Many patients who get lens implant surgery to correct vision problems may develop cataracts or elevated pressure around the eyes within 10 years after the procedures, a Swiss study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Tag: Ophthalmology
FDA Clears New Contact Lens That Senses Eye Pressure Changes
The Triggerfish contact lens provides 24-hour continuous monitoring of changes in intraocular pressure patterns that otherwise could not be obtained, the FDA said. Medscape Medical News
SENSIMED Triggerfish Electronic Contact Lens for Measuring Eye Volume FDA Approved
The Food and Drug Administration issued de novo approval to SENSIMED, a Lausanne, Switzerland firm, to introduce its Triggerfish continuous eye volume monitoring system. The Triggerfish allows physicians to decide when is the best time to measure the intraocular pressure that changes throughout the day and single in-office tests may not be at all indicative […]
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Benefit Persists After Prostaglandin Stopped in Glaucoma
For patients with primary open-angle glaucoma, the drop in intraocular pressure seen with prostaglandin analog therapy can last for weeks after treatment has been discontinued, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma Drops May Help in Refractory AMD
When age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is refractory to intravitreous anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF), adding dorzolamide-timolol eye drops may be helpful, according to a small pilot study. Reuters Health Information
Cannabinoids for Treatment of Glaucoma
The medical use of marijuana is on the rise. What do clinicians need to know about its use for glaucoma? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
USPSTF: Insufficient Data for Vision Screening in Adults
USPSTF update said trials show that screening in asymptomatic older adults does not improve patient outcomes and may come with harms. Medscape Medical News
An Airbag Deploys, Leaving Vision Blurry and Distorted
A 53-year-old man’s lingering ocular injuries from a car accident 3 weeks earlier do not respond to topical treatments. Will gonioscopy clear up the diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Patient Awareness of Emergency Eye Problems Is Low
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
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 retinas checked regularly. Typically, […]
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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