Researchers say fluocinolone implants can delay proliferative diabetic retinopathy and slow progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
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Some Chronic Medications Affect IOP, May up Glaucoma Risk
Use of commonly prescribed medications for chronic conditions can alter intraocular pressure (IOP), a major risk factor for the development of glaucoma, researchers from Singapore say. Reuters Health Information
Patients With Uveitis Fare Worse After Cataract Surgery
Outcomes of cataract surgery are poorer in patients with uveitis, according to new research. Reuters Health Information
Faster Diagnosis Could Improve Quality of Life in Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease can be difficult to diagnose, and delays in diagnosis may lead to more severe symptoms and a greater impact on patients’ daily lives, according to a European study. Reuters Health Information
Accelerated Crosslinking Effective for Keratoconus
Accelerated transepithelial corneal crosslinking safely and effectively treats progressive keratoconus, researchers reported. Medscape Medical News
NOACs Linked to Higher Risk of Intraocular Bleeding
Some new oral anticoagulants (NOACs) are associated with an increased risk of intraocular hemorrhage, according to a new analysis of World Health Organization (WHO) data. Reuters Health Information
Electronic Record Keeping With Google Glass and Helpers
Google Glass technology used in combination with a remote scribe can help physicians keep up with federal electronic health record requirements. Could it be the stethoscope of this century? Medscape Medical News
Does Diabetes Affect Corneal Transplant Suitability?
Researchers have drawn different conclusions about the effect of diabetes on corneal endothelial cell count and donor eye suitability for transplant. Reuters Health Information
Use of Rescue Aflibercept Linked With Improved Vision After DME Therapy
Intravitreal aflibercept injections are associated with better visual acuity in patients who have lost some of their vision after macular laser photocoagulation for diabetic macular edema (DME), according to a post hoc analysis of two randomized clinic…
Early Cell Loss After Corneal Transplant Due to Eye Bank Miscount
Most very early cell loss after corneal transplant isn’t due to surgical technique but to overestimated cell counts by eye banks, new research from France suggests. Reuters Health Information
Intravitreal Dexamethasone Improves Uveitic CME
An intravitreal dexamethasone implant may help patients who experience persistent CME despite control of ocular inflammation, a new study has found. Medscape Medical News
Cost-effectiveness of Follow-up Efforts After Cataract Surgery
In low- and middle-income countries, a reminder on the day of cataract surgery is the most cost-effective way to help ensure a follow-up visit, rather than making phone calls or offering transportation subsidies, researchers report. Reuters Health In…
Persistent, Severe Dry Eye Linked to Pain, Nonocular Factors
Severe dry eye symptoms, baseline ocular pain, and nonocular risk factors that affected pain perception and severity predicted severe dry eye symptoms 1 year after presentation. Medscape Medical News
Flap Technique Effective for Macular Hole-Associated Retinal Detachment
The ILM flap technique resulted in better vision, macular hole closure, and retinal reattachment in patients with macular hole-associated retinal detachment compared with ILM peeling alone. Medscape Medical News
Risk Factors for Cystoid Macular Edema Identified
Extensive retinal detachment, advanced age, and use of external drainage were associated with a higher risk for cystoid macular edema after scleral buckling surgery, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Antihypertensive Meds May Protect Against Glaucoma
“Antiadrenergic drugs seem to have the greatest protective effect,” say researchers, noting perhaps cardiologists and ophthalmologists should work jointly in prevention or treatment of some eye diseases.
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Habitual Cannabis Use May Slow Visual Perception
An electrophysiology study of retinal cell function finds altered processing with substantial delay in the transmission of action potentials by the ganglion cells in regular cannabis users. Medscape Medical News
Preeclampsia History Tied to Retinal Disorders
The most common disorders, occurring at least twice as often among women with a history of preeclampsia, included traction detachments, retinal breaks, and diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Google AI Matches Diabetic Retinopathy Screens
Using the latest tools in machine learning, scientists at Google have taught a computer algorithm to screen for diabetic retinopathy with sensitivity and specificity rivalling that of ophthalmologists. Medscape Medical News
New Part B Drug Proposal Deemed Dead in the Water
Oncologists, ophthalmologists, and rheumatologists who stood to receive smaller payments from Medicare for the drugs they administer appear to have dodged a bullet. Medscape Medical News