Microcephaly link is ‘just the tip of the iceberg,’ according to a Brazilian ophthalmologist speaking about ocular findings related to the virus. Medscape Medical News
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Do Femtosecond Lasers Merit the Cost? Experts Disagree
Although it is being performed around the world, there is no consensus on the value of femtosecond-laser-assisted cataract surgery, which is more expensive than standard phacoemulsification. Medscape Medical News
A Child With Involuntary and Intermittent Eyelid Movements
What is the cause of this boy’s intermittent vertical eyelid movement? Medscape Ophthalmology
Mediterranean Diet May Cut AMD Risk by More Than a Third
The consumption of fruit is particularly effective in reducing risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but new research shows, for the first time, that caffeine might also be protective. Medscape Medical News
The Tracks of Our Tears: Why We Cry
Professor Michael R. Trimble discusses the evolutionary backstory behind crying Medscape Psychiatry
Veterans Affairs Tracks 10-Year Cataract Surgery Results
Cataract surgery took longer at a VA hospital because teaching slowed the process, but outcomes were similar, new research shows. And presurgery control of diabetes might prevent postop complications. Medscape Medical News
Medicare Payment Changes Make it Easy to Avoid Penalties
The just-released MACRA final rule will be particularly important to ophthalmologists, who often have a Medicare-heavy patient base. Medscape Medical News
FDA Clears Ranibizumab Injection in a Prefilled Syringe
Lucentis PFS is the first syringe prefilled with a vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitor approved to treat wet AMD and macular edema after retinal vein occlusion. FDA Approvals
Mercaptamine Gets CHMP Nod for Corneal Deposits in Cystinosis
Cystadrops reduces corneal cystine crystal accumulation and is indicated in adults and children aged 2 years and older with cystinosis. International Approvals
Consider Patient Age When Selecting IOL Power, Study Suggests
Refractive prediction error is significantly less myopic in older patients, decreasing by approximately 0.06 D per decade, a new study showed. Medscape Medical News
Consider Patient Age When Calculating IOL Power, Study Suggests
Refractive prediction error is significantly less myopic in older patients, decreasing by approximately 0.06 D per decade, a new study showed. Medscape Medical News
Transcutaneous Periorbital Electrical Stimulation for Dry Eye
Transcutaneous electrical stimulation in the periorbital region appears to relieve symptoms and clinical signs of dry eye, researchers from Italy report. Reuters Health Information
Changing Ranibizumab Treatment Regimens in Neovascular AMD
What benefits could switching from as needed treatment to a treat and extend regimen offer patients with neovascular AMD? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Aflibercept to Improve Visual Acuity in Diabetic Macular Edema
Among the available anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies, aflibercept appears to offer the greatest improvement in visual acuity in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) and worse baseline vision. Reuters Health Information
Somatosensory Dysfunction Common in Idiopathic Dry Eye Disease
Remote somatosensory dysfunction is common in patients with idiopathic dry eye symptoms, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Clear-Lens Extraction May Be Best for Primary Glaucoma
For primary angle-closure glaucoma, clear-lens extraction was more effective and cost-effective than laser peripheral iridotomy, and should be considered for first-line therapy. Medscape Medical News
Are Optometrists Qualified to Manage AMD?
As the US population ages, can optometrists share the burden of age-related macular degeneration management while offering the same quality of care as ophthalmologists? Medscape Optometry
Are Optometrists Qualified to Manage AMD?
As the US population ages, can optometrists share the burden of age-related macular degeneration management while offering the same quality of care as ophthalmologists? Medscape Optometry
Zika Joins AAO Lineup; Cataract Surgery Debates Rekindle
Ophthalmologists attending the meeting will hear about the Zika virus and can listen to debates on two of the hottest issues — femtosecond lasers and intracameral antibiotics. Medscape Medical News
10-Year Study Details Post-Intraocular Lens Cataract Risk, Benefits
Long-term safety and stability were notable in myopic patients, but reducing complications may require special strategies. Medscape Ophthalmology