Severe dry eye symptoms, baseline ocular pain, and nonocular risk factors that affected pain perception and severity predicted severe dry eye symptoms 1 year after presentation. Medscape Medical News
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It’s Final: FDA Bans Powdered Gloves in Surgery, Medicine
The move follows efforts already underway to switch to safer alternative gloves for surgical use and in patient examinations. News Alerts
10 Tech Advances That Can Change Medicine
Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol outlines the best technological advances in medicine of the last year. Medscape
Flap Technique Effective for Macular Hole-Associated Retinal Detachment
The ILM flap technique resulted in better vision, macular hole closure, and retinal reattachment in patients with macular hole-associated retinal detachment compared with ILM peeling alone. Medscape Medical News
Risk Factors for Cystoid Macular Edema Identified
Extensive retinal detachment, advanced age, and use of external drainage were associated with a higher risk for cystoid macular edema after scleral buckling surgery, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
New Risks Posed by Vancomycin Use in Cataract Surgery
Dr Roger Steinert shares the latest information on hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis, a new and potentially devastating complication. Medscape Ophthalmology
Antihypertensive Meds May Protect Against Glaucoma
“Antiadrenergic drugs seem to have the greatest protective effect,” say researchers, noting perhaps cardiologists and ophthalmologists should work jointly in prevention or treatment of some eye diseases.
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Habitual Cannabis Use May Slow Visual Perception
An electrophysiology study of retinal cell function finds altered processing with substantial delay in the transmission of action potentials by the ganglion cells in regular cannabis users. Medscape Medical News
Preeclampsia History Tied to Retinal Disorders
The most common disorders, occurring at least twice as often among women with a history of preeclampsia, included traction detachments, retinal breaks, and diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Visual Recovery After Retinal Detachment With Macula-Off
Is there an optimal time point for the surgical repair of macula-off retinal detachment? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Current Screening for Congenital CMV: Who Are We Missing?
The majority of infants born with congenital CMV infection are asymptomatic and thus missed with current screening strategies. What are the pros and cons of universal screening? CHOP Expert Commentary
Perceived Barriers to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Why aren’t many low income and minority diabetic patients being screened for diabetic retinopathy? This study found a striking divergence of opinion between patients and providers. Preventing Chronic Disease
Google AI Matches Diabetic Retinopathy Screens
Using the latest tools in machine learning, scientists at Google have taught a computer algorithm to screen for diabetic retinopathy with sensitivity and specificity rivalling that of ophthalmologists. Medscape Medical News
New Part B Drug Proposal Deemed Dead in the Water
Oncologists, ophthalmologists, and rheumatologists who stood to receive smaller payments from Medicare for the drugs they administer appear to have dodged a bullet. Medscape Medical News
The Child With Strabismus Who Squints One Eye
What is the cause of this child’s inability to use his eyes together? Medscape Ophthalmology
Survey Finds Many Experience New Problems After LASIK
Many people who undergo laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery to correct their vision experience new eye problems months after the procedure, according to a new study from the U.S. government. Reuters Health Information
Texas Reports Local Zika Case, First Outside Florida
The Texas health department believes that a woman became infected from the bite of a local mosquito. Medscape Medical News
Topical Apraclonidine Lessens Pain After Intravitreal Therapy
Topical apraclonidine before intravitreal injection reduced pain, but may not decrease the risk for subconjunctival hemorrhage in all patients, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News
Virtual Glaucoma Clinics Appear Safe, Study Finds
Remote assessment of glaucoma patients appears to be a safe and practical means of monitoring this chronic disease, according to U.K. researchers. Reuters Health Information
Sex Hormones Fail to Improve Dry Eye in Postmenopausal Women
Estrogen supplementation worsens dry eye in postmenopausal women and testosterone has no apparent impact, researchers say. Reuters Health Information