Albinism is a genetic condition also called achromia, achromasia, or achromatosis. It is characterized by a deficit in the production in melanin and by the partial or complete absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. This hereditary disease can…
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An Infant With Esotropia and Nystagmus
What condition do you suspect is present in this 9-month-old girl with esotropia and large-amplitude nystagmus? Medscape Ophthalmology
Large Swathe of Physicians Shun Medicaid, Medicare Patients
More than 1 in 3 physicians do not accept new Medicaid patients, and pathologists are more likely than internists to give them an appointment, according to a new survey. Medscape Medical News
Optogenetic Therapies for Vision workshop to be held on June 1
The Foundation Fighting Blindness and Massachusetts Eye and Ear will host the Optogenetic Therapies for Vision workshop on Friday, June 1, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m., in Boston.
Optic Nerve Regeneration in Mice Linked to Improved Vision
In a mouse model, interventions resulting in optic nerve regeneration restored some components of vision, suggesting possible strategies through future research for patients with optic nerve damage. Medscape Medical News
Severe Eye Hemorrhages Uncommon in Critically Ill Children
Severe, multilayered retinal hemorrhages, which are often found in cases of abusive head trauma, are rare in a population of critically ill children without a history of abuse, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Changes After Space Travel
This fascinating article reviews the evidence on the effects of space flight on eyes and vision. Medscape Family Medicine
Scientists determine genetic sequences of all 12 vancomycin-resistant staph strains
National Institutes of Health-funded scientists have determined the genetic sequences of all 12 available strains of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria resistant to vancomycin-an antibiotic of last resort-and have demonstrated that resistance arose indepen…
Better Pill Bottle For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Two students from UC’s top-ranked design programs have applied for a provisional patent on their design and prototype of a prescription-medicine pill bottle for the blind and visually impaired – an innovation that could benefit millions of users…
CMS to Version 5010 Laggards: Get Ready to Borrow Money
The agency warns that once it begins enforcing new standards for electronic claims on July 1, noncompliant physicians may experience payment delays. Medscape Medical News
Cooper Green installs Medsphere’s OpenVista EHR
MedsphereSystems Corporation and Cooper Green Mercy Hospital today announced that Cooper Green has gone live on Medsphere’s OpenVista open source electronic health record (EHR).
Human cytomegalovirus associated with neovascular AMD
A team of researchers, including a scientist from the Viral Immunology Center at Georgia State University, have found that a type of herpesvirus infection of the eye is associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a disease that …
Where You Practice Makes a Difference: Best Places to Practice
Medscape looked at an array of criteria to come up with the best places in each region of the United States for physicians to practice. There are some surprises! Medscape Business of Medicine
Zeiss Launches Online Vision Screening Platform (Medgadget Interview)
An online screening tool from Carl Zeiss Vision enables visitors to test their visual acuity, contrast vision, and color vision. Designed for people who wear glasses or contacts as well as those who don’t, the site was developed for the company&#…
Simple Solution For Age Related Macular Degeneration
A device which could restore sight to patients with one of the most common causes of blindness in the developed world is under development in an international partnership…
Using Low-Cost Accessible Software, Scientists Design Indoor Navigation System For The Blind
University of Nevada, Reno computer science engineering team Kostas Bekris and Eelke Folmer presented their indoor navigation system for people with visual impairments at two national conferences recently…
E-Prescribing Growth Could Bode Well for Med Adherence
When physicians e-prescribe, the percentage of patients who actually pick up their medications at the pharmacy increases 10%, according to a pharmacy industry group that promotes the technology. Medscape Medical News
PCORI: What Is It? How Does It Work? The Director Explains
Dr. Joseph Selby, head of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute, tells Dr. Eli Adashi what this newly created institute is all about. Medscape Internal Medicine
Smartphones A Big Help To Visually Impaired
iPhones and other smartphones can be a huge help to the visually impaired, but few vision doctors are recommending them to patients, according to a study co-authored by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine ophthalmologist. Researchers…
Inturned Eyelashes: A Temporary Fix With Adhesive Tape
A common medical adhesive tape can be used to provide effective but temporary relief of symptoms caused by inturned upper eyelid eyelashes. Medscape Medical News