Doctors often overlook or misunderstand important metrics and incentives in their compensation plan, which can drag down their income. Medscape Medical News
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1 in 8 Hockey Eye Injury Diagnoses Vision-Threatening
US emergency rooms saw an estimated 6466 hockey-related ocular injury cases over a 20-year span, with a notable share being vision-threatening, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
Who ‘Owns’ Long-Term TED Management in the Biologic Era?
Targeted biologics and multidisciplinary care are reshaping the management of patients with thyroid eye disease. But who should be leading this care and how? Medscape would like to hear from you about how often you see TED, your biggest clinical challe…
Biocon Announces U.S. Commercial Launch of Yesafili™, a Biosimilar to Regeneron’s Eylea® 2 mg
BENGALURU, India & BRIDGEWATER, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #biosimilar–Biocon Announces U.S. Commercial Launch of Yesafili™, a Biosimilar to Regeneron’s Eylea® 2 mg, Used to Treat Various Types of Ophthalmology Conditions
Ne laissez pas « le Grand Flou » nuire à l’apprentissage des enfants
OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Les examens de la vue jouent un rôle essentiel pour donner à chaque enfant toutes les chances de réussir en classe. C’est pourquoi l’ACO lance une nouvelle campagne de sensibilisation numérique sur les soins oculaires …
Don't Let "The Blur" Stand in the Way of Children's Learning
OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ensuring every child is set up for success in the classroom, eye exams play a critical role in this success. This is why CAO is launching its digital awareness campaign to address children’s vision care and the rising …
AI Detects AMD in Primary Care With High Accuracy
A new AI tool may screen for age-related macular degeneration using simple eye photos, with no need for dilation. Medscape Medical News
Science Corp. Names Nevada Sanchez as Executive Vice President of Engineering
ALAMEDA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Science Corporation, the full-stack neural engineering and brain-computer interface (BCI) company focused on restoring and extending life, today announced the appointment of Nevada Sanchez as Executive Vice President o…
Chronic Pain Conditions Linked to Risk for Dry Eye Disease
Chronic pain is associated with a significantly increased risk for developing dry eye disease over 3 years, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Better Optometry Access Could Cut 400,000 A&E visits
Analysis finds up to 78% of eye-related A&E visits could be managed by community optometrists instead. Press Association
Statins Tied to Fewer Failures After Retina Fixes
People taking statins have about half the rate of sight-threatening proliferative vitreoretinopathy and need another operation after surgery to fix retinal detachment. Medscape Medical News
Statins Reduce Retinal Detachment Repair Failures
People taking statins have about half the rate of sight-threatening proliferative vitreoretinopathy and need another operation after surgery to fix retinal detachment. Medscape Medical News
Photoprotection in High-Risk Patients
High-risk patients need more than sunscreen alone, as new evidence highlights tailored photoprotection strategies for transplant recipients, xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism, workers, and lupus. Medscape News Global
Fast Five Quiz: Difficult-to-Treat PsA
What do you know about difficult-to-treat and treatment-resistant psoriatic arthritis? Test yourself with this quick quiz. Medscape Reference
Study Links Uveitis to Higher Risk for Psychiatric Illness
Noninfectious uveitis is linked to higher rates of psychiatric comorbidities, with Black patients most affected, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
Infantile Hemangiomas: When Is a PHACE Workup Warranted?
Most congenital hemangiomas on the skin are managed with standard therapies, but an expert specified lesions that are at risk for systemic complications to provide guidance for rapid intervention. Medscape Medical News
Zanubrutinib May Benefit Patients With IgG4-Related Disease
Zanubrutinib monotherapy may help shrink inflamed glands, ease symptoms, and is generally well tolerated in patients with immunoglobulin G4-related head and neck disease, a phase 2 study shows. Medscape Medical News
EU Panel Backs First Refillable Eye Implant for AMD
Susvimo, a refillable ranibizumab implant for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, could reduce treatment burden by replacing monthly injections with 24-week refills. Medscape Medical News
Glaukos Announces Completion of Patient Enrollment in 510(k) Pivotal Study for PRESERFLO™ MicroShunt
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders, and retinal diseases, today announced the c…
US FDA Approves Outlook Therapeutics’ Eye Disease Drug
Outlook Therapeutics said on Friday the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved its drug for a type of eye disease that can cause vision loss. Reuters Health Information