The latest recommendations on how eyeglasses, contact lenses, face shields, and goggles may be enlisted in the battle against COVID-19. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
Hydrogel Contact Lens Measures Biomarkers in Tears
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute in Los Angeles have developed a prototype of a contact lens that can assist with tear sampling for diagnostic purposes, and to also improve tear flow to potentially prevent dry eye disease. The hydrogel lens contains microchannels through which tears can travel and testing chambers where electrochemical and colorimetric tests […]
Extended-Release Glaucoma Drugs Eagerly Anticipated
Extended-release implants that deliver glaucoma drugs over months or years are just the ticket for patients who have trouble with eyedrops. One has already received FDA approval and five more are in the pipeline. Medscape Medical News
Pilocarpine Promising as Presbyopia Treatment
A new formulation of pilocarpine has shown promise as a treatment for presbyopia. The treatment works through dynamic pupil modulation. Medscape Medical News
Fluocinolone Implant Real-World Experience Matches DME Trials
Patients who had not benefited from anti-VEGF intravitreal injections experienced improved vision and sustained it for 3 years. Medscape Medical News
EMA Panel Backs Roclanda Eyedrops, New Option for Glaucoma
The fixed-dose combination of latanoprost and netarsudil is for adults with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension for whom monotherapy fails. International Approvals
Collagen Crosslinking Shows Promise for Keratitis
Collagen crosslinking, a procedure developed for keratoconus, offers new hope in treating difficult cases of keratitis. Medscape Medical News
Useful Wet AMD Images Obtained With Home OCT
Images obtained with a home OCT device matched standard OCT scans in detecting retinal fluid. Medscape Medical News
AAO 2020
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AAO 2020 Medscape Ophthalmology
Drug Use-Induced Endophthalmitis Rises Exponentially in US
Drug use-induced endophthalmitis increased four-fold in the US between 2013-2016, and clinicians should maintain a ‘high index of suspicion’ for the condition, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
How to Combat Post-keratoplasty Infections Isn’t Always Clear
Dr Christopher Rapuano explores why there is still no consensus on obtaining fungal rim cultures on all endothelial keratoplasty surgeries. Medscape Ophthalmology
Trifocal-Lens Implant Frees Most From Spectacles After Cataract Surgery
Patients who receive trifocal-lens implants after cataract surgery are much less likely to need glasses than those who receive monofocal implants, according to a new confirmatory study. Reuters Health Information
Implant Reduces Treatment Burden in Wet Macular Degeneration
The administration of ranibizumab with an implant, rather than intravitreal injection, looks promising for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, interim results from a phase 3 study indicate. Medscape Medical News
COVID-19 Strengthens the Case for Bilateral Cataract Surgery
The many advantages of immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery have only been made clearer during the pandemic. Medscape Ophthalmology
Subthreshold Laser Shows Potential for Geographic Atrophy
Subthreshold diode micropulse laser therapy could slow the progression of geographic atrophy, preliminary research shows. Medscape Medical News
Does Residual Fluid Matter in Wet AMD?
Dr Sophie Bakri surveys the data on how fluid presence and type affect visual outcomes after treat-and-extend anti-VEGF therapy. Medscape Ophthalmology
Cornea Donation Restrictions Outdated, Harmful, Study Suggests
The length of the bans on donations ― 5 years in the United States and 1 year in Canada ― are unnecessary because of improvements in HIV testing, authors say. Medscape Medical News
Wireless Brain Implant to Give Sight to Blind
Scientists in Australia are gearing up for clinical trials of a brain implant that may restore limited sight in blind people. Developed at Monash University in Melbourne, the Gennaris system involves bypassing the eye completely and targeting the vision center of the brain. A person would wear a pair of glasses outfitted with a camera […]
Intraocular Lens Calculations in Keratoectatic Disorders
IOL calculations are an essential part of the planning for cataract surgery, but which formula is best for keratoconic eyes? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Same-Day Bilateral Cataract Surgery Increases During Pandemic
Immediately sequential bilateral cataract surgery, or ISBCS, has become a more popular method for cataract surgery in recent years, and the pandemic dramatically increased interest in the approach, according to a group of eye surgeons. Reuters Health…