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Virtual Glaucoma Clinics Appear Safe, Study Finds
Remote assessment of glaucoma patients appears to be a safe and practical means of monitoring this chronic disease, according to U.K. researchers. Reuters Health Information
Sex Hormones Fail to Improve Dry Eye in Postmenopausal Women
Estrogen supplementation worsens dry eye in postmenopausal women and testosterone has no apparent impact, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Binocular iPad Game Close to Patch for Amblyopia
Two new trials published in JAMA Ophthalmology have found a binocular iPad game may be as effective as patching for improving visual acuity in children with amblyopia. Reuters Health Information
OCT Imaging Reveals Extent of Retinal Damage in Infants With Zika Syndrome
Using optical coherence tomography (OCT), researchers analyzed and described for the first time the structural changes that occur in the retinas of babies with Zika virus syndrome. The results indicate “severe visual impairment in newborns,” researchers say, but further studies are needed to correlate the observed findings with visual function.
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Financial Gains Taint Debate About Nutritional Supplements
Charges of conflicts of interest have encumbered clinical decision-making after the Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) suggested nutritional supplements are beneficial in macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Eye Is the Focus of World Diabetes Day in 2016
“Eyes on Diabetes” is theme of this year’s World Diabetes Day, with a survey indicating that vision loss is feared twice as much as other diabetes complications, yet there remain many barriers to care.
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Trump Posts Preliminary Plan to Repeal ACA
In a new post on his ‘Great Again’ website, President-elect Donald J. Trump outlined his policies for healthcare reform. Medscape Medical News
Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Macular Degeneration
A new cross-sectional study has found that eating a Mediterranean diet may protect against development of age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Paintball Players Should Watch Out for Eye Injuries
Paintball and air guns account for one in 10 sports-related eye injuries and one-quarter of cases with vision impairment, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Trump Wins Presidency and Chance to Dump ACA
The real-estate magnate and reality-TV star who told raucous crowds that he would ‘Make America Great Again’ now will try to fulfil his promise to dismantle President Barack Obama’s signature legislation.
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Gene Polymorphisms Tied to Treatment Response in Neovascular AMD
Gene polymorphisms are associated with response to anti-VEGF treatment in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), a new meta-analysis from China reports. Reuters Health Information
Rising Ocular Syphilis Rates Merit Rapid Intervention
Rising ocular syphilis rates merit immediate neurosyphilis treatment and ophthalmology referral for patients diagnosed with syphilis and eye findings. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Inlays Better Than Monovision, Researchers Say
The two corneal implants approved for the treatment of presbyopia do not result in monovision, experts explain, and each has a place among treatment options. Medscape Medical News
Alternative to Corneal Transplant for Keratoconus Promising
New 5-year data show that Bowman layer transplantation is a safe and effective alternative to corneal transplantation for keratoconus, but experts caution that only a niche population will benefit. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Findings Prevalent With Congenital Zika
Microcephaly link is ‘just the tip of the iceberg,’ according to a Brazilian ophthalmologist speaking about ocular findings related to the virus. Medscape Medical News
Do Femtosecond Lasers Merit the Cost? Experts Disagree
Although it is being performed around the world, there is no consensus on the value of femtosecond-laser-assisted cataract surgery, which is more expensive than standard phacoemulsification. Medscape Medical News
Mediterranean Diet May Cut AMD Risk by More Than a Third
The consumption of fruit is particularly effective in reducing risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but new research shows, for the first time, that caffeine might also be protective. Medscape Medical News
Veterans Affairs Tracks 10-Year Cataract Surgery Results
Cataract surgery took longer at a VA hospital because teaching slowed the process, but outcomes were similar, new research shows. And presurgery control of diabetes might prevent postop complications. Medscape Medical News
Medicare Payment Changes Make it Easy to Avoid Penalties
The just-released MACRA final rule will be particularly important to ophthalmologists, who often have a Medicare-heavy patient base. Medscape Medical News