Brytly is the first over-the-counter eye drop containing apraclonidine and is approved for adults and children ages 12 and older. Medscape Medical News
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Recognizing Cortical Visual Impairment in Children
Cortical visual impairment is the leading cause of blindness in children in the developed world and is increasing in incidence. Medscape Medical News
Congenital CMV: Which Infants Need an Eye Exam?
Few asymptomatic, CMV-positive newborns have signs on screening of eye abnormalities. Medscape Medical News
Study Shows Potential of Omitting Speculum in Eye Injections
A meta-analysis finds less pain with manual eyelid retraction than with a speculum and fewer complications with device-assisted techniques. Medscape Medical News
Can Anti-VEGF Cause More Complications in DME Patients?
A study of more than 40,000 diabetic patients found the injectable treatment associated with a nearly threefold increased risk for ocular hypertension or glaucoma over 5 years. Medscape Medical News
Drusen Type Tied to Atrophy, Not Anti-VEGF Response
A study finds drusen type is linked to macular atrophy risk in wet AMD, but not to how well eyes respond to anti-VEGF treatment. Medscape Medical News
Glaukos Says Late-stage Eye Disease Treatment Shows Lasting Benefits After Single Dose
Glaukos said on Wednesday patients treated with its late-stage eye disease therapy maintained improvements in vision and corneal shape three years after a single treatment… Reuters Health Information
Staying on Aspirin Seen Mostly Safe in Vitreoretinal Surgery
A meta-analysis finds staying on aspirin therapy did not necessarily raise the risk for ocular bleeding complications during vitreoretinal surgery. Medscape Medical News
Concert Laser Unmasks Eye Condition: EURETINA Case Reports
A laser reveals hidden vascular pathology, ocular findings signal cancer recurrence, and a possible link between eating disorders and retinal hemorrhage. Medscape Medical News
Early Pegcetacoplan Use Preserves More Retina in GA
Five-year data show pegcetacoplan slows geographic atrophy, with earlier treatment preserving more retinal tissue than delayed treatment. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Thinning Seen Below Prediabetes A1c Threshold
Retinal neurodegenerative changes were associated with A1c levels below the current threshold for prediabetes, UK Biobank data show. Medscape Medical News
Age Affects Dupilumab’s Quality-of-Life Benefits in Kids
Dupilumab appears to improve young children’s eczema, but they experience more itching and skin irritation than older children and teens. Medscape Medical News
Medscape Poll: AI in Ophthalmology — The Road Ahead
From the approval in 2018 of the IDx-DR to today, eye care is one of the areas of medicine in which AI is making the biggest early impact. Medscape Reader Polls
Merck’s Drug for Diabetes-related Eye Disease Meets Trial Goal
Merck said on Thursday its injectable drug for a serious eye disease affecting people with diabetes was as effective as the current standard treatment in improving visual… Reuters Health Information
Laser Safety: Eye Protection During Aesthetic Treatments
Recommendations from an expert focus on protecting the eyes during laser treatments. Medscape Medical News
Beacon’s Gene Therapy for Vision Loss Condition Meets Main Trial Goal
Beacon Therapeutics said on Monday its experimental gene therapy improved the ability to read in low-light conditions in a late-stage trial on people with a form of… Reuters Health Information
Stem Cells Improve Sight — and Open New Possibilities
People with a progressive genetic eye disorder see more clearly after receiving engineered grafts that repair the damaged surfaces of their eyes, offering a glimpse at what future treatments could hold. Medscape Medical News
Ultrasound May Help Predict Graves Orbitopathy Risk
Researchers test a new risk score using ultrasound to screen for orbitopathy, a complication estimated to occur in more than 25% of people with Graves disease. Medscape Medical News
5 Things Doctors Should Know About Medical AI Regulation
Federal and state regulators are drawing new boundaries around medical AI, from how the tools are vetted to who bears responsibility when they fail. Medscape Medical News
Watch Out! A Coding Audit May Be Coming Your Way
Payers are stepping up their audit activities for medical practice and hospital billing and coding. Here’s how to avoid being a target. Medscape Medical News