Aetna’s new preauthorization program for cataract surgeries is causing delays and confusion, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
FDA Approves Verkazia for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
Ophthalmologists now have another option to treat both adults and children with vernal keratoconjunctivitis. FDA Approvals
Risk of Postinjection Endophthalmitis No Higher With Universal Masking
The risk of developing endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection of anti-VEGF is not increased when healthcare workers and patients wear face masks, according to a large retrospective study. Reuters Health Information
Astigmatism Management in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg discusses the effect of anterior capsule overlap on the rotational stability of a toric IOL. Medscape Ophthalmology
OCT Corneal Epithelial Mapping May Help Doctors Better Diagnose Dry Eye
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) corneal epithelial mapping can help doctors better screen for and stage dry-eye disease, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information
Allergic Conjunctivitis Severely Affects Children’s Quality of Life
Physical, emotional, social, and especially school functioning were all affected. Parents also experienced large effects on quality of life. Medscape Medical News
Caffeine May Raise Risk for Inherited Glaucoma
Previous studies showed that people who took large doses of caffeine experienced temporary increases in eye pressure. Researchers have wondered whether ingesting caffeine over a long period could pose a risk. WebMD Health News
Children’s Book Could Help Catch Color Vision Deficiency
Creators of a new children’s book aim to help identify children with color vision deficiency. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmologists’ Earnings Weathered 2020 Relatively Well
Despite substantial practice changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, compensation stayed steady. Medscape Medical News
Varenicline Nasal Spray Efficacious for Dry Eye
Nasal spray reduces signs and symptoms of dry eye disease in phase 3 trial. Medscape Medical News
COVID-19 Confinement May Have Caused Myopia in Kids
The COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to a myopia pandemic. Medscape Medical News
COVID Delay of nAMD Treatment Less Harmful than Expected
Does this suggest that ophthalmologists are overtreating their patients? Medscape Medical News
Vaping Linked to Visual Impairment
An association between e-cigarette use and visual impairment raises questions about the safety of vaping. Medscape Medical News
Faricimab Could Save Injections for AMD and DME
Faricimab is more durable than current treatments and could reduce the number of injections needed to treat macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
ARVO 2021
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ARVO 2021 Medscape Ophthalmology
The New Valveless Glaucoma Drainage Device: An Expert’s Take
Dr Shuchi Patel and Dr Thomas Patrianakos discuss the latter’s initial experience using the Ahmed ClearPath. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ocular Hypertension Trial Supports Watching and Waiting
Clinicians don’t always need to treat ocular hypertension, but should closely monitor patients with this condition, which sometimes progresses to glaucoma, a long-term study suggests. Medscape Medical News
Metagenomics May Enhance the Diagnosis of Infectious Keratitis
Dr Christopher Rapuano evaluates a new study comparing standard corneal cultures with combined DNA/RNA sequencing. Medscape Ophthalmology
Virtual Reality Simulators Yield Benefits in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg shares how simulator technology can help both trainees and established ophthalmologists alike. Medscape Ophthalmology
Alcohol Consumption Linked to Reduced Cataract Risk
Red wine had the strongest association with reduced risk of cataract, followed by white wine and champagne and then beer. Medscape Medical News