Serious eye problems like retinal detachment can come on suddenly and require immediate care, but few people are aware of these conditions, much less how they’re treated, a small U.S. study finds. Reuters Health Information
Tag: Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab for the Treatment of Wet AMD
Ranibizumab for wet AMD has shown success in clinical trials, but are those same results achieved in real-world clinical practice? Eye
Drug Discovery in Ophthalmology
This review discusses the evolution of ophthalmic drug development, the present challenges, and what the future holds. BMC Ophthalmology
Anti-VEGF Agents for Neovascular Glaucoma
Intraocular anti-VEGF agents have been used for years to lower VEGF levels, but what is their actual role in the treatment of neovascular glaucoma, and how effective are they? Medscape Ophthalmology
OcuMet Beacon Leads to Earlier Detection of Retinal Disorders: an Interview
OcuSciences, based in Ann Arbor, MI, has developed an instrument that will provide information to enable earlier diagnosis of eye conditions including glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. Currently, in the case of diabetic retinopathy, it is only after being diagnosed with diabetes that a patient will begin to have their retina (Read more...)
Sleep Patterns Linked to Macular Disease
Adults who get more than 8 hours of sleep per night are at increased risk for advanced dry age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Survey Shows US AMD Incidence Far Lower Among Blacks
Black people have one tenth the incidence of late age-related macular degeneration compared with white people in the United States, a new survey has shown. Medscape Medical News
Antiplatelet Drugs May Increase Retinal Bleeding in Wet AMD
A new study has shown a significant association between retinal hemorrhage and anticoagulant or antiplatelet use in patients who have neovascular age-related macular degeneration and hypertension. Medscape Medical News
Repeat Laser Trabeculoplasty for Intraocular Pressure Control
In eyes with open-angle glaucoma that have already had successful initial selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), repeat SLT can restore intraocular pressure (IOP) control, new research suggests. Reuters Health Information
Signs of AMD Regress With Statin Treatment
High-risk signs of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) regress with intensive statin treatment, according to results from a pilot interventional study. Reuters Health Information
Corneal Inlay Implantation Complicated by Keratitis
The authors report on several cases of infectious keratitis after corneal inlay implantation for presbyopia — and discuss prevention and management strategies for this complication. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
A 35-Year-Old Man With Long-standing Decreased Vision
A 35-year-old man who never considered his vision to be normal is experiencing progressively decreased vision. What is the most likely diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery: Two Roads Merging Into One
In this review, the benefits and challenges of cataract surgery for managing coexisting glaucoma and cataracts are discussed. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Blue Light From Screens, Bulbs Won’t Damage Retina
Despite concerns that staring at devices putting out high amounts of the blue light wavelength could damage human retinas, a recent study finds that most devices put out less of that light than the blue sky on a clear day. Reuters Health Information
Anti-VEGF Therapy for Persistent Diabetic Macular Edema
In patients with persistent diabetic macular edema (DME), there may be long-term benefits to be gained from continuing with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy, according to a post hoc analysis of a Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical…
Current Therapeutic Developments in Atrophic AMD
More effective therapies are on the horizon for atrophic AMD. Find out what’s new. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Intraocular Lens Pipeline Yields Increasing Options
In addition to existing premium lenses, each with unique advantages and disadvantages, ophthalmologists will soon have access to even more promising technologies for treating presbyopia. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab Treat-and-Extend Regimen May Be Better for Neovascular AMD
A ranibizumab treat-and-extend regimen appears to be better than a pro re nata (PRN) regimen for treating neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to researchers from Switzerland. Reuters Health Information
Refractive Outcomes Stable at Five Years After SMILE Procedure for Myopia
Refractive outcomes remain stable at five years in the first eyes treated with small incision lenticule extraction (ReLEx SMILE, Zeiss) for myopia, report ophthalmologists from Germany. Reuters Health Information
Phaco Surgery Poised to Enter a More Virtual Future
Increasing demand has created a groundswell of innovation, ranging from 3D surgical interfaces to remote technology that can place ophthalmologists half a world away from their patients. Medscape Ophthalmology