This article provides some insight into the mechanisms of inflammation in AMD and discusses the potential therapeutic role immunotherapy may play in this disease. International Ophthalmology Clinics
Tag: Ophthalmology
Novel Microinjection Promising for Macular Degeneration
Microinjections of the experimental drug RTH258 can be used to effectively treat age-related macular degeneration, early results suggest. Medscape Medical News
Aspirin Benefits Outweigh Risks in Macular Degeneration
Early evidence had suggested a heightened risk for macular degeneration, but a new analysis has suggested the consequences of stopping aspirin may be dire. Medscape Medical News
Less Is More for Some Treated With Aflibercept
A treat-and-extend regimen with the anti-VEGF therapy aflibercept for macular degeneration seems to be as effective as monthly therapy, according to first results from the ATLAS study. Medscape Medical News
Laser Resensitizes Eyes to Anti-VEGF Treatment in AMD
Laser treatment of eyes that have developed drug tolerance to anti-VEGF inhibitors restores drug sensitivity safely and effectively in patients with AMD. Medscape Medical News
Implantable Telescope Effective in AMD Patients Younger Than 75
Long-term results showed that an implantable miniature telescope can improve vision in patients younger than 75 years who have bilateral late-stage age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Macroeconomic Landscape of Refractive Surgery in the US
LASIK procedures are declining while refractive cataract surgery is on the rise. What accounts for the recent shift? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Treating Dyslipidemia May Not Prevent Diabetic Macular Edema
Lipid-lowering drugs failed to show a benefit on diabetic macular edema, according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medscape Medical News
Topical NSAIDs Show No Visual Benefit After Cataract Surgery
Topical NSAIDS plus or minus concomitant corticosteroid drops do not affect long-term visual outcomes after cataract surgery; the decision to use these drops should be discussed with the patient. Medscape Medical News
Smartphone App Identifies Eye Conditions, Directs Patients to Specialists
A team at Mexico’s Medical and Surgical Center for Retina, a small firm of about a dozen people, has created a smartphone software that can help general medical practitioners spot eye conditions that currently require a specialist to diagnose. The app is not intended to replace ophthalmologists, but was designed instead to help direct pa (Read more...)
Outcomes Good With Cataract Surgery, Lens Implant in Infants
Infants who have cataract surgery and posterior intraocular lens (IOL) implantation at 7 to 22 months of age have fewer adverse events than younger children, with favorable vision outcomes, according to a new review. Reuters Health Information
Smoking Tied to Impaired Response to Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Treatment
Current and former smokers with Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) have a worse response to intravenous steroid therapy than do patients who never smoked, according to new findings. Reuters Health Information
Tiny Eye Implant Automatically Regulates Intraocular Pressure
While measuring the intraocular pressure can help diagnose and track a number of health conditions (especially, glaucoma), there’s currently no existing method that can regulate the pressure within the eye. So while there are ways to delay the onset of serious symptoms, patients with certain eye conditions eventually suffer from an either too (Read more...)
Anterior Segment Surgery: Discussion and Debate
During a lively session at this year’s ASCRS meeting, some of today’s top controversies in anterior segment surgery were discussed. Dr Roger Steinert provides a recap. Medscape Ophthalmology
Antifungal Pretreatment Does Not Increase Fungal Resistance in Mycotic Ulcers
Brief treatment with antifungal medication does not increase the rate of fungal resistance in mycotic corneal ulcers, according to findings from the Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial I (MUTT I). Reuters Health Information
Defining Response to Anti-VEGF Therapies in Neovascular AMD
Understanding the factors that may impact the response to an anti-VEGF agent for neovascular AMD will assist clinicians in tailoring treatment strategies to optimize outcomes. Eye
Intraocular Pressure Elevations Common After Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injections
Intraocular pressure elevations are common after intravitreal injections of triamcinolone acetonide for macular edema resulting from retinal vein occlusion, according to data from the SCORE study. Reuters Health Information
Topical Cyclosporine Better for Ocular Rosacea
A new comparative study has found that topical cyclosporine is more effective than oral doxycycline at relieving symptoms and treating eyelid and dry eye signs in patients with ocular rosacea. Medscape Medical News
Updated Guidelines Issued for Intravitreal Injections
An expert panel offers their thoughts on the best techniques and monitoring strategies from pre- to post-injection. Medscape Ophthalmology
A Young Man With Visual Field Defects
A 28-year-old man who is experiencing reduced vision in his left eye is found to have optic disc edema. What is the most likely diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology