New research reveals an alarming, self-acknowledged gap in family doctors’ skills when it comes to diagnosing and treating patient’s eye conditions.
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2015 Recap: Court Saves Obamacare’s Bacon
(MedPage Today) — Court votes 6-3 to save all subsidies and coins a new buzzword: SCOTUScare
Update: Will Republicans Up the Ante on ACA Repeal in 2016?
(MedPage Today) — Rollback of the employer mandate may still be on the table
Research and Markets: US & Europe Corneal Topographers Market Report – Analysis, Technologies & Forecasts 2016-2020
DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zcs6hd/us_and_europe) has announced the addition of the “US & Europe Markets for Corneal Topographers – 16 Countries (2010-2020)” report to their offering. The US & Europe Markets for Slit Lamps covers 16 Countries and includes detailed and comprehensive information and data on Pacido Ring Corneal Topographers as well as Scheimpflug cameras. Corneal topography is also known as videokeratography or
Dry Eye Disease Does Not Worsen With Time in Most Patients
Early presentation with severe symptoms is the strongest predictor of progression. Medscape Medical News
A 50-Year-Old Patient’s Left Eye Gradually Changes Color
The construction worker presents for uveitis and cataract, and his medical history provides clues to his other recent symptoms. Can you put it all together for the correct diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Finding the Optimal Treatment Plan for Exudative AMD
This review examines dosing strategies to optimize treatment outcomes of anti-VEGF therapies. Which regimen is most effective? International Ophthalmology Clinics
Myopia-related differences in eye structure may help in developing ‘customized’ intraocular lenses
The presence of myopia, or nearsightedness, significantly affects the muscles used in focusing the lens of the eye-a finding with important implications for the development of “accommodating”…
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Poor Evidence for Oral Antibiotics
More research is needed to define the role of doxycycline, minocycline, and azithromycin in this difficult-to-treat condition. Medscape Medical News
Better Imaging, Better Detection and Treatment
Dr Julia Haller and her colleagues at Wills Eye Hospital provide a recap on the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, including advances in imaging that are revolutionizing the field. Wills Eye Hospital
Ocata Reports the Publication of Data about the Generation of Corneal Endothelial Cells from Human Pluripotent Stem Cells
MARLBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ocata Therapeutics, Inc. (OCAT), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, reported today that early research was published in the journal PLOS One (online, December 21, 2015) by Ocata and its collaborators at the University of Miami, UCSD, and Stanford University. The publication presents a method for generating scalable amounts of human embryonic stem cell derived corneal endothelial cells (hESC-CEC). “Disease and injury to the cornea are leading cau
D.C. Week: Healthcare.gov Signs Up 8.2 Million
(MedPage Today) — FDA softens decades-old ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men
Misperceptions Drive Pot Use Among Patients With Glaucoma
Patients with glaucoma are more likely to use marijuana for treatment if they believe it is safe and effective, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Music therapy in conjunction with standard rehabilitation benefits COPD patients
Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and other chronic respiratory disorders who received music therapy in conjunction with standard rehabilitation saw an improvement in symptoms, psychological well-being and quality of life compa…
UTA physicists devise gene therapy platform for macular degeneration patients
Millions of adults over age 50 struggle each year with vision loss caused by damage to the retina or common macular degeneration.This is a photograph of a laser gene delivery system.
AMD-Associated Genetic Variants Identified
A large study has identified genetic variants behind the difficult-to-treat ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
How Medicare Reimbursement Cuts Are Reshaping Ophthalmology
Medicare reimbursement for common ophthalmology procedures will be cut 19%-68% in 2016 and 2017, in addition to many cuts in 2015. Here’s the rationale and how ophthalmologists are likely to respond. Medscape Business of Medicine
Teleretinal Screening System Shows Promise
An automated teleretinal screening program can identify almost all patients with diabetic retinopathy, results of a study suggest. Reuters Health Information
Putting vision into context
The Thalamus not only relays visual signals from the eye to the visual cortex as previously thought, but also conveys additional, contextual information.
Study examines intent of glaucoma patients to use marijuana for treatment in a city with legalized medical use
A survey of patients with glaucoma in Washington, D.C., showed that the perception of the legality and acceptability of marijuana use was significantly associated with intentions to use marijuana…