The hydrogel plug implanted after cataract surgery has a strong safety profile, lasts for about 30 days, dissolves on its own, and eliminates issues of compliance with eyedrops, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
A Mentor to the Ophthalmology Profession
After his receipt of the Dohlman Award, Medscape spoke with Dr Roger Steinert about his own career in ophthalmology and the significance of receiving this award for teaching excellence. Medscape Ophthalmology
Gene Therapy Restores Some Vision in Congenital Amaurosis
A single injection of AAV2-hRPE65v2 (SPK-RPE65, Spark Therapeutics, Inc) improved mobility in different light levels and improved light sensitivity more than 100-fold. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab Deemed Major Advance for Diabetic Retinopathy
Ranibizumab was noninferior to panretinal photocoagulation for visual acuity in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, according to 2-year results of the Protocol S Study. Medscape Medical News
Strabismus: Eye Position Instability Seen in Both Eyes
Video eye trackers show variation in both the fixating and following eyes in strabismus in the absence of a common target. Medscape Medical News
Intensive Anti-VEGF Regimen May Be Risky for DME Patients
Monthly anti-VEGF treatment appeared to increase risk for death for patients with diabetic macular edema compared with sham or laser treatment. Medscape Medical News
Big Data, Combo Drugs, Implants Will Be Focus of AAO 2015
Research from the national IRIS Registry will be presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, along with the latest on combination options for macular degeneration and diabetic edema. Medscape Medical News
Treatment of Giant Cell Arteritis
This article provides an overview of the available treatment strategies for this challenging and potentially blinding condition. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
No Link Between Oral Fluoroquinolones, Uveitis in Large Study
According to a new retrospective study, there are no data to support an association between the use of oral fluoroquinolones and an increased risk for uveitis. Medscape Medical News
Laryngeal Mask for Keratoplasty Anesthesia Safe, Effective
A laryngeal mask for keratoplasty under general anesthesia appeared to be safe, lowered risk for potential ocular hypertension during recovery, and saved recovery time compared with endotracheal tube. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Cross-linking Shows Promise in Infectious Keratitis
Corneal cross-linking technology represents a promising treatment modality for some types of infectious keratitis, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Noninvasive Tool to Assess Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
A new algorithm may provide a quick noninvasive tool to measure diabetic retinopathy progression and individualize patient treatment, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Dementia Is Associated With Open-Angle Glaucoma
Find out more about the link between open-angle glaucoma and dementia. What role does gender play in this relationship? Eye
Controversies in Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is becoming more widely available, but its role is still controversial. Where does this technology fit in to resident surgical training? International Ophthalmology Clinics
Shire to Resubmit Dry-Eye Disease Drug to FDA With New Study Data
Shire said its dry-eye disease drug lifitegrast significantly improved patient symptoms in a new study, supporting a re-submission of the medicine to U.S. regulators early next year. Reuters Health Information
Formula Combination Allows Optimized Outcomes in Cataract Surgery
Researchers have devised a method to help cataract surgeons represent intraocular lens (IOL) formulas in three dimensions. Reuters Health Information
The Child With Abnormal Head Movements
What is the cause of this 9-month-old girl’s abnormal head and eye movements? Medscape Ophthalmology
Multidrug Resistance Common Among Eye Pathogens, Study Finds
Antibiotic resistance remains high among ocular staphylococcal isolates. Nearly half are methicillin-resistant and are also more likely to be resistant to multiple antibiotics, a new study suggested. Medscape Medical News
Contrast-Balanced Movie Viewing Improves Visual Acuity in Amblyopia
Contrast-balanced dichoptic movie viewing improves visual acuity in children with amblyopia, researchers report. Reuters Health Information
Anti-VEGF Therapy: Data on MI, Stroke, and Mortality Risk
New research evaluates whether intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy increases the risk for thromboembolic events. Medscape Ophthalmology