Scientists working at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a lenses for glasses that are able to slow down myopic progression in children. The center of the lens works as in a common pair of glasses, adjusting for myopia and astigmatism, while around this region the lens consists of dozens of spots of myopic defocus […]
Tag: Ophthalmology
A Boy With Suddenly Failing Vision
An otherwise healthy 5-year-old boy presents after a failed vision exam. What’s causing the decline in his eyesight? Medscape Ophthalmology
J&J Cleared for World’s First Transition Contacts
Johnson & Johnson Vision received FDA clearance for the first contact lens that gets darker in response to bright light. This kind of technology has existed for decades in glasses, called transition lenses, but the Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology are the first contacts to do so. The soft contact le (Read more...)
Dry Eye: No Benefit From Fatty Acid Supplements
Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation relieved dry eye to the same extent as placebo olive oil in a randomized controlled trial. Medscape Medical News
FDA Gives First Clearance for Autonomous Diagnosis of Medical Condition
IDx, a company out of Coralville, Iowa, won FDA de novo clearance to introduce its artificial intelligence-powered IDx-DR diabetic retinopathy detection system. This is the first device cleared in the United States to autonomously diagnose a medical condition without requiring a review by a specially trained clinician. It’s intended to provid (Read more...)
EyeGate Non-Invasive System Uses Electricity To Pull Drug Into Eye
EyeGate Pharma, a company out of Waltham, Massachusetts, has developed a novel ocular drug delivery system that doesn’t use needles or any other invasive techniques. The EyeGate II iontophoresis drug delivery system instead relies on electric current to pull an ionizable drug into the eye. This is achieved by placing an electrode on the foreh (Read more...)
FDA OKs AI Device to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy in Primary Care
The IDx-DR device detects greater than mild diabetic retinopathy without the need for a clinician to interpret the image or results. FDA Approvals
Eye Implant to Halt, Reverse Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry age-related macular degeneration is an all too common, untreatable disease that eventually results in blindness. It is caused by the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE), a layer of cells above the retina that supplies it with nutrients, becoming dysfunctional over time. Now there’s significant hope that an implant loaded with RPE cells (Read more...)
Solid Outcomes for Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
A new study shows the benefit of femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA OKs First Transitional Contacts That Darken in Sunlight
Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses With Transitions Light Intelligent Technology are the first contact lenses to incorporate the technology used in eyeglasses that automatically darken in the sun. FDA Approvals
A 63-Year-Old Woman With Decreased Vision
After experiencing 1 month of decreased vision in the superior visual field of the right eye, this patient comes to you for a diagnosis. Can you provide it? Medscape Ophthalmology
Treat-Extend-Stop Protocol for Wet AMD: Long-term Outcomes
A retrospective study finds that a treat-extend-stop protocol using anti-VEGF agents for neovascular age-related macular degeneration is associated with positive long-term outcomes. Medscape Ophthalmology
IrisVision for Low Vision: Interview with Ammad Khan, CEO and Frank Werblin, Chief Scientist and Inventor
IrisVision, a medtech company based in California, have developed a low-cost visual aid system for people with low vision. The system currently harnesses the power of a Samsung Galaxy smartphone mounted in a Samsung Gear VR headset. The phone captures the scene using the smartphone’s camera, then remaps the scene to enhance its visibility for (Read more...)
Review of the Xen Gel Stent and InnFocus MicroShunt
These new devices for subconjunctival glaucoma surgery show promising early clinical results in terms of safety and IOP reduction. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Communication Is Tough, so Make Sure You Have Onions
A friendly gathering going awry over onion-less soup is a good reminder to practice good communication skills. Medscape Optometry
Macular Degeneration: Stem Cells Restore Sight in Small Study
Doctors in the UK say they have taken an important step towards treating a common form of blindness – wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Medicare Patients With Larger Support Networks More Likely to Get Cataract Surgery
Older adults with fewer family members in their social support network are less likely to undergo cataract surgery, regardless of whether they have a partner, according to a new study using nationally representative survey data. Reuters Health Inform…
FDA Warns Opternative to Stop Marketing Eye Exam App
The FDA has told Opternative to stop marketing its mobile eye examination app, saying the company has not applied for marketing approval of the medical device. Medscape Medical News
The Infant Who Keeps Turning His Face Leftwards
A 5-month-old presents with left face turn. Can you identify what he’s compensating for, and why? Medscape Ophthalmology
Biomarkers May Predict Rx Response in Diabetic Macular Edema
Biomarkers from the anterior chamber of the eye help predict response to ranibizumab, which could spare patients repeated injections with an ineffective agent, a small trial suggested. Medscape Medical News