Dr Christopher Rapuano comments on a new study showing that appropriately managing common corneal surface irregularities can greatly aid in improving refractive outcomes after cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
FDA Approves New Injection Brolucizumab (Beovu ) for Wet AMD
The US Food and Drug Administration approved brolucizumab (Beovu, Novartis) injection for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). FDA Approvals
Free App Scans Everyday Photos of Kids for Signs of Disease
Leukocoria, also known as white puppilary reflex, is a symptom of a number of diseases, including retinoblastoma, Coats’ disease, and congenital cataracts. When light enters the eye at certain angles in people with leukocoria, a white reflection from the retina can be seen. While easy to spot with ophthalmic equipment, the condition, and the underlying […]
Strategies for Slowing Myopia Progression in Kids Differ Widely Between Ophthalmologists
The strategies for slowing myopia progression differ widely among pediatric ophthalmologists around the world and include both effective and ineffective approaches, according to an online survey. Reuters Health Information
EMA Panel Backs Netarsudil for Elevated Intraocular Pressure
An EMA advisory panel recommended marketing authorization for netarsudil ophthalmic solution 0.02% for the treatment of adults with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. International Approvals
Galen Microsurgery System Eliminates Hand Tremor
Galen Robotics, a company based in Baltimore, Maryland, has been working on incorporating robotics and microsurgery. Microsurgery requires a steady hand and a great deal of patience, something that robots can be pretty good at. By creating an innovative interface between the surgeon’s hands and a specially designed robot, Galen’s technology can eliminate hand tremor […]
New Fixed-Dose, Once-Daily Combo Eyedrop Shows Efficacy in Glaucoma
There is a sound rationale why combining netarsudil and latanoprost would work so well. Medscape Ophthalmology
Is Treat-and-Extend Truly Effective for Diabetic Macular Edema?
A 2-year study is the latest to highlight this approach’s benefits, but its design also overlooks an important comparative treatment. Medscape Ophthalmology
Reticular Pseudodrusen a Risk for More Rapid AMD Progression
Patients with reticular pseudodrusen (RPD)-associated age-related macular degeneration (AMD) are at increased risk of progression to geographic atrophy, researchers say Reuters Health Information
Optic Nerve Stimulation Device Could Provide Visual Aid for Blind People
Researchers at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland have developed a new type of intraneural electrode to bypass the eyeball and send messages directly to the brain through the optic nerve. The technique could provide a visual aid for permanently blind people. Using retinal implants to treat blindness is a developing field. The concept […]
Ebola Lingers in Survivors and Care Team Precautions Needed
New findings of significant vitreoretinal pathology in Ebola survivors have safety implications for surgical teams that will treat these patients. Medscape Medical News
System Corrects for Chromatic Aberration to Improve Imaging of Eye
Our eyes are an imperfect window into the world. Individual and unique aberrations of every eye make it challenging to study how people perceive the world, but also create an impediment to imaging the eye accurately for signs of disease. Since eye imaging equipment has to peer through the imperfect lenses of our eyes, the […]
Complication of Eye Surgery Can Kill in a Minute
This rare complication of vitrectomy is almost always fatal. Some specialists have not heard of it, but they are now learning that reconfirming the location of the infusion cannula can save a life. Medscape Medical News
Smart Contact Lens Zooms On Demand
Though bifocal and progressive contact lenses are now widely available, they’re still “dumb” devices that require the user to adjust to them. Researchers at the University of California San Diego and the Harbin Institute of Technology in China have now developed a biomimetic soft contact lens that can be made to zoom in and out […]
Protocol V Sheds Light on Managing Mild Diabetic Macular Edema
Until now, data have been relatively scarce on the optimal treatment timing for patients who have diabetic macular edema with good vision. Medscape Ophthalmology
Eye Injections Cost More Than Payers Think
The expense of each intravitreal injection is higher than the reimbursement rate, and retina specialists worry that one of the most frequently used codes in the specialty is undervalued. Medscape Medical News
A 3-Year-Old Girl Whose Eyes Appear Misaligned
A child whose eyes appear misaligned when she is not looking straight ahead is evaluated in your clinic. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Pupil Expansion Rings Have Advantages in Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg on how a recent case series underlines their relative benefits compared with iris hooks. Medscape Ophthalmology
Why Myopia Matters: 5 Things to Know
Half of the world’s population is projected to be myopic by 2050. Here are two facts to know about this common cause of impaired vision, along with three strategies to respond to its rising incidence. Medscape Ophthalmology
Double-Barreled Biologic for Diabetic Retinopathy Emerging
Trial results for the first biologic to target both the VEGF and Ang-2 pathways designed for less frequent injections than current options will be presented at the upcoming retina conference. Medscape Medical News