Researchers are zeroing in on techniques that might lead to the regeneration of neurons damaged in glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Eyeing the Future: Bionic Eye Offers Hope to the Blind
The FDA-approved Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, the so-called bionic eye, restores some vision to the blind and may lead to the development of better devices in the future. Medscape Ophthalmology
Seeing the Future: Innovations in Vision
The seed of hope for significantly reducing rates of blindness — with advances in drugs, stem cell treatments, and technology such as artificial retinas — has been planted. Medscape Ophthalmology
Corneal Crosslinking Drug Gets Cautious Nod From FDA Panel
Experts wanted better data, but in the end decided that the UVA-irradiated drug would help patients with keratoconus and Lasik-surgery complications. Medscape Medical News
Latanoprostene Beats Timolol for Ocular Perfusion Pressure
The experimental drug latanoprostene bunod improves ocular perfusion pressure more than timolol, during both day and night, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Diet Effects Debated in Intracranial Hypertension
Does acetazolamide improve symptoms of intracranial hypertension by lowering cerebrospinal fluid pressure, or does it work by increasing weight loss? Medscape Medical News
Score in Development to Detect Myasthenia Gravis Worsening
A scoring system can help predict the risk for conversion from ocular myasthenia gravis to generalized disease, a new study has shown. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma Implants at 5 Years: Know the Differences
Five years down the road, the differences between glaucoma implant devices are small but important and may help clinicians make better choices for individual patients. Medscape Ophthalmology
New Diagnostic Test Proposed for Myasthenia Gravis
Ocular vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials could be used to diagnose myasthenia gravis, researchers report. Medscape Medical News
Pupil Contraction Test Detects Neuropathy in a Single Eye
Transient pupil contractions might be a clinical tool for estimating visual function that could have applications for remote diagnosis and monitoring, report investigators. Medscape Medical News
Europe Approves Western World’s First Stem-Cell Therapy for Rare Eye Condition
Europe has approved the Western world’s first medicine containing stem cells to treat a rare condition caused by burns to the eye, marking a milestone in the use of the technology. International Approvals
Diabetic Macular Edema: Three VEGF Inhibitors Similar
A median of 9 to 10 injections, given on an as-needed basis, improved vision in eyes with center-involved diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
Young Girl With Blurry Vision in One Eye and Continued Fever
After more than a week of experiencing fever and pain, an 11-year-old girl develops blurriness in one eye. The family history doesn’t seem to suggest an answer. Do you have one? Medscape Ophthalmology
Capsule Tears: Manual vs Laser Cataract Surgery
A new study investigates a seeming paradox in anterior capsule tearing between continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis and femtosecond laser capsulotomy. Medscape Ophthalmology
A Dissolving Film Could Replace Eye Drops for Ocular Drug Delivery
A dissolving film in development now may someday prove more effective than eye drops in treating eye conditions, new data from mouse trials suggests. Reuters Health Information
New Wave of Drugs Poised to Shake up Glaucoma Treatment
For the first time in 20 years, patients suffering from the eye disease glaucoma may soon have new treatments as several young companies look to shake up the $5.6 billion global market Reuters Health Information
Enhancements After Cataract Surgery
Learn more on the refractive and non-refractive enhancements to achieve the best possible visual outcome after cataract surgery. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
BRVO: Bevacizumab and Ranibizumab Both Effective
Treatment with anti-VEGF therapy results in rapid improvements in anatomy and function in patients with macular edema caused by branch retinal vein occlusion. Medscape Medical News
FDA Clears Ranibizumab for Diabetic Retinopathy With DME
Ranibizumab for diabetic retinopathy with DME had breakthrough therapy designation and was reviewed under the agency’s priority review program. FDA Approvals
Diquafosol Beats Hyaluronate in Treating Dry Eyes
Diquafosol helped patients with dry eye resulting from mucin deficiency more than hyaluronate. Medscape Medical News