A study has shown a potential link between calcium supplementation and macular degeneration, particularly in those older than 68 years. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Study Identifies Medium Drusen That May Signal Worsening AMD
Finding medium drusen plus retinal pigment abnormalities appears to signal a greater likelihood of progression to late-stage AMD. Medscape Medical News
Sen. Rand Paul, MD, Announces Presidential Run
The ophthalmologist-turned-politician said he and his supporters “have come to take our country back” from special interests and a “Washington machine that gobbles up our liberties.”
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Postoperative Intraocular Pressure Varies With Surgery Type
Myopic laser vision correction surgery lowers postoperative intraocular pressure more than hyperopic laser vision correction proportional to the amount of refractive error corrected. Medscape Medical News
Varying Tear Osmolarity Readings May Be Hard to Interpret
Measurements of tear osmolarity taken with the TearLab Osmolarity System vary highly in individuals with and without dry eye, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
Retinal Vein Occlusion Associated With Stroke
The association between RVO and stroke appears to be stronger for younger patients than for middle-aged or older patients. Medscape Medical News
Ohr Pharma’s Eye Drug Fails in Mid-Stage Study, Shares Plunge
Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc said its experimental eye drug failed the main goal in a mid-stage study as a combination therapy, sending the company’s shares plunging 64 percent in premarket trading on Friday. Reuters Health Information
Eyeliner Too Close to the Eye Leads to Contamination
Eyeliner applied on the inside of the lash line is very likely to move into the eye itself and cause symptoms, according to a small study that captured migrating makeup on video. Reuters Health Information
Vision Loss Increases Risk for Suicidal Ideation
Vision loss was linked with suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts, in a new study from South Korea. Reuters Health Information
Dawn of the Age of Corneal Cross-Linking
Ophthalmologists will soon have a new tool to help thousands of patients affected by corneal problems. Wills Eye Hospital
Aflibercept (Eylea) Gets Expanded Indication in US
The FDA clears aflibercept for treatment of diabetic retinopathy in patients with diabetic macular edema. FDA Approvals
Rice mobileVision Device Lets Patients Image Their Own Retinas (VIDEO)
Engineers at Rice University have developed a prototype device that may one day allow patients to screen their eyes for signs of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. Modern ophthalmoscopes can already be connected to smartphones for easy image sharing, allowing remote ophthalmologists to help with diagnosis. Yet, properly aligning the instrument with the eye is still a matter of skill, so the Rice team have been working to help automate this process so that just about anyone can exmine the retina.
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Physical Activity May Reduce Cataract Risk
Men and women with high activity levels were less likely to develop age-related cataract than those with sedentary lifestyles. Medscape Medical News
Sunshine Act Data Reveal Low Payments to Ophthalmologists
Most single industry payments to ophthalmologists were less than $100, and 88% of them received less than $500 in total payments. Medscape Medical News
Phenylephrine Eyedrops Safe for Routine Clinical Use
Phenylephrine 2.5% eyedrops are safe for routine clinical use, according to a systematic review and metaanalysis; transient increases in blood pressure and heart rate occurred with phenylephrine 10%. Medscape Medical News
Does Mini-Monovision Measure Up to Multifocal IOLs?
A head-to-head comparison study investigates the impact of these two strategies on spectacle independence and visual symptoms. Medscape Ophthalmology
Lowering Ocular Hypertension Meds Needn’t Boost Glaucoma Risk
Patients with ocular hypertension (OH) can often lower their medication dosage and cut costs without a significantly increased glaucoma risk, Chinese researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Laser Iridotomy in Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Can this procedure prevent progression to pigmentary glaucoma or ocular hypertension? A 10-year study has the answers. Medscape Ophthalmology
Mitomycin Not Associated With Complication in Trabeculectomy
A 20-year study has shown no association between mitomycin and trabeculectomy complication, regardless of mitomycin concentration. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Therapeutix Eye Drug Meets Goal in Late-Stage Study
Ocular Therapeutix Inc said its lead eye drug reduced pain and inflammation in patients following cataract surgery in a late-stage trial. Reuters Health Information