Retinopathy of prematurity is a major cause of blindness in children. Is there a better way to identify these children earlier? CHOP Expert Commentary
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Lessons for the Practicing Ophthalmologist
You won’t want to miss these highlights of clinical eye research from Wills Eye Hospital. Wills Eye Hospital
Practice-Changing Highlights in Glaucoma
Find out whether you are up-to-date with the latest glaucoma surgery enhancements. Medscape Ophthalmology
How Far Would You Go for Science?
Dr. Roger Steinert shares a story told by Nobel laureate Dr. Barry Marshall, whose great discovery of Helicobacter pylori as the cause of peptic ulcer disease was difficult to swallow. Medscape Ophthalmology
23andMe CEO on Her Mission to Shake Up Preventive Care
Dr. Eric Topol talks with CEO of 23andMe Anne Wojcicki about how her company is challenging the status quo in healthcare. Medscape
Surgical Innovations in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Dr. Stefanie Davidson reviews the highlights from this year’s American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meeting. CHOP Expert Commentary
A ‘Perfect Storm’ in Ophthalmology
Drs. Roger Steinert, Stephen Lane, and Thomas Samuelson discuss the convergence of technology, devices, and measurement formulas that promises better patient outcomes than ever before. Medscape Ophthalmology
Are You an Ethical Physician? Take This Quiz
The Code of Medical Ethics promulgated by the American Medical Association is the underpinning for ethical physician behavior. Are you an adherent? Medscape Internal Medicine
Hormones and Glaucoma: What’s the Risk?
Recent findings on the impact of hormones on the development of glaucoma are explored. Wills Eye Hospital
The US Healthcare System vs The US Postal Service
George Lundberg uses an 11-item scorecard to compare the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and populism of US healthcare and the US Postal Service. Medscape Internal Medicine
Preview: What Not to Miss at ASCRS 2014
From Senator Rand Paul to the House of Blues, this year’s American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting in Boston offers a fun and educational experience. Medscape Ophthalmology
Advances in Presbyopia Correction
Dr. Roger Steinert reports on the latest data on intracorneal inlays for the treatment of presbyopia. Medscape Ophthalmology
Marfan Syndrome: New Challenges
Many individuals with Marfan syndrome remain undiagnosed, and in spite of a much-improved chance of a normal lifespan, the risk of sudden death remains for untreated individuals. Mayo Clinic
Do Physician ‘Rules of Conduct’ Extend Outside of Medicine?
What code of conduct applies to a physician who becomes a politician, journalist, or TV personality hawking medical miracles? Medscape Internal Medicine
Taking the Boards: A Frisking, Then a Mugging
Dr. John Marshall found board certification ‘really hard,’ partly because questions had no right answer. He asks: Are boards a fair measure of a practicing physician’s skills and knowledge base? Medscape Oncology
Reaching a Milestone in the Treatment of Keratoconus
Approval of cross-linking by the FDA would be an important step forward in the treatment of keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Dr. Roger Steinert offers commentary. Medscape Ophthalmology
Wisely Choosing the Right Care
More than 60 medical societies have named hundreds of routine actions or tests that are unnecessary and shouldn’t be done, speeding the momentum of this effort. Medscape Internal Medicine
Intracorneal Inlays for Presbyopia
A hydrogel inlay is liked by patients and their corneas for the correction of presbyopia. Medscape Ophthalmology
Better Solutions for Astigmatism
Dr. Roger Steinert reports how astigmatism correction during cataract surgery is improving, a fraction of a diopter at a time. Medscape Ophthalmology
Is Healthcare Shaped by Industry? Of Course It Is
Healthcare today is undeniably intertwined with industry. The challenge is to keep it professional and patient-centered. Medscape Internal Medicine