More and more studies are establishing a link between healthy eating and AMD development and progression. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Commentary
What Do Doctors Really Think About the ACA?
Physicians from all over the country tell Medscape about their experiences with the ACA. What’s your take? Medscape Business of Medicine
ASCRS 2017: Refining Cataract and Refractive Surgery
From illuminating risk factors for post-LASIK failure to the promising SMILE procedure, it was a meeting of status quo challenging data. Medscape Ophthalmology
Keeping Your Potential Biases in Check Ensures Proper Patient Management
Bias is evolutionarily hardwired in us but can hurt patient outcomes. Being aware of bias is the first step toward rooting it out. Medscape Optometry
View From Space: Priceless but Damaging
Dr Roger Steinert on the latest research into deep space’s impact on astronauts’ eyes. Medscape Ophthalmology
Concussion in Kids: Less-Recognized Visual Changes
Post-concussion, oculomotor and binocular visual issues are more likely to disrupt kids’ schooling, says Dr Christina Master. CHOP Expert Commentary
Rare Melanomas Prove ‘Hard to Get’ Using Immunotherapy
Dr Jeffrey Weber assesses the benefit of immunotherapies in two rare subtypes of melanoma and finds that rates of survival and duration of response trail well behind those associated with cutaneous melanoma. Medscape Oncology
As US Rx Drug Costs Rise, International Pharmacies Beckon
More and more patients are heading to the borders to escape the doughnut hole-sized gap in their wallets. Medscape Optometry
Drawn to Innovation? Then Set Your Sights on Ophthalmology
Dr Charles Wykoff, a retina clinician-scientist, explains how recent breakthroughs have added to the joys that come with choosing ophthalmology as a specialty. Medscape Med Students
Do Fluoroquinolones Increase Retinal Detachment Risk?
Experts say contrary results shouldn’t yet change established practices, but further analysis is warranted. Medscape Ophthalmology
Can’t-Miss Highlights in Retina
Catch up on the latest in the diagnosis and management of vitreoretinal diseases, including some of the new and upcoming therapeutic options. Medscape Ophthalmology
6 Major Advances in Ophthalmology
Take a look back at some of the top innovations that advanced the field of ophthalmology in 2016. Medscape Ophthalmology
New Risks Posed by Vancomycin Use in Cataract Surgery
Dr Roger Steinert shares the latest information on hemorrhagic occlusive retinal vasculitis, a new and potentially devastating complication. Medscape Ophthalmology
Current Screening for Congenital CMV: Who Are We Missing?
The majority of infants born with congenital CMV infection are asymptomatic and thus missed with current screening strategies. What are the pros and cons of universal screening? CHOP Expert Commentary
New Guidelines for Hydroxychloroquine Visual Screening
With increasing and broader use of hydroxychloroquine, more patients are in need of ongoing screening for retinal toxicity. Medscape Optometry
Diabetic Neuropathy Screening: More Bang for the Buck
Researchers are finding ways to make annual screening quick, easy, and comprehensive for patients.
Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
Two New Corneal Inlays Increase Options for Presbyopia
Dr Roger Steinert discusses the relative merits of both the KAMRA Inlay and the Raindrop Near Vision Inlay. Medscape Ophthalmology
Are Oral Bisphosphonates Associated With Wet AMD?
With the rising prevalence of oral bisphosphonate use and wet age-related macular degeneration, we must ask ourselves if the two are related. Medscape Ophthalmology
As Glaucoma Management Evolves, New Options Abound
Optometrists have been liberated from earlier restrictive management strategies. Now the challenge is in keeping up-to-date with the newest possibilities. Medscape Optometry
A ‘Symfony’ of Hope for Cataract Patients
From distance and near vision to astigmatism and chromatic aberration, the new Symfony intraocular lens seems to correct it all. Wills Eye Hospital