Shire plc announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) Capsules (CII), the first and only medication for the treatment of moderate to severe binge eating disorder (B.E.D.) in adults, shown to…
Ophthalmologists: Will 2015 Make You or Break You?
From a clinical and practice management perspective, the new year holds many challenges for ophthalmologists. Here are the key trends to look for in 2015. Medscape Business of Medicine
Alcon net sales increased to $10.8 billion in 2014
Alcon’s net sales for fiscal year 2014 totaled $10.8 billion, a 3% increase from the previous year, according to a press release from Novartis.Surgical, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals and vision care sales grew by 5%, 3% and 2%, respectively, for the full year.
FDA approves two Tecnis multifocal IOLs from Abbott
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Abbott’s +2.75 D and +3.25 D Tecnis one-piece multifocal IOLs, according to a press release.The new IOLs provide cataract patients with options to have a full range of near, intermediate and distance vision, with a treatment customized to meet their personal needs and lifestyle, the release said.
Anisocoria in a pediatric patient after bounce house accident
The ophthalmology service at Tufts Medical Center was consulted for a “blown pupil” in the right eye of a 2-year-old boy. He was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit after falling approximately 15 feet from an unsecured bounce house that was lifted into the air by a gust of wind.When emergency medical services arrived, the patient was found lying on his back, minimally responsive with a weak cry and shallow breathing. He was intubated in the field, and atropine was used before intubation. The dilated right pupil was noted (Read more...)
Hygiene practices affect contact lens case contamination, reports Optometry and Vision Science
Washing hands with soap, letting case dry are among steps to reduce contaminationContact lens wearers who don’t follow certain hygiene habits have increased bacterial contamination of their…