Trabecular micro-bypass stents work as well as travoprost to reduce intraocular pressure in glaucoma, say researchers. Medscape Medical News
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SCOTUS hears arguments over tax credits for subsidies under ACA
The U.S. Supreme Court today began hearing oral arguments in King vs. Burwell, a case that will determine whether the Internal Revenue Service may extend tax-credit subsidies for health insurance purchased through federal exchanges established by the A…
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Clearside launches phase 2 clinical trial for triamcinolone acetonide
Clearside Biomedical has begun enrollment for a phase 2 clinical trial to evaluate triamcinolone acetonide in the treatment of macular edema associated with retinal vein occlusion, according to a press release.Clearside’s proprietary formulation of triamcinolone acetonide, CLS-TA, is administered via suprachoroidal injection with the company’s micro-injector.
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IOP outcomes may not be affected by postop steroids after combined cataract, trabecular micro-bypass surgery
CORONADO, Calif. — The use of steroids after trabecular micro-bypass stent surgery and concomitant cataract surgery may not cause negative IOP and medication use outcomes, according to a presentation here.In a poster presented at the American Glaucoma Society meeting, Aaron Winter, MD, and colleagues compared the outcomes of open-angle glaucoma patients who received a trabecular micro-bypass stent and underwent cataract surgery. Postoperatively, 52 patients received topical antibiotics and NSAIDs for 1 week and 4 weeks and 52 patients received topical steroids for 4 weeks.
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Fixed dose combination proves superior in reducing diurnal IOP
CORONADO, Calif. — A fixed-dose combination of IOP-lowering medications reduced diurnal IOP more effectively than its constituent components dosed individually, according to a scientific poster presented here.Jason Bacharach, MD, and colleagues reported that PG324 ophthalmic solution (Aerie Pharmaceuticals) proved superior to both latanoprost and AR-13324 (Aerie) in reducing IOP over 1 month.
People with impaired vision may ‘miss out’ on vital support to which they are entitled, UK
New research from the University of York’s Social Policy Research Unit (SPRU) provides evidence that securing specialist vision rehabilitation support gives people with sight loss confidence, makes…