Two novel, noninvasive, and relatively simple eye tests show promise as potential screening tools for early Alzheimer’s disease. Medscape Medical News
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Ozurdex implant yields significant visual gain in pseudophakic patients with DME
A steroid-eluting implant improved vision for 3 years in pseudophakic patients with diabetic macular edema, according to an expert.In June, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Ozurdex (dexamethasone intravitreal implant 0.7 mg, Allergan) for…
Novartis and Google to Develop ‘Smart’ Contact Lens
Swiss drugmaker Novartis has struck an agreement with Google to develop “smart” contact lenses that would help diabetics track their blood glucose levels or restore the eye’s ability to focus.
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Collagen copolymer toric phakic IOL provides stable visual, refractive outcomes
The use of a collagen copolymer toric phakic IOL was shown to be safe, effective and provide stable visual outcomes for the correction of high and low levels of astigmatism, according to a study. The prospective case series included 35 eyes of 20 patie…
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Half of quality improvement studies found ineffective
While researchers reported that audit and feedback can potentially improve the quality of health care, results from a new study indicate that only half of all quality improvement studies lead to improvements in medical practices.Investigators at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto showed that feedback and testing audits can improve quality, but the implementation of the intervention is key to achieving beneficial results.
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Subjective estimation of ILM peeling surface without dye improves with experience
Junior and senior surgeons’ ability to subjectively estimate the internal limiting membrane peeling surface without the use of dye was fair; however, surface areas were larger for more-experienced surgeons, researchers found.In a prospective study, 30 eyes of 30 patients underwent epiretinal membrane surgery; half of the patients had surgery performed by a senior surgeon, and the other half had surgery performed by two junior surgeons. All patients underwent an eye examination, which included measurement for best corrected visual acuity, slit-lamp examination and a dilated fundus ophthalmoscopy.