The therapeutic indications for aflibercept (Eylea, Bayer Pharma AG) should include treatment of visual impairment caused by macular edema secondary to central retinal vein occlusion in adults. International Approvals
AMA urges physicians to report conflicts of interest prior to Sunshine Act deadline
The Physician Payment Sunshine Act will require pharmaceutical and medical device companies to report on their interactions with physicians starting on Aug. 1, and the American Medical Association is urging physicians to report, update and correct their financial and conflict of interest disclosures.“The Sunshine Act affects all physicians with a current medical license and the changes are starting now,” Ardis Hoven, MD, president of the American Medical Association (AMA) stated in a press release. “Physicians should know that pharmaceutical and medical device companies must begin tracking and reporting information on (Read more...)
Schizophrenia affected by ‘poor ability to track moving objects’
Impaired eye movements could play a part in the symptoms of schizophrenia, according to a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Researchers form the University of British Columbia tracked the eye movements of patients with schizophrenia whil…
InnFocus gets financing FDA authorization for MicroShunt study
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted authorization to InnFocus to begin a phase 1 trial of its MicroShunt device to treat open-angle glaucoma, according to a news release.InnFocus also received $13.4 million in financing from HOYA Group an…
Corneal sensitivity decreased in keratoconus patients after corneal cross-linking
Use of corneal cross-linking resulted in reduced corneal sensitivity among patients with progressive keratoconus, according to a study.The prospective, nonrandomized clinical trial included 72 eyes of 36 patients. Cross-linking surgery was performed on…
SD-OCT may predict disruption of segment layers for patients with commotio retinae
Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography predicted visual prognosis of commotio retinae, according to a study.The retrospective review included 52 eyes of 52 patients with outer retinal atrophy resulting from closed-globe trauma. The authors analyz…