In the management of lagophthalmos, platinum chains are associated with fewer complications than gold weights for upper eyelid loading, researchers from UK report. Reuters Health Information
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Virtual Clinics in Glaucoma Care
Do virtual clinics offer the same benefits to glaucoma patients as face-to-face assessments? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Progress in Diabetic Retinopathy in the Spotlight at ASRS
Treatments for diabetic retinopathy with new mechanisms of action will be generating interest at the upcoming American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) Annual Meeting. Medscape Medical News
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2017 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASRS 2017. Medscape Ophthalmology
Bariatric Surgery and Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy
Bariatric surgery does not prevent progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR), according to findings from a new observational study. Reuters Health Information
Managing Dry Eye, Step by Step
Dr Christopher Rapuano sorts through the updated recommendations for dry eye provided in the recently published report of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society International Dry Eye Workshop II.
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Should We WAVE Goodbye to Laser?
This study helps answer a common clinical question as to whether peripheral laser to areas of retinal ischemia improves vision and reduces injection burden in patients with retinal vein occlusion. Medscape Ophthalmology
Space Flight-Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome Raises Concern
Astronauts living on the International Space Station (ISS) experience changes to the visual system that raise concerns about the possibility of vision loss during future manned missions to Mars or other destinations, according to researchers. Reuters…
FDA Warns About Triamcinolone and Moxifloxacin Combo for Eye
The FDA issued a safety alert after serious adverse events were reported in at least 43 patients who received a compounded triamcinolone and moxifloxacin product by intravitreal injection. News Alerts
YAG Laser Vitreolysis May Relieve Symptomatic Floaters
YAG laser vitreolysis reduces vitreous floaters and the symptoms associated with them, according to a report of a small clinical trial. Reuters Health Information
Vancomycin-Associated HORV: ‘Devastating Condition’
Join in as two ophthalmologists have an in-depth discussion about vancomycin-associated hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis, including its diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Medscape Ophthalmology
TFOS DEWS II: New Dry Eye Report Updates Research
The International Dry Eye Workshop II report from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society discusses every facet of the disease and the additional research that is still needed. Medscape Medical News
Tocilizumab With Steroid Taper Superior in GCA
Tocilizumab plus a 26-week prednisone taper was superior to either a short or long course of tapered prednisone treatment plus placebo in patients with giant cell arteritis, a study has found. Medscape Medical News
Testosterone and Estrogen Effects on Dry Eye After Menopause
Could testosterone and/or estrogen play a future role in therapeutic strategies for dry eye? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Questions Surround USC and Its Disgraced Ex-Med School Dean
The university moved to fire renowned ophthalmologist Carmen Puliafito days after a Los Angeles Times investigation revealed that videos showed repeated instances of him using illegal drugs. Medscape Medical News
An Elderly Patient’s Blurry Right Eye Raises Questions
A 77-year-old woman’s symptoms lead to a discovery of chronic optic disc elevation. What is the most likely cause? Medscape Ophthalmology
EMA Backs Verkazia Eyedrops for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Vernal keratoconjunctivitis, also known as spring catarrh, is a rare form of chronic eye allergy seen mostly in young children and teenagers. International Approvals
ClinicalTrials.gov Registration May Be Misleading, Experts Say
Stem cell companies have registered unregulated clinical trials at the government website ClinicalTrials.gov to deceptively recruit paying customers for their treatments, experts charge. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Crosslinking: A Look at Data That Convinced the FDA
Although widely positive, this pivotal study has intriguing differences from the approved treatment. Dr Christopher Rapuano explains. Medscape Ophthalmology
Magnetic Implantable Device Improves Acquired Nystagmus
In a test case, a novel magnetic oculomotor prosthetic reduced acquired nystagmus, UK researchers report. Reuters Health Information