The kickback settlement involves a surgeon and two leading ophthalmology device suppliers. Experts say physicians accepting vacations and other perks from manufacturers could face similar penalties. Medscape Medical News
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Recalled Eye Drops Lead to More Deaths, Removals of Eyes
Three people have now died, eight people have suffered vision loss, and four people have had their eyeballs surgically removed. WebMD Health News
FDA Broadens Warning on Potentially Contaminated Eye Products
Do not purchase or use Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment, the FDA warns. WebMD Health News
Eyedrops Delay, May Even Prevent, Nearsightedness
Dilating eyedrops used daily by children can delay the onset of nearsightedness, researchers found. Medscape Medical News
Bacterial Outbreak Linked to EzriCare Eyedrops: CDC
A bacterial outbreak linked to eyedrops has caused one death and sickened at least 50 people in 11 states, the CDC says. WebMD Health News
Kid With Glasses: Many Children Live Far from Pediatric Eye Doc
Researchers found that 90% of counties in the United States are without a pediatric ophthalmologist, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds Faster Recovery With FLACS In Vitrectomized Eyes
Dr Garg discusses a paper from Cai and colleagues comparing femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) to conventional surgery for complex cataracts in eyes with prior vitrectomy. Medscape Ophthalmology
Primary Care Screening Cost-Effective for Catching Amblyopia
The additional health benefits of universal school screening and mandated optometric examinations do not justify the expense entailed, according to researchers. Medscape Medical News
Bioprinted Eye Tissue to Study Retinal Diseases
Researchers at the National Eye Institute, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, have created a method to 3D bioprint eye tissue that forms the outer blood-retina barrier. This tissue supports the photoreceptors in the retina and is implicated in the initiation of age-related macular degeneration. The researchers combined different ce (Read more...)
Gene Associated With Vision Loss Also Linked to COVID: Study
Researchers have found a genetic link between the risk for COVID-19 infection and age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss among people aged 50 and older. WebMD Health News
Which Regenerative Methods Are Used for Healing the Cornea?
Medicated eye drops, porcine corneal tissue, and artificial tissue are among the approaches for regenerating the damaged cornea. Medscape Medical News
Doctor Removes 23 Contact Lenses From Woman’s Eye
In a video posted on Instagram, ophthalmologist Katerina Kurteeva, MD, is shown removing contact lenses from a woman’s eye. WebMD Health News
Ophthalmologists Win Eye Surgery Scope of Practice Battle
California governor Gavin Newsome recently vetoed legislation — opposed by ophthalmologists — that would have allowed optometrists to perform laser and scalpel eye surgeries. Medscape Medical News
Posterior Capsule Rupture
Dr Garg discusses posterior capsule rupture (PCR), one of the most common complications of cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Gene Therapy Shows Potential for RPE65-Related Retinal Dystrophy
The rare genetic retinal disorder results in severe visual impairment. Medscape Medical News
Normal-Tension Glaucoma Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
The findings put ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, and neurologists on notice to use normal-tension glaucoma as a biomarker for AD screening. Medscape Medical News
Study Links Poor Physical Fitness to Children’s Eye Allergies
Children who were less physically fit and lived in urban settings are more vulnerable to ocular allergies. Medscape Medical News
Combined Glaucoma + Cataract Surgery as Effective as Separate
A national registry study of 153,000 eyes found that glaucoma surgery done during cataract procedures had lower failure rates than doing two separate operations. Medscape Medical News
With Approval Pending, Pegcetacoplan Phase 3 Results Mixed
With an FDA action date set, investigative complement inhibitor pegcetacoplan showed a signal for improving visual function in geographic atrophy but also a risk for conversion to wet AMD. Medscape Medical News
AAO 2022
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