Implementation of an electronic health record (EHR) system in a large multispecialty ophthalmic practice made little overall difference to revenue or productivity compared with the pre-EHR era. Medscape Medical News
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FDA OKs First Near Vision Fix That Needs No Cataract Surgery
The first-of-its kind implant faced skepticism from an FDA panel that questioned its safety, but ultimately said the benefits outweighed the risks. FDA Approvals
Eye Lenses Designed With Significantly Reduced Halo Effect
Extended depth of focus and multifocal lenses, including contact and intraocular ones, tend to create a halo effect in certain light conditions. It can be distracting and even dangerous, particularly at dusk and night when looking at bright point sources such as traffic lights. Researchers from Bar-Ilan University in Israel have come upon a wa (Read more...)
Most Ophthalmologists Think They Are Underpaid
Ophthalmologists report average compensation and are more or less satisfied with their careers, results of a Medscape annual survey suggest. Medscape Medical News
Hydrogel Corneal Inlay Promising in Pseudophakic Presbyopia
A transparent hydrogel corneal inlay improves the vision of patients with pseudophakic presbyopia, new research has shown. Medscape Medical News
Omega-3 Supplementation Helps Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
New data support the promise of supplements in preventing dry eye syndrome. Medscape Medical News
Neuropathic Ocular Pain as a Feature of Dry Eye
Gain a better understanding of neuropathic ocular pain associated with dry eye, and how these findings could have implications for the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye symptoms. Eye
FDA Clears New Vision-Correcting Intraocular Lens
The lens is for patients having cataract surgery who choose to correct their vision problems at the same time. FDA Approvals
Patients Happier With LASIK Than With Contacts
More people are satisfied with LASIK than with contact lenses, and improvement in night vision is good with LASIK, a new survey suggests. Medscape Medical News
Preoperative Tests Still Too Frequent for Cataract Surgery
Preoperative medical tests are still being ordered too frequently for Medicare patients undergoing cataract surgery, despite evidence that such tests have no effect on surgical outcomes. Medscape Medical News
IRIS Fundus Camera Automatically Spots Eye Conditions (VIDEO)
Intelligent Retinal Imaging Systems, a company out of Pensacola, Florida, received FDA clearance for its IRIS automated fundus camera for screening patients for diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, glaucoma, and other eye related conditions. The device, the first of its kind, doesn’t require professional ophthalmolog (Read more...)
Bringing Eye Care to the Community
A collaboration between Wills Eye Hospital and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention helps underserved, high-risk patients to be treated for glaucoma through a community outreach program. Wills Eye Hospital
Calcium Supplementation Associated With Macular Degeneration
A study has shown a potential link between calcium supplementation and macular degeneration, particularly in those older than 68 years. Medscape Medical News
Study Identifies Medium Drusen That May Signal Worsening AMD
Finding medium drusen plus retinal pigment abnormalities appears to signal a greater likelihood of progression to late-stage AMD. Medscape Medical News
Sen. Rand Paul, MD, Announces Presidential Run
The ophthalmologist-turned-politician said he and his supporters “have come to take our country back” from special interests and a “Washington machine that gobbles up our liberties.”
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Postoperative Intraocular Pressure Varies With Surgery Type
Myopic laser vision correction surgery lowers postoperative intraocular pressure more than hyperopic laser vision correction proportional to the amount of refractive error corrected. Medscape Medical News
Varying Tear Osmolarity Readings May Be Hard to Interpret
Measurements of tear osmolarity taken with the TearLab Osmolarity System vary highly in individuals with and without dry eye, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
Retinal Vein Occlusion Associated With Stroke
The association between RVO and stroke appears to be stronger for younger patients than for middle-aged or older patients. Medscape Medical News
Ohr Pharma’s Eye Drug Fails in Mid-Stage Study, Shares Plunge
Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc said its experimental eye drug failed the main goal in a mid-stage study as a combination therapy, sending the company’s shares plunging 64 percent in premarket trading on Friday. Reuters Health Information
Eyeliner Too Close to the Eye Leads to Contamination
Eyeliner applied on the inside of the lash line is very likely to move into the eye itself and cause symptoms, according to a small study that captured migrating makeup on video. Reuters Health Information