A ranibizumab treat-and-extend regimen appears to be better than a pro re nata (PRN) regimen for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to researchers from Switzerland. Reuters Health Information
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Refractive Outcomes Stable at Five Years After SMILE Procedure for Myopia
Refractive outcomes remain stable at five years in the first eyes treated with small incision lenticule extraction (ReLEx SMILE, Zeiss) for myopia, report ophthalmologists from Germany. Reuters Health Information
Bevacizumab for ROP May Trigger Hypotension in Preemies
Intravitreal bevacizumab therapy for retinopathy of prematurity should be used with caution, as it might lead to hypotension in premature infants, a recent case study showed. Medscape Medical News
A Biomarker for Multiple-System Atrophy?
Retinal changes on high-definition optical coherence tomography may help differentiate multiple-system atrophy from Parkinson’s disease, a new study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Antithyroid Treatment as Effective as RAI for Graves Relapse
Low-dose methimazole treatment is an option for relapsed Grave’s disease patients and even showed greater improvement in Graves’ ophthalmopathy compared with radioiodine treatment. Medscape Medical News
Dietary Nitrate in Vegetables May Protect Against Glaucoma
Benefits were seen with 1.45 servings of leafy greens per day. Medscape Medical News
No Long-Term Benefit From Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Neovascular Glaucoma: Study
Intravitreal bevacizumab does not alter the long-term outcomes of neovascular glaucoma (NVG), so panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) should remain the mainstay of treatment, according to a retrospective study. Reuters Health Information
Disparities Found Between Fundus Photography and OCT in DME
Many eyes diagnosed with diabetic macular edema using monocular fundus photography would not be diagnosed with the condition using optical coherence tomography, and vice versa. Medscape Medical News
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: Risk Factors Identified
H pylori infection, steroid use, disturbed sleep, autoimmune disease, psychopharmacologic medication use, and type A behavior were among possible risk factors for central serous chorioretinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Physician Communication Improves Diabetic Eye Exam Adherence
Written communication between ophthalmologists and primary care physicians improves patient follow-up adherence to diabetic eye screening, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery Rates Vary Greatly Among US Communities
Patient age at first cataract surgery and age-standardized surgery rates varied geographically. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eye Disease Does Not Worsen With Time in Most Patients
Early presentation with severe symptoms is the strongest predictor of progression. Medscape Medical News
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction: Poor Evidence for Oral Antibiotics
More research is needed to define the role of doxycycline, minocycline, and azithromycin in this difficult-to-treat condition. Medscape Medical News
Misperceptions Drive Pot Use Among Patients With Glaucoma
Patients with glaucoma are more likely to use marijuana for treatment if they believe it is safe and effective, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
AMD-Associated Genetic Variants Identified
A large study has identified genetic variants behind the difficult-to-treat ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Teleretinal Screening System Shows Promise
An automated teleretinal screening program can identify almost all patients with diabetic retinopathy, results of a study suggest. Reuters Health Information
Are Eye-Related ED Visits Adequately Reimbursed?
Although 1.5% of all ED visits are eye-related, they make up only 0.76% of total ED charges, suggesting reimbursement may be lagging. Medscape Medical News
Surprising Variation Found in Mitomycin C Concentrations
Ophthalmologists are advised to choose concentrations in the middle range rather than on the outer ends of the spectrum, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Symptoms Persist Despite Recovery From Ebola Virus
Survivors of Ebola virus disease may still experience persistent clinical symptoms, according to new data from the CDC. Medscape Medical News
Quiz: Top Clinical News Stories of 2015
The year has been filled with interesting, unexpected, and practice-changing news all around medicine. Test your knowledge on some of our most popular news stories of 2015 with this short quiz. Medscape Medical News