(MedPage Today) — If state doesn’t select applicable metrics, CMS will
Value-Based Pricing Will Help With High Rx Costs
(MedPage Today) — More data needed to put it into practice, experts say
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Intravitreal sirolimus resolves vitreous haze in SAKURA study 1
LAS VEGAS — Intravitreal sirolimus may significantly resolve vitreous haze in patients with no anterior segment involvement, according to a presentation here. Pravin U. Dugel, MD, presented double-masked data of vitreous haze scores and steroid tapering success results of 347 patients with noninfectious uveitis of the posterior segment from month 5 of the SAKURA study 1 post hoc analysis at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Study identifies amblyopia as key factor for poor reading in school-age children
Children with amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye,” may have impaired ocular motor function. This can result in difficulties in activities for which sequential eye movements are important, such as reading.
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Speaker presents keys to avoid complications with femtosecond laser cataract surgery
LAS VEGAS — There are a variety of ways for surgeons to avoid complications with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, according to a presentation here. H. Burkhard Dick, MD, presented his tips, pearls and hints in preventing complications with femtosecond cataract surgery at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
New Strategies but Modest Benefit in Uveal Melanoma
New therapies being tried in uveual melanoma include combination everolimus, pasireotide long-acting release, and the MEK inhibitor trametinib. Medscape Medical News