Corneal endothelial cell loss and a transient
increase in central corneal thickness (CCT) were
greater after cataract surgery in eyes with pseudoexfoliation
(PXF) than in eyes without PXF, according
to a study in the Journal of Cataract and Refractive
…
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InSite Vision Starts Patient Enrollment in Confirmatory Phase 3 Clinical Trial of BromSite
Enrollment has begun in the confirmatory phase 3
clinical trial of BromSite (ISV-303; InSite Vision Inc.) for
the reduction of inflammation and pain after cataract
surgery.
ISV-303 combines a low dose (0.075%) of the nonsteroidal
antiinflammatory drug bromfenac with
InSite’s DuraSite drug delivery technology. This…
FDA Approves Aaren Scientific’s Aero Injection System
Aaren Scientific has been granted approval by the
FDA to sell the Aero Injection System for use with the
company’s EC-3 and EC-3 PAL aspheric three-piece
hydrophobic acrylic IOL, according to a company
news release.
The Aero Injection System is composed of the
R28 Model IOL Delivery System Injector and the Aero
Z…
Laser-Related Programming Errors Avoidable in Refractive Surgery
The causes of laser-related programming errors in
refractive surgery are likely avoidable if preventive
measures such as strict adherence to patients’ verification
protocol or rigorous rechecking of treatment
parameters are implemented, according to a study in
the emJournal of Refractive Surgery/em.sup1/sup
In a m…
CXL Improved Morphological, Functional Parameters in Select Age Groups
Corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) stabilized the
progression of ectatic disease 4 years postoperatively
in all age groups and improved the functional and
morphological parameters in select groups, with the
best results in patients between 18 and 39 …
ASCO: Rare Eye Cancer Yields to Targeted Drug
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — The novel kinase inhibitor selumetinib may be the first treatment to shrink advanced uveal melanoma, based on phase II trial results.
Breakthrough in Rare Eye Cancer: First Drug That Works
For the first time, a systemic therapy has shown clinical activity in a rare eye cancer, metastatic uveal melanoma, for which there is no standard treatment. Medscape Medical News
Research roundup: Questioning money-saving value of kids’ preventive dentistry, weight loss
Although early preventive dental visits are widely recommended for children, it is unclear whether they reduce future dental visits or costs.
Potential Medical Applications For Stretchable, Transparent Graphene-Metal Nanowire Electrode
A hybrid transparent and stretchable electrode could open the new way for flexible displays, solar cells, and even electronic devices fitted on a curvature substrate such as soft eye contact lenses, by the UNIST(Ulsan National Institute of Science and …
iPad Vision Test Big Hit With Macular Degeneration Patients
An iPad app that allows patients to test their own vision has potential for at-home self-monitoring. Medscape Medical News
Choosing better sunglasses to protect kids’ eyes from damaging rays
Summer months are just on the horizon bringing wonderful warm days filled with sunshine. For most parents, sending kids outside to play includes lathering them with sunscreen to protect their skin from too much of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, but what a…
Choosing better sunglasses to protect kids’ eyes from damaging rays
Summer months are just on the horizon bringing wonderful warm days filled with sunshine. For most parents, sending kids outside to play includes lathering them with sunscreen to protect their skin from too much of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, but what a…
Choosing better sunglasses to protect kids’ eyes from damaging rays
Summer months are just on the horizon bringing wonderful warm days filled with sunshine. For most parents, sending kids outside to play includes lathering them with sunscreen to protect their skin from too much of the sun’s UVA and UVB rays, but what a…
Another Compounding Pharmacy Recalls All Sterile Product
Concerns about lack of sterility prompt Olympia Pharmacy to recall all sterile product that has not expired. News Alerts
Predictors of Rapid Glaucoma Progression Identified
Three factors associated with significantly greater risk for open-angle glaucoma progression could help identify which patients require closer monitoring. Medscape Medical News
Study Suggests Cost-Effectiveness Of Resident-Performed Cataract Surgery For Uninsured Patients
A study at a Seattle hospital suggests that supervised, resident-performed cataract surgery is successful and cost-effective in an underserved patient population, according to a report published Online First by JAMA Ophthalmology, a JAMA Network public…
Advances in Glaucoma Technology
Drs. Douglas Rhee and Shuchi Patel share the latest developments in glaucoma, including their tips for implanting the iStent in patients with glaucoma. Medscape Ophthalmology
Challenging Eyes Do Well With Laser Cataract Surgery
Femtosecond laser surgery isn’t just for uncomplicated cataract cases anymore, say researchers. Medscape Medical News
App Expands Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy
An app that uploads retinopathy photos to a cloud enables ophthalmologists to diagnose patients remotely in underserved communities. Medscape Medical News
Strengthening miniaturized titanium-based medical devices: an interview with Dr Masaru Rao, University of California, Riverside
While titanium is used widely for more conventional macro-scale medical devices (e.g. hip implants, dental implants, and cardiac pacemakers), its use for micro- and nano-scale devices has been limited thus far.