Dr Perry Wilson. Medscape
In-Clinic Hurdles for AI-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection
High numbers of false positives and poor image quality were found when an artificial intelligence system for diabetic retinopathy detection was tested in a primary care setting. Medscape Medical News
Statins, Fibrates Lower Diabetic Retinopathy Risks in Diabetes
Patients with type 2 diabetes given statin or fibrate lipid-lowering therapy have both a reduced risk of developing diabetic retinopathy and being treated for the condition, Japanese claims data show. Medscape Medical News
Developments in Benign Essential Blepharospasm Treatment
Get up-to-date on the latest advancements in the treatment options for benign essential blepharospasm. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Don’t Raise Diabetic-Retinopathy Risk
Contrary to previous reports, glucagon-like receptor-1 agonists (GLP-1 RAs) do not appear to increase patients’ risk of diabetic retinopathy, according to findings from the U.K. Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD). Reuters Health Information
When Dismissing a Patient, Avoid a ‘Bad Breakup’
Breaking up is always hard to do–particularly when it’s with a difficult patient. Take these steps to ensure a smooth transition. Medscape Optometry
EU Panel Recommends Luxturna for Inherited Retinal Dystrophy
The EMA’s CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for voretigene neparvovec for inherited retinal dystrophy caused by RPE65 gene mutations in adults and children. International Approvals
FDA Clears New Form of Latanoprost (Xelpros) for Glaucoma
Xelpros is the first and only form of latanoprost that is not formulated with benzalkonium chloride, a preservative commonly used in topical ocular preparations. FDA Approvals
(S)pot Check on Alternative Treatments for Glaucoma
Does marijuana, gingko biloba, or bilberry effectively manage symptoms of glaucoma? Medscape Ophthalmology
Ocular Allergy as a Risk Factor for Dry Eye
Ocular allergy and dry eye are different conditions, yet there are complex interactions between them. Find out what there is to know. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Famous Names in Medicine
We’ve all heard of them–Johns Hopkins, Henry Gray, Walter Reed–but who were they, and why do their names have a place in the history of medicine? Medscape
Anti-VEGF Effective in Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema
A recent analysis associated three different anti-VEGF agents with meaningful vision gains through 2 years of follow-up. Medscape Ophthalmology
Anti-VEGF vs PRP for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Five-year data from DRCR.net Protocol S provides needed comparative data on the efficacy, safety, and burden of these treatments. Medscape Ophthalmology
NIH Vision Researcher Among Seven to Receive Top Global Award
T. Michael Redmond and six others were honored for developing gene therapy for the blinding disorder Leber congenital amaurosis. It is the only pharmacologic treatment for an inherited retinal disease. Medscape Medical News
Alcon Pulls CyPass Glaucoma Micro-Stent Off the Global Market
The company cites 5-year safety data that show statistically significant endothelial cell loss in patients who received the CyPass stent at the time of glaucoma surgery. News Alerts
Keep an ‘Eye’ on Curcumin for Ocular Neuroprotection
A new topical delivery system allows curcumin, the main active ingredient of turmeric, to be used for ocular neuroprotection. Medscape Optometry
Keep an ‘Eye’ on Curcumin for Ocular Neuroprotection
A new topical delivery system allows curcumin, the main active ingredient of turmeric, to be used for ocular neuroprotection. Medscape Optometry
AI Speeds Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis Without Specialist
The first-of-its-kind solution, fast-tracked by the FDA, can be used to detect the disease in primary care and retail clinics without requiring a physician, shows a prospective study. Medscape Medical News