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Human Lacrimal Glands Visualized With OCT
Human lacrimal glands can be successfully imaged using optical coherence tomography, a new study has shown. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmology Clinic Sees EHR Productivity Gains
A study attributed much of the financial gains to physicians seeing more patients, electronic prescribing, and administrative cost savings. Medscape Medical News
Chemosurgery Appears No Less Safe Than Enucleation in Advanced Eye Cancer
Ophthalmic artery chemosurgery (OAC) for advanced-stage retinoblastoma appears at least as safe as enucleation, according to New York-based researchers. Reuters Health Information
Bascom Palmer Tops Ophthalmology Hospital Rankings Again
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital leads the US News and World Report’s 2015 ranking; 13 hospitals were recognized for excellence. Medscape Medical News
Fibrin Glue Technique Aids in Cornea Transplant in the Developing World
Eye surgeons in developing countries can use fibrin glue on the scleral rim to increase the number of donor corneas they can use for transplant, new research from India suggests. Reuters Health Information
Squalamine Shows Promise in Retinal Vein Occlusion
The combination of topical squalamine and intravitreal ranibizumab appears to boost visual acuity more rapidly than ranibizumab alone in patients with retinal vein occlusion, a small study shows. Medscape Medical News
Drug Dosages Questioned in Diabetic Macular Edema Trial
Experts wonder whether increased doses might eliminate the advantages seen with aflibercept over bevacizumab and ranibizumab in a diabetic macular edema trial. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab Effective for Pigment Epithelial Detachment
Detachments of any size can effectively be treated with low-dose ranibizumab in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Novel Microinjection Promising for Macular Degeneration
Microinjections of the experimental drug RTH258 can be used to effectively treat age-related macular degeneration, early results suggest. Medscape Medical News
Aspirin Benefits Outweigh Risks in Macular Degeneration
Early evidence had suggested a heightened risk for macular degeneration, but a new analysis has suggested the consequences of stopping aspirin may be dire. Medscape Medical News
Less Is More for Some Treated With Aflibercept
A treat-and-extend regimen with the anti-VEGF therapy aflibercept for macular degeneration seems to be as effective as monthly therapy, according to first results from the ATLAS study. Medscape Medical News
Laser Resensitizes Eyes to Anti-VEGF Treatment in AMD
Laser treatment of eyes that have developed drug tolerance to anti-VEGF inhibitors restores drug sensitivity safely and effectively in patients with AMD. Medscape Medical News
Implantable Telescope Effective in AMD Patients Younger Than 75
Long-term results showed that an implantable miniature telescope can improve vision in patients younger than 75 years who have bilateral late-stage age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Treating Dyslipidemia May Not Prevent Diabetic Macular Edema
Lipid-lowering drugs failed to show a benefit on diabetic macular edema, according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medscape Medical News
Topical NSAIDs Show No Visual Benefit After Cataract Surgery
Topical NSAIDS plus or minus concomitant corticosteroid drops do not affect long-term visual outcomes after cataract surgery; the decision to use these drops should be discussed with the patient. Medscape Medical News
Outcomes Good With Cataract Surgery, Lens Implant in Infants
Infants who have cataract surgery and posterior intraocular lens (IOL) implantation at 7 to 22 months of age have fewer adverse events than younger children, with favorable vision outcomes, according to a new review. Reuters Health Information
Smoking Tied to Impaired Response to Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Treatment
Current and former smokers with Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) have a worse response to intravenous steroid therapy than do patients who never smoked, according to new findings. Reuters Health Information
Antifungal Pretreatment Does Not Increase Fungal Resistance in Mycotic Ulcers
Brief treatment with antifungal medication does not increase the rate of fungal resistance in mycotic corneal ulcers, according to findings from the Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial I (MUTT I). Reuters Health Information
Intraocular Pressure Elevations Common After Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injections
Intraocular pressure elevations are common after intravitreal injections of triamcinolone acetonide for macular edema resulting from retinal vein occlusion, according to data from the SCORE study. Reuters Health Information