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First ADA Guidance on Diabetic Retinopathy in 15 Years
Since the ADA’s last guidelines on diabetic retinopathy in 2002, advances have included widespread use of optical coherence tomography, wide-field fundus photography, and intravitreous anti-VEGF injections. Medscape Medical News
A 37-Year-Old Woman With Decreased Vision and Proptosis
A 37-year-old woman with longstanding myopia was noted to have proptosis. What is the most likely diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Two-Stent Implantation for IOP Reduction in POAG
A recent study shows evidence that two-stent implantation may be a viable first-line therapy for patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Medscape Ophthalmology
Associations Between OSA, POAG and AMD
Is there a relationship between these three conditions? A new study takes a look at the possible connections. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Concern Raised About High Hydroxychloroquine Dosing
Ophthalmologists’ guidance on safe doses for hydroxychloroquine was not followed for approximately half of rheumatology patients treated with hydroxychloroquine, a new study showed. Medscape Medical News
Novice Cataract Surgeons May Be Prone to Complications During Independent Practice
First-year cataract surgeons are nine times more likely to have high complication rates than more experienced surgeons, suggesting better training and monitoring may be needed, researchers in Canada say. Reuters Health Information
Do Fluoroquinolones Increase Retinal Detachment Risk?
Experts say contrary results shouldn’t yet change established practices, but further analysis is warranted. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ropivacaine: Less Pain, Hemorrhage Risk During Vitrectomy
Despite a similar effectiveness to bupivacaine, lidocaine, and a solution of both, ropivacaine had lower rates of postoperative pain and lower rates of hemorrhage in a randomized controlled trial. Medscape Medical News
Retina Recovers Quickly After Surgically Induced Detachment
Structural and functional recovery is rapid after limited iatrogenic macular detachment for retinal gene therapy, according to Australian and UK investigators. Reuters Health Information
FDA Clears New Corrective Intraocular Lens From Alcon
The AcrySof IQ ReSTOR +3.0D Multifocal Toric IOL corrects presbyopia and pre-existing corneal astigmatism at the time of cataract surgery in adults. FDA Approvals
Immediately Sequential Bilateral Cataract Surgery
This review examines the pros and cons of immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery. In what ways is it comparable with delayed surgery? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Dexamethasone Implant With Anti-VEGF Explored for Wet AMD
Dexamethasone combined with anti-VEGF therapy may benefit some patients with age-related macular degeneration who do not respond to anti-VEGF therapy alone, a new study suggested. Medscape Medical News
‘Transient Smartphone Blindness’ Misdiagnosed as MS?
Temporary vision loss after using a smartphone while lying in bed is a real phenomenon and highlights that symptom misinterpretation ‘can lead one down the wrong diagnostic path,’ say researchers. Medscape Medical News
Conjunctival Tumors in Children Nearly Always Benign
Conjunctival tumors in children are nearly always benign, but several features differentiate melanoma from nevus and lymphoma from benign reactive lymphoid hyperplasia (BRLH), researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Symptoms Reported by Patients Often Do Not Match Those in EHR
A study of eye symptoms finds a large disconnect between what patients report on a questionnaire and what is in their EHR. The findings have implications for big data studies and patient care. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In what ways may inflammatory bowel disease affect the eye? Find out about the ocular complications associated with IBD, and learn how to treat them. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Women Ophthalmologists Make 58% of Male Colleagues’ Pay
Study finds women submit fewer charges to CMS. Experts said further study into the root causes of that difference will benefit a growing specialty. Medscape Medical News
Are Eye Movements a Window to the Radiologist’s Expertise?
Dr Hossein Jadvar explains new evidence suggesting that radiologists’ eye movements may reflect their expertise in interpreting CT scans. Medscape Radiology
Paintball Leads to a Potentially Devastating Eye Injury
A 15-year-old boy removes his eyewear for a moment and ends up with a subretinal hemorrhage. Can you make the right diagnosis to ensure timely intervention? Medscape Ophthalmology