A small study has shown that the eyeglass-mounted computer Google Glass causes scotoma in the upper right visual field; the blind spots were not related to distraction from software. Medscape Medical News
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Google glass: could it cause blind spots?
Researchers from the University of California-San Francisco find that Google Glass – a wearable, head-mounted computer – could obstruct a wearer’s peripheral vision.
Combating major cause of preventable blindness in Africa with new rapid test
Faster, easy-to-use test is the first in a suite of tools to help stamp out neglected tropical diseases in the world’s most vulnerable communitiesA new test will accelerate global progress toward…
Dexamethasone Implant Helps Diabetic Macular Edema
Dexamethasone intravitreal implants benefit even previously treated patients with diabetic macular edema, according to a subgroup analysis of the MEAD data. Medscape Medical News
Free iPad App Enables Inexpensive Visual Field Screening
The visualFields easy app performs well on the iPad and is comparable to standard testing say researchers. Medscape Medical News
Visual Field Loss Tied to QoL Decline in Those With Glaucoma
In patients with glaucoma, the magnitude and rate of visual field loss both figure into rate of decline in quality of life. Medscape Medical News
100 Most Prescribed, Best-Selling Branded Drugs Through September
The cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin edged out the hypothyroid drug levothyroxine as the most prescribed drug in the United States, recent data show. Medscape Medical News
100 Most Prescribed, Best-Selling Drugs Through September
The cholesterol-lowering drug rosuvastatin edged out the hypothyroid drug levothyroxine as the most prescribed drug in the United States, recent data show. Medscape Medical News
Treating Uveal Melanomas Effectively With Less
Could ‘less is more’ be a better approach to the management of this rare but devastating condition? Medscape Optometry
Surgical Management of Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma
Find out about the surgical strategies to achieve optimal outcomes and minimize the risk of complications in pseudoexfoliation glaucoma. International Ophthalmology Clinics
Graves’ Orbitopathy: Double Vision Worse With Less Disease
The counterintuitive findings mean that Graves’ orbitopathy patients should be screened for restrictions in eye motility, which seems to correlate most with double vision, say the researchers. Medscape Medical News
Computer game could help visually-impaired children live independently
Researchers are to begin testing a new computer game which they hope could hold the key to helping visually-impaired children lead independent lives.
Smartphones Enable Access to Quality Eye Imaging
New technology can facilitate real-time telemedicine through instant electronic transmission of images and videos. Medscape Medical News
ACEP: tPA, Chest Pain, Corneal Abrasions (with audio)
(MedPage Today) — Jeremy Faust, MD and Lauren Westafer, MD share some pearls from Wednesday’s session.
Golden Jubilee National Hospital holds performance review in public
Today, the Golden Jubilee National Hospital held its Annual Review, demonstrating that they have continued to lead the way in safe, effective and person centred care for the NHS in Scotland.
Up-and-Coming IOLs
Dr Roger Steinert describes the latest presbyopia-correcting intraocular lenses expected to reach the US market soon. Medscape Ophthalmology
Preventing Hypertensive Phase in Glaucoma Valve Surgery
A pair of just-published studies examine different pharmacologic agents with the aim of preventing hypertensive phase associated with Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. Medscape Ophthalmology
AMD May Progress at a Similar Rate in the Other Eye
The severity of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in one eye seems to pace the rate of degeneration in the other eye, new research has found. Reuters Health Information
Experimental Plug Aids Recovery From Cataract Surgery
The novel approach is a reasonable alternative to medicated eye drops, early research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Implanted Ring Aims to Replace Reading Glasses
A corneal inlay awaiting FDA approval would mean people who have good distance vision, but need glasses for up-close reading, wouldn’t have to keep taking glasses on and off. Medscape Medical News