Starting ranibizumab treatment for neovascular AMD in eyes with good baseline visual acuity may provide additional benefits to visual outcomes. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery Safe, Efficacious in Setting of Wet AMD
Cataract surgery appears to be safe and efficacious in eyes receiving anti-VEFG injections for wet age-related macular degeneration, but patients still need to be carefully monitored after surgery. Medscape Medical News
Protective Gear Cuts Eye Injuries in High School Field Hockey
A 2011 mandate requiring high school field hockey players to wear protective eyewear reduced eye injuries due to hits from balls and sticks, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
2015 Compensation Report: Most Ophthalmologists Dissatisfied
Ophthalmologists earned seemingly respectable pay last year, but Medscape’s 2015 report found that most did not feel fairly compensated, and they expressed other discontents as well. Medscape Business of Medicine
AMD and Calcium: Is There a Reason to Change Practice?
A recent publication received much attention for suggesting a link between calcium supplementation and AMD, but is there really a reason to change clinical practice on the basis of these data? Medscape Ophthalmology
A 6-Year-Old Girl’s Eye Is Partially Swollen Shut
A patient reports with orbital edema, ecchymosis, and pain when moving her eye, but limited secondary symptoms. Will CT analysis provide the answer to her diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Scleral Lens Use in Dry Eye Syndrome
Are scleral lenses an effective treatment option for patients with severe dry eye syndrome? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
US Adults With Diabetes May Be Skipping Eye Exams
Eye examination frequency is not optimal among US adults with diabetes at risk for retinal damage, according to recent National Health Interview Survey data. Medscape Medical News
Simulation Demonstrates How Restored Vision Looks in Various Technologies
Technologies such as the Second Sight eye prosthesis can bring back basic vision to some blind people. However, the results are difficult to imagine for those not using such systems. Researchers at the University of Washington wanted to find out what it’s really like to see using a bionic eye, so they performed a […]
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Exclusive Video: See How JINS SCREEN Glasses Block Out Blue Light
Last night we attended the unveiling of JINS SCREEN glasses at the company’s eyewear store in San Francisco, their only US location. The company is one of the largest makers of eyeglasses in Japan and Asia, and now with its Bay Area debut JINS has decided to expand to the US. While the firm has […]
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Keratoconus: An Inflammatory Disorder?
Keratoconus has traditionally been classified as a non-inflammatory condition, but recent research may challenge that definition. Eye
A Seemingly Healthy Girl With a Vesicular Rash
An emergency department clinician diagnosed poison ivy. What do you think has caused this rash? Medscape Ophthalmology
Ocular Alkali Burns: Treatment Algorithm Improves Care
Implementation of guidelines for mild ocular alkali burns improved outcomes in an emergency department; an outside expert agrees a standardized protocol can improve patient care. Medscape Medical News
Human Lacrimal Glands Visualized With OCT
Human lacrimal glands can be successfully imaged using optical coherence tomography, a new study has shown. Medscape Medical News
Opternative Online Test Gets You a Glasses/Contacts Prescription from Comfort of Home
If you’ve been wondering whether you need glasses or perhaps may require a new prescription, you can now take a professional-quality exam online and receive a prescription, all for $40. Opternative is a new service that takes a patient through a series of visual tests and hands those over to an ophthalmologist to review, along […]
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Ophthalmology Clinic Sees EHR Productivity Gains
A study attributed much of the financial gains to physicians seeing more patients, electronic prescribing, and administrative cost savings. Medscape Medical News
Review of the D-EYE Digital Ophthalmoscope
We reported on the innovative D-EYE digital ophthalmoscope a few weeks ago, and now shipping of the portable retinal imaging system has begun. The device promises easy imaging of the retina using a simple smartphone attachment, for relatively low cost. D-EYE sent us a review unit for the iPhone 6, and we’ve been testing it out […]
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MMC as Adjunctive Treatment in Corneal Surface Ablation
Does the intraoperative use of mitomycin C inhibit haze formation or affect corneal endothelial cell density? Medscape Ophthalmology
Bevacizumab vs Ranibizumab for Macular Edema Due to BRVO
How does treatment between these two anti-VEGF agents compare in terms of visual acuity and central retinal thickness outcomes? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Tops Ophthalmology Hospital Rankings Again
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital leads the US News and World Report’s 2015 ranking; 13 hospitals were recognized for excellence. Medscape Medical News