Knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye continues to evolve, but assessing its impact on quality of life is of equal importance. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
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Study finds high BP drugs may raise likelihood of age-related macular degeneration
There may be a connection between taking vasodilators and developing early-stage age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of vision loss and blindness among Americans who are age 65 and older, according to a study published online in O…
You’re Not on the ‘Best Doctors’ List — Does It Matter?
‘Best Doctors’ lists are published each year; those not on the lists may say the concept is silly, though they may also be irked that they didn’t make the cut. Do those lists make a difference? Medscape Business of Medicine
Microstent Standalone Treatment Improves Refractory Glaucoma
Microinvasive glaucoma surgery is safe and beneficial, even when not combined with cataract surgery, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
The visual cortex processes auditory information too
Scientists studying brain process involved in sight have found the visual cortex also uses information gleaned from the ears as well as the eyes when viewing the world.
New neural pathway identified in eyes that aids in vision
A type of retina cell plays a more critical role in vision than previously known, a team led by Johns Hopkins University researchers has discovered.
EU Panel Backs Simbrinza for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
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Surgical Innovations in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Dr. Stefanie Davidson reviews the highlights from this year’s American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meeting. CHOP Expert Commentary
Viewpoints: It’s past time to move on VA’s problems; administration should report new health law numbers
When America sends men and women to fight, it owes them an enduring debt, starting with competent and timely health care and disability benefits when they leave active duty. President Obama expressed outrage on Wednesday at recent charges of wrongdoing…
Doctors Are Talking: EHRs Destroy the Patient Encounter
Recent Medscape articles on EHRs have sparked heated debates, especially on how EHRs obstruct the doctor-patient relationship. See what your colleagues are saying, and weigh in with your own opinion. Medscape Business of Medicine
IRIDEX’ Micropulse technology safe, durable for treating glaucoma
IRIDEX Corporation (Nasdaq: IRIX) today announced that data from a one-year, multi-center study demonstrates the safety and durability of its proprietary MicroPulse technology as a treatment for glaucoma.
EHR Divide Is Widening Among Physicians, CDC Says
When it comes to EHR adoption, physicians in large practices are outpacing soloists. The gap between primary care physicians and specialists has grown as well. Medscape Medical News
Ocular sarcoidosis an increased risk for male smokers
Cigarette smoking and male sex are significant risk factors for developing ocular sarcoidosis, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society International Conference.
CMS Tightens Controls on Medicare Prescribing
Final ruling says all prescribers must be enrolled in Medicare in light of reports that show some drug orders are coming from unauthorized providers. Medscape Medical News
Artificial intelligence lenses for the blind created in Mexico
Combining computational geometry, artificial intelligence, geo and ultrasound techniques, among others, scientists from the Center for Research and Advanced Studies (CINVESTAV) created a…
AbbVie receives HUMIRA orphan drug designation from FDA for treatment of non-infectious uveitis
AbbVie announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted HUMIRA orphan drug designation for the treatment of non-infectious intermediate, posterior, or pan-uveitis, or chronic non-infectious anterior uveitis, a group of rare but se…
Leica Microsystems and Med X Change announce select Leica surgical microscopes are now available with integrated 1080p recording
Leica Microsystems and Med X Change announce that select Leica surgical microscopes are now available with integrated 1080p video recording and still image capture. The compact Med X Change EvolutionHD 2D Medical Video Recorder, EVO for short, seamlessly integrates with the microscope stands, providing high definition video recording without interrupting surgical workflow. This small, powerful, high end medical video recorder with state-of-the-art features delivers surgical content automatically to Apple® iPad and iPhone mobile devices. Leica Microsystems presented the system at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery / American (Read more...)
Low-Power Annual SLT Effective for Ocular Hypertension
Improvement was greater with a regimen of yearly low-power selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatments than with standard SLT therapy. Medscape Medical News
Shire intends to submit NDA for lifitegrast to treat dry eye disease
Following a May 15, 2014, meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Shire plc, the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announces today that it intends to submit a New Drug Application for lifitegrast as a treatment for the signs…
NovaBay completes enrollment of patients in global Phase 2b viral conjunctivitis trial
NovaBay Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing non-antibiotic, topical antimicrobial products, today announced it has completed enrollment of patients in its global Phase 2b viral conjunctivitis trial, BAYnovation.