Although 1.5% of all ED visits are eye-related, they make up only 0.76% of total ED charges, suggesting reimbursement may be lagging. Medscape Medical News
Dynamic light scattering technique may help detect people at risk of cataracts and presbyopia
As we age, proteins in the lenses of our eyes start misbehaving: They unfold and congregate in clusters that block, scatter and distort light as it passes through the lens. A cloudy area, or cataract, forms. In a new study, scientists found that throug…
UAB experts available to discuss latest advancements on concussion treatment
With the release of the controversial movie, “Concussion”, many questions arise for parents with children playing contact and noncontact sports.
New study reveals why some vestibular schwannomas cause hearing loss
A new study at Massachusetts Eye and Ear showed that in some cases of vestibular schwannoma, a sometimes-lethal tumor often associated with neurofibromatosis 2 (NF2), secretions from the tumor contain toxic molecules that damage the inner ear.
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VIDEO: Ocular Therapeutix president gives company update
MIAMI — At the CEDARS/ASPENS meeting, Amar Sawhney, president and CEO of Ocular Therapeutix, discusses the recent FDA acceptance of the new drug application for Dextenza.
CMS Shares Highest $$$ Medicare Drugs of 2014
(MedPage Today) — Hep C drug accounts for greatest share of Medicare drug spending.