The hydrogel plug implanted after cataract surgery has a strong safety profile, lasts for about 30 days, dissolves on its own, and eliminates issues of compliance with eyedrops, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
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Gene Therapy Restores Some Vision in Congenital Amaurosis
A single injection of AAV2-hRPE65v2 (SPK-RPE65, Spark Therapeutics, Inc) improved mobility in different light levels and improved light sensitivity more than 100-fold. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab Deemed Major Advance for Diabetic Retinopathy
Ranibizumab was noninferior to panretinal photocoagulation for visual acuity in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, according to 2-year results of the Protocol S Study. Medscape Medical News
Strabismus: Eye Position Instability Seen in Both Eyes
Video eye trackers show variation in both the fixating and following eyes in strabismus in the absence of a common target. Medscape Medical News
Intensive Anti-VEGF Regimen May Be Risky for DME Patients
Monthly anti-VEGF treatment appeared to increase risk for death for patients with diabetic macular edema compared with sham or laser treatment. Medscape Medical News
Off-Label Drug Use Linked to More Adverse Events
This is ‘the most extensive and informative study to evaluate the safety of off-label drug use in an adult population to date,’ experts said. Medscape Medical News
Big Data, Combo Drugs, Implants Will Be Focus of AAO 2015
Research from the national IRIS Registry will be presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, along with the latest on combination options for macular degeneration and diabetic edema. Medscape Medical News
No Link Between Oral Fluoroquinolones, Uveitis in Large Study
According to a new retrospective study, there are no data to support an association between the use of oral fluoroquinolones and an increased risk for uveitis. Medscape Medical News
Laryngeal Mask for Keratoplasty Anesthesia Safe, Effective
A laryngeal mask for keratoplasty under general anesthesia appeared to be safe, lowered risk for potential ocular hypertension during recovery, and saved recovery time compared with endotracheal tube. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Cross-linking Shows Promise in Infectious Keratitis
Corneal cross-linking technology represents a promising treatment modality for some types of infectious keratitis, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Noninvasive Tool to Assess Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
A new algorithm may provide a quick noninvasive tool to measure diabetic retinopathy progression and individualize patient treatment, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Congress Passes Budget Bill That Cuts Medicare Pay in 2025
‘It was easier to go after the doctors,’ said one veteran executive of organized medicine about lawmakers paying for the 2-year budget deal in part by reducing Medicare reimbursement 10 years from now. Medscape Medical News
Shire to Resubmit Dry-Eye Disease Drug to FDA With New Study Data
Shire said its dry-eye disease drug lifitegrast significantly improved patient symptoms in a new study, supporting a re-submission of the medicine to U.S. regulators early next year. Reuters Health Information
Formula Combination Allows Optimized Outcomes in Cataract Surgery
Researchers have devised a method to help cataract surgeons represent intraocular lens (IOL) formulas in three dimensions. Reuters Health Information
Multidrug Resistance Common Among Eye Pathogens, Study Finds
Antibiotic resistance remains high among ocular staphylococcal isolates. Nearly half are methicillin-resistant and are also more likely to be resistant to multiple antibiotics, a new study suggested. Medscape Medical News
Contrast-Balanced Movie Viewing Improves Visual Acuity in Amblyopia
Contrast-balanced dichoptic movie viewing improves visual acuity in children with amblyopia, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Would Video Recording Build Physician Accountability?
With cheap storage capabilities and the ubiquity of filming, video offers healthcare an opportunity to create accountability, according to a new editorial, but others believe accountability starts with institutional culture. Medscape Medical News
FDA Says No to Lifitegrast for Dry Eye, Requests More Data
In a complete response letter, the FDA asked for another study on the experimental ophthalmic solution for dry eye and further information related to product quality. Medscape Medical News
Anti-LINGO Agent Promotes Remyelination in Optic Neuritis
New research shows an investigational monoclonal antibody may have a positive effect not only on the affected eye but also the unaffected eye in patients with acute optic neuritis. Medscape Medical News
Complications of Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery: Rare But Possible
Although rates are trending down, serious complications remain possible with local anesthesia for cataract surgery, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information