Nutritional supplements recommended to slow macular degeneration might instead accelerate the condition in people with certain genotypes, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Retina Specialists Report Problems With Ocriplasmin
Many patients suffer adverse effects after treatment with ocriplasmin for vitreomacular adhesion, a survey of specialists finds. Medscape Medical News
Retina Docs Prescribe for Themselves, Patients Differently
Specialists would treat age-related macular degeneration differently in themselves than in their patients, a new survey shows. Medscape Medical News
Fixed-Interval Treatment Promising in Macular Degeneration
A long-term study shows superior results for fixed-interval dosing of anti-vascular endothelial growth-factor drugs in exudative age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Managing Residual Refractive Error After Cataract Surgery
Which are the best techniques for the correction of residual refractive error after cataract surgery? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Retinal Inner Layers and Visual Acuity in Diabetic Macular Edema
Disorganization of the retinal inner layers (DRIL) is associated with visual acuity and its changes in patients with center-involved diabetic macular edema (DME), according to a new study. Reuters Health Information
Collagen Crosslinking in Non-Resolving Microbial Keratitis
Is corneal collagen crosslinking a safe and effective option in the treatment of microbial keratitis? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
A Teenager With Right-Eye Swelling
What condition do you suspect is present in this 17-year-old boy with a headache and sudden eye swelling? Medscape Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab vs Laser in Diabetic Macular Edema
Are the differences significant enough to subject patients to the high injection burden required for anti-VEGF treatment? Medscape Ophthalmology
More Safety Data Needed for Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Agents
Intravitreal use of bevacizumab and ranibizumab does not appear to cause major cardiovascular events or non-ocular bleeding in patients with eye disease, according to a meta-analysis from France. Reuters Health Information
Pediatric Vision Screening
What are the best methods for vision screening in children? This article provides some guidance. International Ophthalmology Clinics
Brimonidine for Autoregulation in Normal-Tension Glaucoma
Brimonidine can improve vascular retinal autoregulation, but does this translate into better visual outcomes? Medscape Ophthalmology
Detecting ROP: A Better Way?
Retinopathy of prematurity is a major cause of blindness in children. Is there a better way to identify these children earlier? CHOP Expert Commentary
Wireless Eye Implant Continuously Measures Intraocular Pressure (VIDEO)
Measuring a person’s intraocular pressure (IOP) can help diagnose and monitor glaucoma, but just like blood pressure it varies and can be subject to the “white coat effect.” Continuous monitoring of IOP to detect spikes is practically impossible when using a traditional tonometer, but a new eye implant from Germany’s Impland (Read more...)
Vittamed’s Non-Invasive Intracranial Pressure and Cerebrovascular Autoregulation Monitors Cleared in EU (VIDEOS)
Vittamed out of Carlisle, MA received European CE Mark approval for its non-invasive intracranial pressure meter and non-invasive cerebrovascular autoregulation monitor. The Vittamed 205 intracranial pressure monitor works by applying pressure to the tissue surrounding the eye using a special pressure cuff. A Doppler ultrasound transducer plac (Read more...)
Automatic Test Detects Secondary Cataracts with High Precision
After cataract surgery a troubling number of patients develop posterior capsule opacity, also known as a “secondary cataract,” whereby a cloudy membrane develops behind the newly implanted lens. Recognizing this condition normally requires expert analysis, and while automated systems exist that detect lens opacity, they are not looking (Read more...)
FDA OKs Aflibercept (Eylea) for Diabetic Macular Edema
The drug is the first VEGF inhibitor that can be taken for less than once a month for this eye problem, the manufacturer has noted. FDA Approvals
Novartis Says Alcon Glaucoma Treatment Approved in EU
Novartis said the European Commission has approved its eyecare unit Alcon’s Simbrinza eye drops suspension to decrease elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in adults with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. International Approvals
New Eye Monitoring Device Spots Early Signs of Diabetes
Autonomic neuropathy is a common complication arising from diabetes, causing side effects like gastroparesis, erectile dysfunction, and other conditions due to damaged autonomic nerves. Early detection of diabetic autonomic neuropathy can have substantial benefits to patients thanks to treatment commencing sooner than it does now. Now researc (Read more...)
Behavior Therapy May Help Prevent Depression Over Vision Loss
For older people with central vision loss, combining occupational therapy with behavior therapy to keep them from becoming too isolated may prevent depression, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information