Is the cataract surgery complication rate higher in patients receiving anti-VEGF injections? Dr Sophie Bakri comments on this study from Ophthalmology. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
Added Benefits Seen With Early Initiation of Anti-VEGF Agents for Diabetic Retinopathy
Dr Charles C. Wykoff reviews recent data showing that more timely treatment has a significant upside. Medscape Ophthalmology
5 Key Ophthalmology Takeaways: ASCRS 2016
Attendees in New Orleans were greeted with innovative theories and technologies that may change our treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, corneal ectasia, and other ophthalmic conditions. Medscape Ophthalmology
The Case of the Blue/Brown-Eyed Girl
A 2-year-old girl presents with unusual pigmentation in one eye and hearing issues. Can you make the correct diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
South Carolina Bans Remote Exams for Eyeglass Prescriptions
Optometrists’ and ophthalmologists’ associations differ on whether the exams and prescriptions are safe for patients; 10 states now have similar bans. Medscape Medical News
Blindness, Vision Problems Expected to Double by 2050 in US
By 2050, the prevalence of visual impairment in the United States is projected to exceed 8 million, according to a new analysis. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Crosslinking: Advancing the Treatment of Keratoconus
Corneal transplantation has been the only curative treatment for progressive keratoconus until now. Drs Rapuano and Feldman discuss a newly approved treatment option that is available. Wills Eye Hospital
Crosslinking-Enhanced LASIK Does Not Add Benefit at 6 Months
The addition of corneal crosslinking, recently approved by the FDA, to LASIK surgery does not significantly preserve visual acuity, a prospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
Crosslinking-Enhanced Hyperopic LASIK: No Regression Benefit
The addition of corneal crosslinking, recently approved by the FDA, to LASIK surgery does not significantly preserve visual acuity, a prospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Hypertension Following Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy
Ocular hypertension can be a potential side effect of treatment with anti-VEGF agents. What role does intraocular nitric oxide have in the development of this complication? Journal of Glaucoma
Extended-Range Intraocular Lens Improves Visual Acuity
An extended-range-of-vision intraocular lens improves visual acuity better than a monofocal intraocular lens, and is just as safe, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Femtosecond Laser Could Help in Challenging Cataract Cases
Femtosecond laser-assisted surgery for cataract patients with shallow anterior chambers benefits both patients and surgeons, a new trial suggests. Medscape Medical News
Stents Reduce Need for Open-Angle Glaucoma Meds
A meta-analysis looking at the addition of trabecular stent implantation to phacoemulsification assessed efficacy and safety, and whether two stents are better than one. Medscape Medical News
Specs-Mounted Camera ‘Could Aid Poor Vision’
A tiny camera which can translate text into speech could help improve the lives of people with poor vision, researchers say. WebMD Health News
After an Injury With a Screwdriver, a Second Surgery Is Needed to Prevent Retinal Detachment
A 45-year-old man’s random accident results in a race against the clock to save the vision in his right eye. Can you correctly identify the type of injury he suffered? Medscape Ophthalmology
Estrogen Might Be Tied to Dry Eye in Postmenopausal Women
Although there’s no direct link, serum estrogen levels may influence meibomian gland function and hence non-Sjogren’s dry eye in postmenopausal women, according to Australian and German researchers. Reuters Health Information
Femto Trial Results Awaited From Cataract Surgery Meeting
New findings from a prospective randomized trial comparing femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery with traditional phacoemulsification will be presented at the upcoming symposium. Medscape Medical News
Endophthalmitis Rare in Intravitreal Injections
Endophthalmitis occurs infrequently after intravitreal injection, and vision can usually be preserved if physicians are vigilant, researchers found. Medscape Medical News
Reader Poll: Corneal Crosslinking for Keratoconus
Corneal crosslinking has been available in Europe and throughout the world for a decade, and it is now available in the United States. Will you adopt this newly approved procedure for keratoconus? Medscape Medical News
Gene Therapy for Choroideremia Improves Vision After 3.5 Years
Gene therapy for choroideremia continues to improve some patients’ vision 3.5 years after treatment. Medscape Medical News