Read about how herpes stromal keratitis can develop, and the best treatments for it. Future Virology
Organized Medicine Bristles at Proposed ‘Sleep Regulations’
An editorial in the NEJM states surgeons should disclose when they are sleep-deprived, and several groups have asked the federal government to limit shifts of all medical residents to 16 hours. Medscape Medical News
Bottle Rockets Can Cause Serious Eye Injuries In Children
Bottle rockets can cause significant eye injuries in children, often leading to permanent loss of vision, according to a report posted online today that will appear in the May print issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals…
Implant Appears Effective For Treating Inflammatory Disease Within The Eye
An implant that releases the medication dexamethasone within the eye appears safe and effective for the treatment of some types of uveitis (swelling and inflammation in the eye’s middle layer), according to a report posted online today that will appear…
Study Evaluates Prevalence Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration In The United States
An estimated 6.5 percent of Americans age 40 and older have the eye disease age-related macular degeneration, a lower rate than was reported 15 years ago, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, one of the JAMA/Archives…