Extending intraocular lenses (IOLs) widely for intrascleral fixation may increase their higher-order aberrations, but not enough to significantly affect postoperative vision, a new study from Japan suggests. Reuters Health Information
Tag: Ophthalmology
Spending More Time Outside May Slow Kids’ Myopia Progression
Rates of myopia incidence and progression were reduced in Chinese schoolchildren randomly assigned to 40 minutes of compulsory outdoor play during school hours. Medscape Medical News
A Baseball Takes a Bad Hop and a LASIK Is Undone
When surgery restores the LASIK flap to its proper position, a 42-year-old patient continues to complain of poor vision and other symptoms in his right eye. What’s causing these persistent problems? Medscape Ophthalmology
Retina Treatment Comparison Data Awaited at EURETINA
Results from Navina, HARBOR, and Protocol T, to be presented at the conference, are expected to provide insight into treatments for diabetic macular edema and age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Perspectives From the Women of Wills Eye Hospital
A panel of female ophthalmologists from Wills Eye Hospital discuss how they became leaders in their field while balancing work and home life. Wills Eye Hospital
Study Dispels Claim That Childhood Vaccinations Cause Retinal Bleeding
A recent vaccination is often used as a defense in child abuse cases, particularly when evidence of retinal hemorrhage is presented. However, a new study shows no temporal link between vaccinations and retinal hemorrhage. Reuters Health Information
Novartis to Start Human Tests With Google Lens in 2016
Novartis plans the first human tests next year of a “smart” contact lens it is developing with Google designed to help restore the eye’s natural autofocus.
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Vitamin D Levels May Modify Risk Genes for Macular Degeneration
Vitamin D levels may substantially alter the odds of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women with certain gene variants associated with an elevated AMD risk, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
Effectiveness and Costs of Bevacizumab vs Ranibizumab in DME
A new head-to-head trial compares the efficacy and economic value of these two anti-VEGF agents for DME. Which one has the edge? BMC Ophthalmology
A 38-Year-Old Woman With Anisocoria
A 38-year-old woman presents with anisocoria. What is its most likely cause? Medscape Ophthalmology
Glaucoma Medication Reminders May Improve Adherence
People with glaucoma adhered better to their medication schedules when they had more frequent appointments with physicians and lower copayments, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
CRAO and Stroke Risk: Is Neurological Evaluation Warranted?
Patients with central retinal artery occlusion may be at an increased risk for stroke and may benefit from prompt neurological evaluation, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmic Patients on Antithrombotic Drugs
What are the best ways to manage ophthalmic surgical patients on antithrombotic therapy? This article provides some guidance. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Industry Complains to EU Over French Law Pushing Cheap Eye Drug
Europe’s pharmaceuticals industry said on Tuesday it had filed a complaint with the European Commission against a French law promoting the use of Roche’s cancer drug Avastin as a cheap treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Reuters…
Steroid Injections Have Higher Endophthalmitis Risk
Endophthalmitis risk was much higher after intravitreal steroid injections than after anti-VEGF agent injections in a retrospective study. Medscape Medical News
Dementia of the Eye: The Role of Amyloid Beta in AMD
This review offers new insights into the involvement of amyloid beta in the degenerative processes in the retina, particularly in age-related macular degeneration. Eye
Comparing Concentrations of MMC for Primary Trabeculectomy
Which concentrations and times of exposure of mitomycin C have greater safety and efficacy during trabeculectomy? Medscape Ophthalmology
International Standards Proposed for Cataract Surgery
The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement has proposed new standards to measure the outcomes of cataract surgery, but some question their usefulness. Medscape Medical News
Allergan Recalls Contaminated Eye Ointments
Customers reported discovering a black particle that caused superficial eye injury, pain, swelling, and blurred vision. News Alerts
Contact Lens Wearers Engage in Risky Eye Care Behavior
One third of contact lens wearers in a national survey sought care for preventable eye problems. Medscape Medical News