The primary treatment for wet macular degeneration, a chronic eye condition that causes vision loss, is effective even if patients have macular traction problems, a Mayo Clinic study shows. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Amer…
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Speed And Ease Of Reading Improved For People With Moderate Vision Loss By Digital Tablets
People who have eye diseases that damage their central vision can regain the ability to read quickly and comfortably by using digital tablets, according to a recent study. The research found that people with moderate vision loss could increase their re…
Study Examines Genetics, Incidence Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A report that describes the relationship of age and risk alleles (variant gene forms) with the incidence and progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) during a 20-year period suggests that the overall five-year incidence of early AMD was 9…
Novel Drug Boosts Anti-VEGF Effects in AMD
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Adding an investigational agent on top of anti-angiogenesis drugs may improve outcomes in wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), researchers said here.
AAO: Gene Tests Not Shown Helpful for Eye Diseases
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Ophthalmologists should steer clear of recommending genetic tests for complex diseases like age-related macular degeneration (AMD) because the evidence for their utility just doesn’t exist, researchers said here.
Newly Approved Trabecular Microbypass Stent
Long-term data on the iStent are beginning to emerge after approval of the device. Medscape Ophthalmology
Fungal Endophthalmitis: Diagnosis and Treatment
Dr. Smith from CDC reviews the history that should tip you off to potential fungal endophthalmitis. CDC Expert Commentary
Model Created With Cells From Skin For Blinding Eye Disease
For the first time, Wisconsin researchers have taken skin from patients and, using induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) technology, turned them into a laboratory model for an inherited type of macular degeneration. Dr…
Automated eye tests best for toddlers
Children under the age of 4 years benefit from instrument-based vision screening rather than visual acuity tests since the former is quick, requires minimal cooperation of the child, and is not dependent on their behavioral responses, says a policy sta…
Re-elected President, Divided Congress Need Rx for Gridlock
With Democrats holding on to the Senate and the GOP still in charge of the House, will President Obama’s second term differ from his first? The coming ‘fiscal cliff’ drama may hold clues. Medscape Medical News
Small Stents for Glaucoma Part of AAO Buzz
CHICAGO (MedPage Today) — Attendees at this year’s American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting will be taking a close look at the efficacy of stents for glaucoma, especially in earlier stages of the disease.
Omeros to present results from first pivotal Phase 3 trial of OMS302 at AAO annual meeting
Omeros Corporation today reported that it will present data from its first pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial evaluating OMS302 at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) Annual Meeting, which will take place from November 10 through November 13 in Chi…
FDA accepts Merck’s suvorexant NDA for standard review
Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for suvorexant, the company’s investigational insomnia medicine, has been accepted for standard review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administratio…
Corneal limbal stromal cells could lead to new treatments for eye conditions
Eye experts and scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered specific cells in the eye which could lead to a new procedure to treat and cure blinding eye conditions.
New Breakthrough Can Help Save Vision
Certain cells, called corneal limbal stromal cells, have been identified in the eye, which could lead to a new treatment to cure blinding eye conditions…
Ocular sebaceous carcinoma rare, but often misdiagnosed in UK
Ocular sebaceous carcinoma is rare in the UK, say researchers in the British Journal of Ophthalmology.
Global Health Service Partnership: A Model for Global Health
Global healthcare can and should be different. Have you ever considered going abroad to share your healthcare skills? Here is your chance! Medscape Infectious Diseases
Glaucoma: 5% of Patients Account for One Quarter of Costs
Just 5% of glaucoma patients accounted for nearly one quarter of glaucoma-related costs in a large cohort study; overall glaucoma-related healthcare expenditures peak 6 months after surgery. Medscape Medical News
Obama’s Healthcare Policy Record
Medicare, Medicaid and the 2010 health law were hot topics this presidential campaign season. KHN has assembled this resource page to help track President Barack Obama’s health policy record from his 2008 campaign positions to the enactment of the heal…
New Test Device Allows More Real-Life Modeling Of Contact Lens Wear
Modern contact lens materials are prone to drying when exposed to air, which contributes to the buildup of deposits on contact lenses, according to a study – “The Impact of Intermittent Air Exposure on Lipid Deposition”, * appearing in the November iss…