The controversial result from a cross-trial comparison suggests treatment gains are similar across therapeutic options and occur early in patients with diabetes treated for macular edema. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
In Search for Beauty, Some Find Vision Loss
Patients injected with subcutaneous dermal fillers may be at risk for occlusion of ocular arteries leading to transient or potentially permanent vision loss. Medscape Medical News
2014 Compensation Report Finds Ophthalmologists Doing Well
Despite earning more than most doctors, many ophthalmologists are dissatisfied with their situation, echoing beefs by colleagues in other specialties, Medscape’s latest Compensation Report finds. Medscape Business of Medicine
Alternative Endothelial Keratoplasty Technique Appears Feasible
Hemi-Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (hemi-DMEK) may prove to be effective for corneal endothelial dysfunction while using less donor tissue, researchers from The Netherlands report. Reuters Health Information
Self-Testing for Macular Degeneration Falls Short
Direct-to-consumer DNA tests for age-related macular degeneration produce conflicting, unreliable results, investigators warn. Medscape Medical News
Alcon’s DT1 Water Gradient Contact Lens (Interview & Review)
Alcon is looking to make a splash in the soft contacts arena with their new Dailies Total 1 (DT1) Water Gradient Contact Lenses. I had a chance to speak with Dr. Carla Mack, Alcon’s Director of Professional and Clinical Support, about how material science is changing the playing field for contact lens technology and to try out the new lenses (Read more...)
Guidelines for the Management of Neovascular AMD
What are the best approaches to diagnosing and treating neovascular AMD? Find out with the latest recommendations from EURETINA. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Subretinal Device Restores Measure of Sight
A third of patients who received a subretinal prosthesis reported having ‘very good’ or ‘useful’ visual experiences. Medscape Medical News
Helping Patients Conquer Low-Vision Depression
A first-of-its-kind study seeks to ameliorate depression related to loss of vision in age-related macular degeneration. Wills Eye Hospital
Pharmacists Overturn ‘One Vial, One Patient’ Eyedrop Directive
Pharmacists at a Utah medical center successfully appealed a Joint Commission directive that would have ‘dramatically’ increased health care costs at the facility. Reuters Health Information
Amniotic Membrane or Mitomycin-C Trabeculectomy?
Could amniotic membrane therapy take the place of mitomycin-C in trabeculectomy surgery? Medscape Ophthalmology
Retinal Artery Occlusion May Increase Risk for ACS
Patients with retinal artery occlusion (RAO) may be at increased risk for acute coronary syndrome (ACS), new research from Taiwan suggests. Reuters Health Information
What’s Happening to My Eyesight?
A woman finds that her vision isn’t as good as it once was. What’s going on? Medscape Ophthalmology
Ophthalmologists: Don’t Put Off Learning ICD-10
Dr. Roger Steinert offers advice on how to begin learning ICD-10. The most important tip? Don’t wait. Medscape Ophthalmology
Altered Pain Perception May Underlie Some Dry Eye Disease
The causes of dry eye disease are poorly understood, but new research indicates there is an association between psychological factors and altered pain perception and dry eye disease. Medscape Medical News
A New Implantable Intraocular Pressure Sensor to Help Monitor Glaucoma
Diagnosing and monitoring the development of glaucoma involves taking regular measurements of patients’ intraocular pressure (IOP). This is typically done in a clinical setting with readings taken weeks or months apart, a problem since the IOP can rise and fall unexpectedly throughout the day and may be subject to the white coat effect. (Read more...)
Endophthalmitis Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Gain a better understanding of this rare and devastating complication following pars plana vitrectomy. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Real-World Keratoplasty Outcomes
Why was the cornea community surprised by the findings of this study? Medscape Ophthalmology
Between a Rock-Hard Cataract and a Successful Phaco
Many ophthalmologists have encountered the rock-hard cataract, but there is no need to proceed with peril. Medscape Ophthalmology
A Case of Shock-Induced Vision Loss
A man experiences vision loss after an episode of bleeding stomach ulcer. Medscape Ophthalmology