The VEFG inhibitor had been approved just for diabetic retinopathy accompanied by diabetic macular edema, in addition to other eye disorders. FDA Approvals
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Ophthalmologists Highly Satisfied With Their Chosen Career
The 2017 Medscape Physician Compensation Report found that ophthalmologists are highly satisfied with their career. If given the chance, most would choose medicine and the same specialty again. Medscape Medical News
Injured During a Basketball Game, a Boy’s Vision Goes Dark
Two days after sustaining the injury, the 15-year-old patient comes to you with completely dark vision in his left eye. What is the diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
PVR and Steroid Implants — A Good Fit?
Have dexamethasone implants changed the treatment landscape of proliferative vitreoretinopathy? Dr Sophie Bakri ‘eyes’ the latest research. Medscape Ophthalmology
Cardiovascular Safety of Ranibizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema Still Unclear
Uncertainty lingers about the cardiovascular safety of intravitreal ranibizumab injections for diabetic macular edema, a pooled analysis of clinical trials shows. Reuters Health Information
Intensive Glucose Control Lowers Microvascular Risks
Patients with type 2 diabetes who undergo intensive glucose lowering have a reduced risk of developing microvascular kidney and eye complications, a pooled analysis of four trials suggested. Medscape Medical News
Home-based Macular Degeneration Monitoring Appears Cost Effective
Home telemonitoring of people at risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is potentially cost-effective, according to an economic analysis using a simulation model. Reuters Health Information
Keratoconus: More Common Than You Think
New research finds that keratoconus may be five to ten times more common than previously thought. According to Dr Christopher Rapuano, early diagnosis is critical. Medscape Ophthalmology
Macular Measurements May Spot Visual Defects in Alzheimer’s
Changes in the retina of patients with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) appear to be associated with visual dysfunction, according to Spanish researchers. Reuters Health Information
Near-Vision Loss Linked to Increased Dementia
Data from the Three City study show that moderate-to-severe loss of near vision, but not distance vision, was associated with increased dementia. Medscape Medical News
After a Stroke, Decreased Vision for a 73-Year-Old Patient
Three months after a stroke, the patient reports blurring and shadows in her left eye. What is the most likely diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Keeping Your Potential Biases in Check Ensures Proper Patient Management
Bias is evolutionarily hardwired in us but can hurt patient outcomes. Being aware of bias is the first step toward rooting it out. Medscape Optometry
Pocket-Sized $200 Fundus Camera Reduces Pupil Dilation
A handheld nonmydriatic fundus camera can be assembled inexpensively with mostly off-the-shelf electrical components, researchers showed. Medscape Medical News
Telemedicine Cuts Wait Time for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
A primary-care-based telemedicine program has cut waiting time and improved screening rates for diabetic retinopathy in a large public-safety-net health system in LA County. Medscape Medical News
View From Space: Priceless but Damaging
Dr Roger Steinert on the latest research into deep space’s impact on astronauts’ eyes. Medscape Ophthalmology
Many Youths Not Adequately Screened for Diabetic Retinopathy
Many youths with diabetes did not receive timely eye examinations to screen for diabetic retinopathy, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News
Repeated Bevacizumab Injections Tied to Higher Glaucoma Surgery Risk
Seven or more intravitreous bevacizumab injections in a year is associated with a higher risk of glaucoma surgery, researchers in Canada say. Reuters Health Information
Sustained Drug Delivery for Glaucoma
Sustained drug delivery systems could be a promising new option in the treatment of glaucoma. What do we currently know about their safety and efficacy? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Optical Coherence Tomographic Angiography Helps Track Diabetic Retinopathy
Vessel density as measured by optical coherence tomographic angiography (OCTA) correlates with the severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and may yield insight beyond that provided by fundus photography, according to Portuguese and U.S. researchers. R…
Blood, Sweat, and Tears? The Presence of Zika in the Eye
Animal studies have now shown a possible role for tears in transmitting this potentially devastating virus. What might this mean for people? This commentary takes a closer look. Medscape Optometry