A recent pooled analysis makes a compelling case for this diet’s protective role, but establishing a direct causal role remains elusive. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
What’s the Mediterranean Diet’s Value in AMD?
A recent pooled analysis makes a compelling case for this diet’s protective role, but establishing a direct causal role remains elusive. Medscape Ophthalmology
eMacula Augmented Reality for Vision Impaired: Interview with Steve Willey, CEO of Innovega
Innovega Inc., a systems engineering and lens development company with offices in Washington and California, has created eMacula, a new generation of eyewear that combines smart contact lenses and stylish, lightweight glasses. The system will be tailored to the needs of vision impaired patients who will benefit from both lens-based vision correctio (Read more...)
Are Modest Gains From Two-Stent Glaucoma Surgery Worth Pursuing?
It may not replace trabeculectomy yet, but there is value associated with this second-generation microinvasive surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
FLUID Study Rethinks Treat-and-Extend in Neovascular AMD
Study results show that some subretinal fluid can be tolerated after anti-VEGF injections without sacrificing visual outcomes. Dr Charles Wykoff explains why it may not be that simple. Medscape Ophthalmology
Brolucizumab as Good as Aflibercept for Neovascular AMD
Brolucizumab is noninferior to aflibercept and requires less-frequent injections for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), according to results from two phase-3 trials. Reuters Health Information
Precision Medicine to Prevent Glaucoma-Related Blindness
How might the principles of precision medicine apply to the prevention and management of glaucoma-related blindness? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
A 39-Year-Old Man’s Contact Lens Exam Reveals Abnormalities
A temporal visual field defect is noted in each eye. It’s up to you to find out the most likely cause. Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA OKs Aflibercept (Eylea) for Diabetic Retinopathy
The VEGF inhibitor is already approved for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular edema after central retinal vein occlusion, and diabetic macular edema. FDA Approvals
Electronic Contact Lenses Can Now Integrate Micro-Battery to Power Them
Electronic contact lenses have been in development for over a decade by a number of labs around the world. Having electronics integrated into a contact lens may provide medical capabilities, such as measuring intraoccular pressure, analyzing tears for glucose levels, and aiding people with poor vision. While the science of making smart contact lens (Read more...)
Don’t Miss This Risk in Female Cataract Surgery Patients
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg takes a closer look at the unique intraoperative risks that floppy iris syndrome poses to female patients compared with their male counterparts. Medscape Ophthalmology
Advances in Dry Eye Disease Treatment
Get up-to-date on the latest treatments available for dry eye disease including new medications, procedures, and device options. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Glaucoma: Overview Video
This video discusses the main types of glaucoma: open-angle glaucoma, closed-angle glaucoma, and normal-tension glaucoma. It also discusses key aspects of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Osmosis
5 Myths About Dry Eye Disease
Is your knowledge about dry eye disease ‘all dried up’? Dr Brianne Hobbs busts 5 myths about this common eye condition. Medscape Ophthalmology
High-Dose Steroids: Worth the Risk in Bacterial Keratitis?
Dr Christopher Rapuano on why, despite its limitations, a new study provides convincing evidence that this treatment approach is warranted. Medscape Ophthalmology
Dozens of Clinics Market Risky Cell Therapies to Treat Eye Disorders
Scores of clinics across the United States directly advertise expensive – but unproven – stem cell therapies to patients with serious eye diseases, often with devastating results, a new study warns. Reuters Health Information
Higher Calcium Intake Tied to Slower AMD Progression
Higher levels of dietary and supplementary calcium intake are associated with a lower risk of progression to late age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a secondary analysis of data from a large trial. Reuters Health Information
A 1-Week-Old Baby With Bilateral Cataracts
With decreased red reflex and a family history of cataracts, this newborn is in need of a diagnosis. Can you provide it? Medscape Ophthalmology
Macular Degeneration Treated with Viral Delivery of Gene Into Eye
A number of degenerative eye diseases are related to photoreceptors no longer functioning properly. There can be a host of reasons that photoreceptors don’t work, but soon it may not be that important to know why the disease is happening. That is because researchers at University of California, Berkeley have come up with a way […]
FDA OKs Rocklatan, a New Once-Daily Eye Drop for Glaucoma
The netarsudil and latanoprost ophthalmic solution (Rocklatan) reduces elevated intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. FDA Approvals