Re-esterified omega-3 fatty acid supplements improve signs and symptoms of dry eyes in people with meibomian gland dysfunction, a randomized controlled trial showed. Medscape Medical News
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Symfony Intraocular Lens Haloes Similar to Multifocals
The Symfony intraocular lens provides good intermediate visual acuity, but it may not overcome the halo problems associated with multifocal lenses. Medscape Medical News
Nepafenac to Prevent Macular Edema in Diabetic Retinopathy
A new study examines the protective effect of nepafenac against the development of macular edema after cataract surgery among patients with diabetic retinopathy. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
New View of Dry Eye Stresses Mechanisms Over Manifestations
A 10-year update of the Tear Film & Ocular Surface Society Dry Eye workshop was presented at the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology annual meeting.
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Ciliary Electrostimulation Improves Vision for Reading
Electrical stimulation of the ciliary muscles may improve near and intermediate visual acuity in people with presbyopia. Medscape Medical News
Crystalens and Multifocals Show Long-term Stability
The Crystalens accommodative intraocular lens achieves better intermediate visual acuity but not as good near visual acuity compared with three brands of multifocal intraocular lens in a 5-year study. Medscape Medical News
Antihypertensives May Cut Glaucoma Risk
A Danish Registry analysis looked at the cases of thousands of patients, but potential limitations weaken its conclusion. Medscape Ophthalmology
Anti-VEGF Therapy May Reduce Diabetic Retinopathy Severity for Up to Two Years
Treating diabetic macular edema with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) may lead to improvements in diabetic retinopathy severity for up to two years, particularly in patients with nonproliferative disease, researchers say. Reuters H…
Former Cancer Drug Very Promising for Graves’ Ophthalmopathy
Originally developed as a cancer drug, teprotumumab shows “unheralded” efficacy at relieving symptoms of thyroid eye disease, one investigator said.
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Safety and Efficacy of a HPG/PEG/PG Eye Drop for Dry Eye
This combination eye drop may be another safe and effective option for the treatment of dry eye. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
JIA Uveitis Control Improved With Adalimumab + MTX
Adding adalimumab to MTX for treatment-resistant uveitis was associated with juvenile idiopathic arthritis improved disease control and enabled many patients to reduce or stop topical glucocorticoids. Medscape Medical News
Serious Fungal Eye Infection Tied to IV Drug Abuse
Patients with vision-threatening endogenous fungal endophthalmitis (EFE) related to intravenous drug abuse (IVDA) may not show systemic symptoms, so physicians need to stay alert to the condition. Reuters Health Information
Crosslinking, IOLs, and Femtosecond Laser Prominent at ASCRS
The annual meeting of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery will feature new types of intraocular lens, femtosecond laser, collagen cross-linking, and microinvasive glaucoma surgery. Medscape Medical News
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) 2017 Annual Congress
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASCRS 2017. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ocular Manifestations of Congenital Zika Syndrome Identified
Infants with congenital Zika syndrome have severe ocular abnormalities in both eyes, researchers have found. Reuters Health Information
Medication, Money and Maps: How to Fight a Debilitating Eye Disease
In some of the world’s remotest corners, health workers armed with smartphones, digital maps, and medication are making progress in eliminating trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness. Reuters Health Information
Clinical Investigation of New Glaucoma Procedures
How effective are the new glaucoma procedures for targeting aqueous outflow? A review of current evidence provides some insight. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Vancomycin-Related Cataract Complications Come Into Focus
A review of hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis clarifies how this rare, but devastating, side effect can occur. Medscape Ophthalmology
Targeted Retinopathy Screening Proposed in Type 1 Diabetes
Long-term data from the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial and its follow-up suggest retina exam frequency can be individualized based on initial degree of retinopathy and HbA1c. Medscape Medical News
‘Poppers’ Use Tied to Maculopathy
Using “poppers,” which are volatile alkyl nitrite compounds inhaled for their sexual enhancement and psychoactive effects, can be associated with maculopathy, according to a new case series from the U.K.
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