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Patients With Open-Angle Glaucoma Account For A Large Part Of Costs
A small subset of patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) account for a large proportion of all glaucoma-related charges in the United States, according to new data published by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center and Washingto…
Small subset of patients with OAG accounts for large proportion of all glaucoma-related charges
A small subset of patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) account for a large proportion of all glaucoma-related charges in the United States, according to new data published by researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center and Washingto…
Celiac Disease a Risk Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy
Longstanding celiac disease is associated with an increased risk of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 1 diabetes, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information
Mechanism Identified That Leads To Diabetes, Blindness
The rare disorder Wolfram syndrome is caused by mutations in a single gene, but its effects on the body are far reaching. The disease leads to diabetes, hearing and vision loss, nerve cell damage that causes motor difficulties, and early death. Now, re…
Ocriplasmin: A Promising Option for Vitreomacular Adhesions
Dr. Julia Haller from Wills Eye Institute comments on ocriplasmin’s potential to become the first pharmacologic option to treat symptomatic vitreomacular adhesions, and how it could affect practice. Medscape Ophthalmology
Medicare Sequestration Will Cost Clinicians $4.9 Billion
The 2% cut also will hit hospitals to the tune of $5.6 billion next year and reduce spending for the National Institutes of Health by $2.5 billion, which the Obama administration says will hurt research. Medscape Medical News
Are the New Sjögren Syndrome Criteria Necessary?
Do the new classification criteria for Sjögren syndrome offer a clear advantage over existing recommendations? Medscape Rheumatology
Making Soft Contact Lens Use Safer
Most of the risk factors for keratitis are easily modifiable. Medscape Ophthalmology
Are Branded and Generic Drugs Really the Same?
A survey of over 1400 Medscape physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants describes prescribers’ experiences with use of generic agents. Medscape Pharmacists
Recommended Vaccines for All Healthcare Personnel
Everyone who ‘shares air’ with patients needs these vaccines. CDC Expert Commentary
Light-Sensitive Moiety Added To Anesthetic Propofol Allowing Control Of Narcotic Effect By Light – May Treat Certain Eye Diseases
In a new study, a light-sensitive moiety has been added to propofol, a commonly used anesthetic, allowing its narcotic effect to be controlled by light. The compound also offers a possible route to the treatment of certain eye diseases. Inhibitory neu…
Fifth Military Vision Research Symposium to take place from Sept. 18-20
Eye injuries in war have changed – and increased in number – as weapons, tactics, technology and strategies have evolved. Today’s soldiers face threats from explosive devices that cause extensive damage areas not protected by body armor. Military exper…
University of Rochester faculty member to receive Ant-nio Champalimaud Vision Award
David Williams, a faculty member of the University of Rochester’s Institute of Optics, director of its Center for Visual Science, and dean for research in Arts, Science, and Engineering, will receive the Ant-nio Champalimaud Vision Award at a ceremony …
‘Real World’ Trial of Ranibizumab Raises No Safety Signals
A large trial confirms the efficacy and safety of ranibizumab for wet age-related macular degeneration in the clinical practice setting. Medscape Medical News
Factors predictive of successful DME treatment revealed
The pretreatment central subfield thickness in the eyes of patients with diabetic macular edema is the strongest predictor of outcome after one year of treatment with ranibizumab, with a reduction linked to better visual acuity outcomes, report researc…
Imagine Eyes rtx1 Retinal Camera Delivers Cellular Resolution
Imagine Eyes, a company based in Orsay, France, is making available its rtx1 Adaptive Optics Retinal Camera to ophthalmologists in Europe now that it’s CE Marked. The imaging system allows visualization of the retina at cellular scale, resolving …
Corneal Surface Changes After Q-Value Guided LASIK and LASEK
How do visual acuity, corneal high-order aberrations, and changes in the anterior corneal surface compare between Q-value guided LASIK and LASEK? This new study looks at the two procedures. BMC Ophthalmology
Automatic 2% Medicare Cut Will Cost 767,000 Jobs, Study Says
Most of the lost jobs are outside healthcare. Organized medicine is urging Congress to spare physicians the consequences of ‘sequestration,’ scheduled for next year. Medscape Medical News
Readily available index provides practical landmarks for glaucoma patients
The mean deviation index, a widely understood metric for summarizing damage to an individuals’ visual field, could help physicians estimate practical landmarks in patients with glaucoma such as fitness to drive, report UK researchers.