Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery may cause postage-stamp perforations and additional aberrant pulses, leading to an increased rate of anterior capsule tears. Medscape Medical News
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African Americans With MS at More Visual Risk (CME/CE)
COPENHAGEN (MedPage Today) — Retinal damage and visual impairment appear to impact African Americans diagnosed with multiple sclerosis more than Caucasian-Americans, researchers reported here.
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Learn a logical paradigm for the diagnosis and treatment of ocular allergies, with a focus on seasonal allergic conjunctivitis and perennial allergic conjunctivitis. Current Opinion in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
UCLA study shows how cocaine makes immune cells susceptible to infection with HIV
In many ways, the spread of HIV has been fueled by substance abuse. Shared needles and drug users’ high-risk sexual behaviors are just some of the ways that narcotics such as cocaine have played a key role in the AIDS epidemic in much of the world.
Early, Steady MS Treatment Cuts Progression Risk (CME/CE)
COPENHAGEN (MedPage Today) — Patients who received early and consistent disease-modifying treatment at the first signs of multiple sclerosis appeared to have a slower progression to disability, researchers reported here.
Laser Reduces Retreatment in Diabetic Macular Edema
Laser therapy added to ranibizumab significantly reduced the need for injections in patients with diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Manifestations of OSA: The 5 Most Common
Several ophthalmologic conditions have a clear association with obstructive sleep apnea. This review offers guidance to clinicians on diagnosing and treating these potential vision-stealing disorders. Medscape Pulmonary Medicine
Castle Biosciences launches tissue repository for eye cancer patients
Castle Biosciences Inc. has announced the availability of a tumor tissue repository for patients whose tumors are being tested with the Company’s gene test for uveal, or ocular, melanoma. Patients will now have the option of storing an additional sampl…
Cracking AMD’s genetic code – rare gene identified
Scientists working on the genetics of age-related macular degeneration (AMD – the commonest cause of blindness in Europe and North America) have identified a new rare gene variant that predisposes people to the condition…
Allergic Conjunctivitis: Cold Compress Helps Other Treatments
Allergic conjunctivitis signs were reduced most effectively by a cold compress combined with artificial tears or epinastine hydrochloride drops. Medscape Medical News
Telemedicine Eases Rising Burden of Macular Degeneration
Remote evaluation of diagnostic images leads to the same retreatment decisions as office-based consultations in a majority of cases, and in much less time, say researchers. Medscape Medical News
A Controversy in Cornea
Dr. Roger Steinert explores the debate surrounding the newly identified Dua layer in the cornea and what it may mean in managing your corneal patients. Medscape Ophthalmology
An Infant With a Turned Right Eye
What condition do you suspect is present in this 3-month-old girl whose right eye is not aligned with the left? Medscape Ophthalmology
Sun Pharma, Intrexon partner to develop controllable gene-based therapies for ocular diseases
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., an international specialty pharmaceutical company focused on chronic diseases, through its subsidiary, and Intrexon Corporation, a leader in synthetic biology, today announced the formation of a joint venture to deve…
‘Optic flow’ is especially important for people with low vision
Blurred images that are unidentifiable as still pictures become understandable once the images are set in motion…
Short-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits
Short-term hearing loss during childhood may lead to persistent hearing deficits, long after basic auditory sensitivity has returned to normal. The processing of sound in the brain is shaped by early experience.
Lampalizumab Appears Safe for Dry Macular Degeneration
No significant safety signals emerged after the first-ever use of anti-factor D for dry age-related macular degeneration, results of the MAHALO trial show. Medscape Medical News
Statins and the Hazard of Developing AMD
The clinical implications of these findings are not yet known. Medscape Ophthalmology
EYLEA® meets primary endpoint in two Phase III trials for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema
Bayer HealthCare has announced that EYLEA (aflibercept solution for injection, known in the scientific literature as VEGF Trap-Eye) has achieved the primary endpoint in two pivotal phase III trials for the treatment of diabetic macular oedema (DMO),1 t…
Observe and Plan Strategy Touted for Macular Degeneration
Individualized long-term treatment plans can lead to fewer injections for patients with age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News