Zeiss won FDA approval for its ReLEx SMILE product for performing myopia treatment on patients with astigmatism. The product is offered on the company’s VisuMax femtosecond laser system, allowing the creation of a lenticule inside the cornea and access incision in one step. The laser is used to create millions of “photodisruptions” within the targeted tissue, […]
Tag: Ophthalmology
High Dose of Sildenafil Tied to Long-term Retinal Damage
Persistent red-tinted vision and cone photoreceptor damage were reported in a patient who had taken a large dose of the erectile dysfunction drug sildenafil. Medscape Medical News
In-Clinic Hurdles for AI-Based Diabetic Retinopathy Detection
High numbers of false positives and poor image quality were found when an artificial intelligence system for diabetic retinopathy detection was tested in a primary care setting. Medscape Medical News
Heidelberg Engineering’s OCT Angiography FDA Cleared for Eye Assessments
Heidelberg Engineering, based in Franklin, MA, won FDA clearance for its OCT (optical coherence tomography) Angiography Module for the company’s SPECTRALIS eye imaging systems. The offering, used to visualize retinal vasculature in 3D, is available not only on new SPECTRALIS installations, but on existing upgradeable systems as well. OCT Angiography is used along with structural […]
Developments in Benign Essential Blepharospasm Treatment
Get up-to-date on the latest advancements in the treatment options for benign essential blepharospasm. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
When Dismissing a Patient, Avoid a ‘Bad Breakup’
Breaking up is always hard to do–particularly when it’s with a difficult patient. Take these steps to ensure a smooth transition. Medscape Optometry
EU Panel Recommends Luxturna for Inherited Retinal Dystrophy
The EMA’s CHMP has recommended marketing authorization for voretigene neparvovec for inherited retinal dystrophy caused by RPE65 gene mutations in adults and children. International Approvals
FDA Clears New Form of Latanoprost (Xelpros) for Glaucoma
Xelpros is the first and only form of latanoprost that is not formulated with benzalkonium chloride, a preservative commonly used in topical ocular preparations. FDA Approvals
(S)pot Check on Alternative Treatments for Glaucoma
Does marijuana, gingko biloba, or bilberry effectively manage symptoms of glaucoma? Medscape Ophthalmology
Anti-VEGF Effective in Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema
A recent analysis associated three different anti-VEGF agents with meaningful vision gains through 2 years of follow-up. Medscape Ophthalmology
Anti-VEGF vs PRP for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Five-year data from DRCR.net Protocol S provides needed comparative data on the efficacy, safety, and burden of these treatments. Medscape Ophthalmology
NIH Vision Researcher Among Seven to Receive Top Global Award
T. Michael Redmond and six others were honored for developing gene therapy for the blinding disorder Leber congenital amaurosis. It is the only pharmacologic treatment for an inherited retinal disease. Medscape Medical News
RightEye Vision Tests for Eyes and Brain: Interview with Co-Founder and CSO Dr. Melissa Hunfalvay
Medgadget recently demoed RightEye’s vision tests with Dr. Jennifer Kungle, a provider at The Center for Vision Development, and worked with the beta version of the company’s at-home EyeQ Trainer. It was a great experience that this editor would recommend for patients going through vision rehabilitation or individuals seeking a more vivid understanding of their […]
Alcon Pulls CyPass Glaucoma Micro-Stent Off the Global Market
The company cites 5-year safety data that show statistically significant endothelial cell loss in patients who received the CyPass stent at the time of glaucoma surgery. News Alerts
Training Athletes’ Dynamic Vision with System Originally Designed to Detect Concussions
SyncThink is a company known for making eye tracking devices that can help to diagnose brain concussions. Their FDA-cleared EYE-SYNC technology is already being used by a number of university sports programs, as well as by major hospitals. Now the same technology is being adapted to help athletes in demanding sports to improve their dynamic […]
Researchers 3D Print Prototype “Bionic Eye”
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have 3D printed a light receptive array, consisting of silver particles and semiconducting polymers, on a glass hemispherical surface. The printed material can convert light to electricity, and the researchers hope that it could one day, with more research, end up serving as a bionic eye. “Bionic eyes are usually […]
AI Speeds Diabetic Retinopathy Diagnosis Without Specialist
The first-of-its-kind solution, fast-tracked by the FDA, can be used to detect the disease in primary care and retail clinics without requiring a physician, shows a prospective study. Medscape Medical News
A 5-Year-Old Boy’s Failing Vision
A boy comes to your clinic with myopia in the right eye. Can you determine the cause? Medscape Ophthalmology
Eye Test to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Before Symptoms Start
At Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis researchers may have spotted signs of Alzheimer’s disease within patient eyes, potentially leading to a non-invasive and rapid test for the disease. “This technique has great potential to become a screening tool that helps decide who should undergo more expensive and invasive testing for Alzheimer’s disease prior […]
FDA OKs First Twice-Daily Steroid for Postsurgery Eye Pain
The nanoparticle formulation of loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension (Inveltys, Kala Pharmaceuticals) is dosed two times daily rather than four times daily, with similar efficacy and safety. FDA Approvals