Dr Shuchi Patel says the important question behind the recently approved intracameral biodegradable sustained-release implant isn’t whether it works (it does) but rather for how long. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
The Considerable Toll of HZO Is Also Avoidable
Dr Christopher Rapuano explains how the rising incidence of this debilitating eye disease can be combated by ophthalmologists and other clinicians. Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA Approves Added Safety Info for Brolucizumab (Beovu) Label
The FDA approved the addition of safety information about the risk for retinal vasculitis and/or retinal vascular occlusion in patients receiving the drug. News Alerts
Ocutrx 8K 3D Eye Surgery Imaging System Unveiled
Ocutrx, an augmented reality (AR) start-up based in Irvine, California, is releasing an ophthalmology visualization system designed to make it easier for surgeons to perform procedures. Right now, ophthalmologists have to remain in constrained positions for long periods of time as they work with a microscope, but the OR-Bot from Ocutrx helps to alleviate some […]
Diabetic Retinopathy Appears Linked to Depression
People with diabetic retinopathy are more likely to experience depression than those in the general population. Medscape Medical News
AI Systems Predict the Course of Macular Degeneration
Two new artificial intelligence algorithms can predict the development of age-related macular degeneration, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Novel Anti-VEGF Delivery System Aims to Reshape AMD Treatment
Early results highlight the promise of a permanent, refillable port implant, which allows sustained delivery of ranibizumab. Medscape Ophthalmology
Conjunctivitis Can Be Sole Covid-19 Symptom
Acute, non-remitting conjunctivitis may be the only presenting symptom of COVID-19 infections in some instances, according to case reports on five patients in Italy. Reuters Health Information
Children Hold Devices Too Close, Harming Eyesight
As rates of myopia increase around the world, investigators hunt for explanations and whether chronic hyperopic defocus is in play and whether too much time spent indoors is altering eye development. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmology Practices Hit Hard by COVID-19 Closures, Changes
Ophthalmology practices are coping with challenges on multiple fronts as they care for their patients and businesses. Medscape Medical News
Is Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy a Better Option for Glaucoma?
Dr Shuchi Patel on how this novel single-use ophthalmic device stacks up against conventional goniotomy and trabectome. Medscape Ophthalmology
Smart Contact Lenses Measure Glucose, Deliver Drugs
Researchers at the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) report development of smart contact lenses for simultaneous glucose measurement and controlled drug delivery. The research, led by Professor Sei Kwang Han, found the contact lenses resulted in low irritation in rabbits, were able to reliably detect glucose levels in tears, and could controllably release […]
Diabetic Retinopathy Approaches Refined by New Trial Results
Data from clinical trials have prompted specialists in diabetic retinopathy to make changes in their practices. Medscape Medical News
COVID-19 Precautions Needed in Ophthalmology
Consensus recommendations are needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the ophthalmology profession, doctors conclude in an editorial published in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information
Differences in Microaneurysm Detection Technologies Affect Diabetic Retinopathy Grading
In eyes with diabetic retinopathy (DR), microaneurysm detection varies between ultrawide field color imaging and ultrawide field fluorescein angiography, potentially affecting assessments of DR severity, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
JINS SCREEN Lenses Now Free During At-Home Season
All kinds of organizations, institutions, and companies are trying their best to help alleviate stresses created by the ongoing COVID-19 epidemic. Companies are giving away free data, and at-home eye tests, and insurance companies are lowering their rates temporarily, and others are offering their services free of charge. Our friends at JINS, a Japanese company […]
Hydroxychloroquine: Possible COVID Drug Can Be Toxic to Retinas
Before it was a potential COVID-19 therapy, it was a well-studied treatment with an established risk for retinal toxicity. Medscape Ophthalmology
ASRS Guidance on Managing COVID-19 Risk in Retinal Procedures
Retinal specialists need to weigh the risk for vision loss against the risk for COVID-19 when deciding which patients need to be seen urgently vs those whose treatment can be delayed. Medscape Medical News
Microfluidic Device Simulates Blinking to Study Eye Drugs
Drugs that are used to treat conditions of the eyes, or ones that simply use the eyes as a route into the rest of the body, can be very difficult to test in pre-clinical trials. Rabbits are often utilized for this, as they lack tear ducts and so don’t blink very often, allowing substances to […]
seeBOOST Electronic Glasses Improve Central Vision: Interview with CEO Patrick Antaki
Central vision loss is a devastating complication of diseases such as diabetes and macular degeneration. Because central vision is responsible for visual acuity, loss of it can severely affect one’s independence and overall interaction with the world. seeBOOST is a pair of prescription glasses that improve central vision. The device consists of prescription eyeglasses with […]