Many readers will be familiar with visiting an eye doctor to receive a range of exams to evaluate attributes such as visual acuity, color blindness, eye movement, depth perception, or the presence of glaucoma. These vision tests focus on the eyes themselves and how well they are functioning. Perhaps less familiar to our readers are […]
Tag: Ophthalmology
AI in Ophthalmology: A Brave New World Coming
There’s a lot of hype about autonomous artificial intelligence systems, but are they anywhere near ready for prime time? Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA Clears Hydrus Microstent for Glaucoma
The Hydrus microstent used in conjunction with cataract surgery achieves significant and sustained lowering of intraocular pressure in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. FDA Approvals
The Woman With Multiple Sclerosis and Blurry Vision
Why is this 65-year-old patient with relapsing-remitting MS having decreased vision in her right eye? Medscape Ophthalmology
Implant Poised to Transform Macular Degeneration Treatment
A system that delivers ranibizumab without injections could be a turning point for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, results from the highly anticipated LADDER trial show. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy: Reality and Risk of Loss to Follow-up
Clinical studies on the treatments for diabetic retinopathy have focused on efficacy and safety, but the loss of patients to follow-up is a challenge that may be affected by the choice of treatment. Medscape Ophthalmology
For Dry Eye, Transnasal Neurostimulator Activates Real Tears
Drs Rapuano and Meghpara describe a unique new device that helps patients with dry eye produce their own tears. Wills Eye Hospital
Improving Accuracy for IOL Selection in Cataract Surgery
Find out about the recent advances that have led to improved accuracy in intraocular lens selection for cataract surgery. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
PCA in Toric IOL Power Calculation: The New Kid on the Block
A new algorithm that incorporates posterior corneal astigmatism into toric intraocular lens power calculations shows promise. Medscape Ophthalmology
EyeQue Insight Visual Acuity Screener: A Medgadget Review
Every year, our “screen time” continues to increase as our gadgets get bigger and brighter. According to the Vision Council, our digital devices are causing 60.5% of Americans to report symptoms of digital eye strain, and it’s uncertain how these devices will affect our vision long-term. Aside from taking frequent breaks from our (Read more...)
Glaukos iStent Inject Implant FDA Approved to Treat Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
Glaukos, based in San Clemente, California, won FDA approval to introduce its iStent inject Trabecular Micro-Bypass System in the United States. The device, designed to treat mild to moderate primary open-angle glaucoma, is implanted alongside cataract surgeries to reduce intraocular pressure. The implant is tiny, measuring only (Read more...)
Anti-VEGF/PRP Regresses Diabetic Retinopathy
Taking a closer look at PROTEUS, an intriguing study in patients with high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Ophthalmology
Complications After Intravitreal Injection Aggravate
Inflammatory responses have unnerved some specialists, who have seen as many as six cases in one day and will discuss problems at the upcoming American Society of Retina Specialists meeting. Medscape Medical News
First Artificial Iris Approved
Following the recent approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the first artificial iris, Dr Brandon Ayres describes this groundbreaking solution for patients. Wills Eye Hospital
Are These Ocular Symptoms Common or Concerning?
Can you correctly categorize these five common ocular symptoms and determine which might potentially indicate a worrisome pathology? Medscape Ophthalmology
Combined Cataract Surgery Ups Postop Endophthalmitis Risk
A nationwide database study found increased risk for postoperative endophthalmitis with combined cataract surgery vs standalone cataract surgery. Medscape Medical News
Cultured Cells May Restore Cornea in Bullous Keratopathy
A look at a small case series from Japan whose impressive, sustained results may signal the arrival of an important new treatment option. Medscape Optometry
Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Presbyopia
Extended depth of focus lenses are a new option for patients with presbyopia, but are they an effective solution? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Contact Lens Measures Glucose, pH, Lactate in Eye
At Purdue University researchers have come up with a way of reliably attaching thin film sensors and other small electronic devices to soft contact lenses. The capability may allow for real-time, non-invasive measurement of glucose levels, delivery of drugs directly to the eye, and maybe even tracking intraocular pressure. “We developed a ver (Read more...)
‘Promising Option’ for IOP Reduction
A review of the study that led to the recent approval of latanoprostene bunod for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Medscape Ophthalmology