Researchers at Purdue University have designed a prototype glaucoma drainage device that can clean itself under the influence of external magnetic waves. The innovation could lead to ocular drainage implants that last significantly longer than current models. The CDC has reported that approximately three million Americans are living with glaucoma. At present, clinicians prescribe medications, […]
Tag: Ophthalmology
Calcified Nodules Linked to AMD Progression
Calcified nodules in the retinas of patients with age-related macular degeneration are linked to the progression to advanced stage disease, a study has shown. Medscape Medical News
Nanopropellers to Deliver Drugs Safely Into Eye
The eyes have a complex set of defensive barriers to protect internal structures. That is why getting drugs into the eye is still either not very effective, as with eye drops, or very invasive, as with a needle. Now a team of European scientists has developed a way of delivering microscopic capsules, soon to also be […]
Pressure Intensifies to Lower Drug Prices
Ophthalmic drug costs vary widely in the United States, and patients don’t know whether they will pay $10 or $200 for their medication at a pharmacy. Medscape Medical News
OCT Screening Before Cataract Surgery Can Improve Outcomes
Routine screening with optical coherence tomography (OCT) before cataract surgery can identify overlooked pathologies, researchers say, but cost might be an issue. Medscape Medical News
CooperVision’s Contacts Combat Eye Fatigue from Digital Screen Usage (Interview)
A recent study by OnePoll, conducted on behalf of CooperVision, manufacturer of soft contact lenses, found that 49 percent of Americans “feel society has become more digital and screen-oriented in the past five years.” The trend is not unexpected with 74 percent of employed Americans using a computer at their job and 7 in 10 […]
Newly Approved Toric ICL Implanted in First US Patient
A 37-year-old Illinois truck driver has become the first person in the United States to receive new implantable lenses for the correction of myopia with astigmatism approved by the US Food and Drug Administration last month. News Alerts
Surgeon Age Doesn’t Affect Cataract Surgery Outcomes
Late-career surgeons perform a large proportion of cataract operations, and they do it with an overall low rate of adverse events, a Canadian study suggests. Reuters Health Information
FDA Updates Advice on Withdrawn CyPass Glaucoma Stent
The FDA is now advising providers to periodically evaluate patients’ implanted stents for endothelial cell loss and determine if additional action is needed, including removal of the device. News Alerts
‘Eye Health’ Supplements: Do the Benefits Justify the Cost?
This practical overview presents the evidence and ‘bottom line’ guidance for patients who ask whether they should take supplements to prevent eye disease. Medscape Ophthalmology
Corneal Transplantation Failed. What Now?
Dr Christopher Rapuano on a new study comparing long-term outcomes between penetrating and endothelial keratoplasty for repeat corneal transplantation. Medscape Ophthalmology
Strabismus May Have Helped da Vinci Express His Genius
Intermittent exotropia may have helped artist switch from binocular to monocular vision at will and aided him in creating his works, study author explains. Medscape Medical News
FDA Warns Against Using Raindrop Near Vision Inlay
The FDA today issued an alert about an increased risk for corneal haze in patients the device after 75% of patients in a postapproval study developed haze. News Alerts
Drug Pipeline for Macular Degeneration in Focus at AAO
Updates from phase 3 trials of VEGF inhibitors for neovascular age-related macular degeneration, and a novel genetic treatment, will be highlighted at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Medscape Medical News
Don’t Overlook Ocular Surface Disease Before Cataract Surgery
Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg on the risks of failing to preoperatively diagnose this highly prevalent condition. Medscape Ophthalmology
FDA OKs Fluocinolone Intravitreal Implant (Yutiq) for Uveitis
In clinical trials, Yutiq significantly reduced recurrence rates at 6 and 12 months following treatment compared with sham treatment in patients with chronic, noninfectious posterior segment uveitis. FDA Approvals
Drug Releasing Contact Lens Changes Color to Show When Its Working
Drugs designed to treat eye conditions are often delivered via eye drops. Almost all of the actual drug ends up dripping off the eye and not being properly absorbed. Drug releasing contact lenses are the next big thing to treat conditions such as glaucoma, and they may end up being pretty smart in addition to […]
Falls in Elders May Be Driving Up Secondary Diagnoses Of Eye Trauma
Hospital admissions due to eye trauma have declined since 2001, but more and more patients are being admitted with a secondary diagnosis of eye trauma, largely due to an increase in falls among older people, new findings suggest. Reuters Health Infor…
RightEye Secures FDA 510(k) Clearance for Eye-Tracking Platform
A couple months ago, Medgadget reviewed RightEye’s EyeQ vision tests and training tools in addition to speaking with Co-Founder and CSO Dr. Melissa Hunfalvay. As a platform to help providers assess eyesight, brain and reading disorders, and performance issues, RightEye captures much of its data using state-of-the-art eye tracking technology and realizes engagement through gamification. Today, […]
A Visual Field Defect in a Patient With History of Seizures
A 64-year-old woman comes to you after 2 weeks of symptoms. Between visual testing and MRI, can you offer her a diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology