Melanomas that develop in the eye often are fatal. Now, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report they have identified a mutated gene in melanoma tumors of the eye that appears to predict a good outcome.
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Eyes also need light to develop normally during pregnancy
New research in Nature concludes the eye – which depends on light to see – also needs light to develop normally during pregnancy.
Exposure To Light While Pregnant Essential For Fetal Eye Development
The eye, which depends on light in order to see, also requires light to develop normally during pregnancy. The researchers believe these results provide a new basic comprehension of fetal eye progression and ocular conditions caused by vascular issues…
Diabetes Diagnosis More Likely in Lower-Income Groups
A new diagnosis of diabetes is more likely in lower-income groups than in higher ones, new research shows. And the impact of income is greater in younger vs older age groups. Medscape Medical News
Light exposure during pregnancy key to normal eye development
New research concludes the eye — which depends on light to see — also needs light to develop normally during pregnancy. Scientists say the unexpected finding offers a new basic understanding of fetal eye development and ocular diseases caused by vasc…
Scientists discover genes responsible for cornea blindness
Scientists have succeeded in identifying genes for central corneal thickness that may cause potentially blinding eye conditions. These eye conditions include glaucoma, as well as the progressive thinning of the cornea, which may eventually lead to a ne…
NHS Admits Widespread Restrictions on Cataract Surgery in UK
Sir Bruce Keogh also said that most local health authorities were not using the best evidence to base decisions on whether or not to fund surgery. Labour said ministers should act without delay to remedy the situation. Sir Bruces comments come months a…
Social Media Use by Physicians Can Spur Medical Board Action
A survey has revealed high consensus among state licensing boards for online behaviors among physicians that would result in investigation. Medscape Medical News
Rapid Tests Diagnose Dry Eye, Adenovirus Conjunctivitis
Two rapid point-of-care tests diagnose dry eye and adenoviral conjunctivitis. Office staff can perform them, and results are ready in 10 minutes. Medscape Medical News
Iris nevi have ‘low’ malignant potential
The malignant transformation rate for iris nevi is 8% over 15 years, a case series by US researchers has found.
Possible Negative Side Effects Of VEGF Inhibition Therapy For Eye Disease
A new Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science (IOVS) article reveals that increasingly aggressive therapies that block VEGF could cause damage in treating eye diseases. Scientists discovered inhibiting anti-VEGF might have a harmful effect on the tissue responsible for producing the fluid that bathes the eye, medically termed the ciliary body…
Aggressive surveillance questionable for eye melanoma recurrence
Patients treated for primary choroidal or ciliary body melanoma may not always benefit from an aggressive surveillance strategy for the detection of metastatic disease, caution US researchers.
Ophthalmology’s Challenges: An Expert Interview With Paul Sternberg Jr, MD
In an interview with Medscape Medical News, the new president of the American Academy of Ophthalmology reflected on challenges the profession faces today and the future. Medscape Medical News
Timolol to Treat Myopic Regression After LASIK
If it works, timolol therapy might result in happier patients after LASIK. Medscape Ophthalmology
A Clinic for Complex Visual Problems in Older People
Older adults may have other health issues that contribute to vision problems as they age. How can clinicians across disciplines work together to best diagnose and treat these patients as they age and experience difficulty with vision? Eye
Abnormal Fixation Hampers AMD Patients’ Facial Recognition
Abnormal eye movement patterns and visual fixations in patients with macular degeneration may contribute to their lessened ability to recognize faces, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Watching for Eye Cancer Mets Can Be Risky (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Aggressive surveillance for survivors of ocular melanoma appears to carry a relatively high risk of secondary cancers from the radiation exposure, particularly for young women, a study suggested.
Two Lots of Mitomycin for Ophthalmic Use Recalled
Mobius Therapeutics, LLC, has issued a voluntary recall of Mitosol because of sterility concerns. News Alerts
Delisting Routine Eye Exams From Health Plan Resulted In Fewer Necessary Eye Exams For Patients With Diabetes
The delisting of routine eye exams from the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) for healthy adults under age 65 has resulted in lower rates of recommended eye screening for people with diabetes, states a study published in CMAJ – even though eye exams…
Narrow Retinal Vessels Raise Risk for Open-Angle Glaucoma
Ophthalmologists might someday use the diameter of retinal arterioles to assess a patient’s risks for primary open-angle glaucoma. Medscape Medical News