Genes engineered to make an antivascular endothelial growth factor drug showed encouraging results in a phase 2 trial. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Characterizing Astigmatism
Dr Garg discusses a paper from Girish Valluru and colleagues on astigmatism and its effect on cataract surgery. Medscape Ophthalmology
Metformin Shows Potential to Prevent Macular Degeneration
People prescribed the diabetes drug metformin may be less likely to develop age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Blood Pressure, Blood Pressure Medications, and Glaucoma
Dr Shuchi Patel and Dr Ruth Williams discuss the relationship between blood pressure and glaucoma, including some simple but useful clinical pearls. Medscape Ophthalmology
Infrared Imaging Explored for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening
Infrared reflectance imaging could provide an opportunity to screen more patients for diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
ASRS 2022
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASRS 2022 Medscape Ophthalmology
Myopia: A Silent and Growing Epidemic
The proportion of adults who are nearsighted may be as high as 60% by 2050, according to experts. Yet public awareness about risk factors and preventive measures is low. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery: Humana Prior Authorization Plan Raises Concerns
The American Academy of Ophthalmology objects to Humana’s prior authorization plan for cataract surgery in Georgia, citing recent experience with a similar Aetna policy. Medscape Medical News
Sympathetic Ophthalmia: How Should We Respond to the Risk?
Ocular trauma or ocular surgery in one eye can lead to loss of vision in the healthy eye. How should ophthalmologists respond to this risk? Medscape Ophthalmology
Should Patients Have Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes at Once?
A Cochrane review found that significant clinical differences between the results of simultaneous cataract surgery and those of delayed cataract surgery are unlikely. Medscape Medical News
Dear First-Year Me
What to do when it all feels like too much and you start doubting yourself. Medscape Blogs
FDA Approves Brolucizumab for Diabetic Macular Edema
Brolucizumab wins approval for diabetic macular edema but with a warning of retinal vasculitis and retinal vascular occlusion. FDA Approvals
10-Year Data Support Supplements for Macular Degeneration
Supplements without beta carotene are safe and effective in reducing progression from the moderate to the late stages of age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Evidence Lacking for Glaucoma, Impaired Vision Screening
Task force calls for more research to determine value of screening in primary care. Medscape Medical News
How Can the US Improve Access to Eyeglasses?
Expanding insurance coverage for eye services and standardizing pediatric vision screening requirements across the US are two steps that could help begin to solve the problem, researchers say. WebMD Health News
The PreserFlo MicroShunt: A Conversation With Dr Ike Ahmed
Dr Patel interviews Iqbal "Ike" K. Ahmed, MD, about the PreserFlo MicroShunt, an 8-mm-long tube that is inserted into the eye to help lower eye pressure in glaucoma. Medscape Ophthalmology
White People Receive More Macular Degeneration Treatment
Non-Hispanic White people get more treatments for wet macular degeneration treatment than people of other races and ethnicities. Medscape Medical News
Medicare Pays Women in Ophthalmology Half What it Pays Men
Medicare pays male ophthalmologists almost $200,000 for every $100,000 it pays female ophthalmologists. Medscape Medical News
Smartphone App to Diagnose Neurological Disorders
A team at the University of California San Diego has developed a smartphone app that can precisely measure changes in pupil size as a potential method to assess a variety of neurological conditions and disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and ADHD. The technique relies on the near-infrared cameras that newer smartphones use for facial rec (Read more...)
Citrus Spray as Antiseptic before Intravitreal Injections?
An antimicrobial citrus extract spray could help prevent endophthalmitis before intravitreal injections. Medscape Medical News