Povidone-iodine is the preferred antiseptic for ocular procedures, but for those who have a sensitivity, is aqueous chlorhexidine a suitable alternative? Medscape Ophthalmology
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Fluocinolone Implant Slows Retinopathy in Macular Edema
Researchers say fluocinolone implants can delay proliferative diabetic retinopathy and slow progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
Some Chronic Medications Affect IOP, May up Glaucoma Risk
Use of commonly prescribed medications for chronic conditions can alter intraocular pressure (IOP), a major risk factor for the development of glaucoma, researchers from Singapore say. Reuters Health Information
Patients With Uveitis Fare Worse After Cataract Surgery
Outcomes of cataract surgery are poorer in patients with uveitis, according to new research. Reuters Health Information
Long-term Outcomes of EK Win Over PK
Endothelial keratoplasty results in rapid improvement in vision, better visual acuities, and more stable refractive outcomes compared with penetrating keratoplasty. Medscape Ophthalmology
Faster Diagnosis Could Improve Quality of Life in Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease can be difficult to diagnose, and delays in diagnosis may lead to more severe symptoms and a greater impact on patients’ daily lives, according to a European study. Reuters Health Information
Accelerated Crosslinking Effective for Keratoconus
Accelerated transepithelial corneal crosslinking safely and effectively treats progressive keratoconus, researchers reported. Medscape Medical News
Treating Bacterial Keratitis in Developing Countries
Povidone-iodine may be a cost-effective method for reducing corneal scarring and visual impairment in developing countries. Medscape Optometry
Can’t-Miss Highlights in Retina
Catch up on the latest in the diagnosis and management of vitreoretinal diseases, including some of the new and upcoming therapeutic options. Medscape Ophthalmology
NOACs Linked to Higher Risk of Intraocular Bleeding
Some new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are associated with an increased risk of intraocular hemorrhage, according to a new analysis of World Health Organization (WHO) data. Reuters Health Information
Electronic Record Keeping With Google Glass and Helpers
Google Glass technology used in combination with a remote scribe can help physicians keep up with federal electronic health record requirements. Could it be the stethoscope of this century? Medscape Medical News
FDA Clears Ranibizumab for Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization
Ranibizumab becomes the first FDA-approved anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy for mCNV. FDA Approvals
6 Major Advances in Ophthalmology
Take a look back at some of the top innovations that advanced the field of ophthalmology in 2016. Medscape Ophthalmology
Does Diabetes Affect Corneal Transplant Suitability?
Researchers have drawn different conclusions about the effect of diabetes on corneal endothelial cell count and donor eye suitability for transplant. Reuters Health Information
Use of Rescue Aflibercept Linked With Improved Vision After DME Therapy
Intravitreal aflibercept injections are associated with better visual acuity in patients who have lost some of their vision after macular laser photocoagulation for diabetic macular edema (DME), according to a post hoc analysis of two randomized clinic…
Early Cell Loss After Corneal Transplant Due to Eye Bank Miscount
Most very early cell loss after corneal transplant isn’t due to surgical technique but to overestimated cell counts by eye banks, new research from France suggests. Reuters Health Information
Intravitreal Dexamethasone Improves Uveitic CME
An intravitreal dexamethasone implant may help patients who experience persistent CME despite control of ocular inflammation, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News
Cost-effectiveness of Follow-up Efforts After Cataract Surgery
In low- and middle-income countries, a reminder on the day of cataract surgery is the most cost-effective way to help ensure a follow-up visit, rather than making phone calls or offering transportation subsidies, researchers report. Reuters Health In…
False Positives Common With LabCorp Zika Testing, FDA Warns
The ZIKV Detect test for virus antibodies always requires confirmation. A higher-than-expected rate of false positives underlines the need for double-checking. News Alerts
Eye to the Future: 2017 Ophthalmology Compensation Trends
Baby boomers are swelling the patient ranks, offsetting reimbursement declines. But will increasing volume push already overworked practitioners to the edge? Medscape Business of Medicine