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Handheld Device Can Detect Amblyopia in Children As Young As 2
The screening device is able to detect amblyopia quickly and accurately. Medscape Medical News
Eyevensys Electrotransfection System for Ocular Disease: Interview with Patricia Zilliox, CEO
Eyevensys, a medtech company based in France, has developed the Eyevensys Electrotransfection System, a non-viral transfection system for the treatment of ocular diseases. So far, the firm has demonstrated the safety of the technique in treating noninfectious uveitis and is developing treatments for geographic atrophy, retinitis pigmentosa, and wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The technology […]
Insulin Pumps Linked to Lower Retinopathy Risk in Youths With T1D
The association may be due to reduced glycemic variability and increased time in range. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept Matches Laser for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Aflibercept appears to work as well as laser photocoagulation for retinopathy of prematurity — at least in the short term. Medscape Medical News
FDA Approves Ranibizumab Biosimilar
Byooviz has the potential to be less expensive than Lucentis, the reference product. FDA Approvals
Poorer Teens Are More Likely to Have Lingering ‘Lazy Eye’
Researchers linked lower socioeconomic status and cognitive scores to higher rates of amblyopia, a condition that can become permanent if not treated early in childhood. Medscape Medical News
Gene Therapy Research Accelerates for Retinal Diseases
Patients who have rare retinal diseases — as well as those with more common ones — may benefit from a surge in gene therapy research. Medscape Medical News
Common Eye Diseases Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia
The health of the retina may be a link to the health of the brain. Medscape Medical News
Pegcetacoplan Shows Mixed Results for Geographic Atrophy
Two phase 3 trials yielded different results for pegcetacoplan as a treatment for geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Macular Edema: Mixed Results for Brolucizumab
Brolucizumab requires fewer injections but may also cause intraocular inflammation in treating diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
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Phototherapy Effective for Pigment Epithelial Detachments
For treating pigment epithelial detachments in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy, photodynamic therapy works better than micropulse laser. Medscape Medical News
AI Shows Promise for Geographic Atrophy in AMD
Harnessing artificial intelligence, researchers hope to predict which patients will suffer the most from geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
NSAIDs Match Steroids for Cataract Surgery Inflammation
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops, given on the day of cataract surgery, might work as well as steroids to prevent macular edema. Medscape Medical News
Medical Malpractice Lawsuits Involving Ophthalmology Trainees
Although medical malpractice lawsuits may not be as common, or as expensive, in ophthalmology as in other medical subspecialities, they remain a problem. Medscape Ophthalmology
Robotic Scanner for Automated Eye Imaging
Researchers at Duke University created a robotic eye scanner that can detect signs of several eye diseases, including glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. The system includes several 3D cameras that track the location of the patient, who merely has to stand in front of the robot, while a robotic arm containing the scanning hardware tracks and […]
Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery
Whether you treat it with a blade, laser, or intraocular lens, management of astigmatism is critical to ensure optimal postoperative vision. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists Detail Eye Injuries From Huge Beirut Blast
One year after the catastrophic explosion at the Port of Beirut in Lebanon, researchers discuss the eye injuries treated in the aftermath. Medscape Medical News
You Have a Sixth Sense You Probably Aren’t Using Yet
Dolphins do it underwater and bats tap into this in darkness to find their way. Some people who are blind already use it and scientists say it is only a matter of time before more people learn how. WebMD Health News