Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc said its single-drop glaucoma treatment was shown to be superior to each of its two components in a mid-stage trial. Reuters Health Information
Tag: Ophthalmology
Cataract Care: Optometrist-Delivered Postop Discharge Scheme
A new study describes a shared care scheme involving community optometrists in the postoperative management of patients who have undergone cataract surgery. What advantages does it offer? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
IOP-lowering Effect of Phaco Alone or With Canaloplasty
What are the advantages of combining these two procedures versus phacoemulsification alone in lowering IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma? Journal of Glaucoma
Telemedicine Diagnosis of CMV Retinitis by Nonexperts
Nonophthalmologists with limited special training can’t consistently diagnose cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis by telemedicine, researchers say. Reuters Health Information
Drug for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Falls Short
Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc said its experimental eye drop showed no significant benefit over a placebo in reducing the number of injections of another drug directly into the eye, but improved patients’ visual clarity. Reuters Health Information
Nonvisual Factors Affect Visual Ability in Elderly Patients
Visual ability is affected by a number of nonvisual factors, including walking ability, depression, and cognitive function. Medscape Medical News
EIZO’s New 8MP 58-Inch RadiForce Monitor and Large Monitor Manager
EIZO received FDA clearance and is releasing a new 58-inch 8 megapixel (3840 x 2160) LCD monitor for use in operating rooms, as well as a Large Monitor Manager that can receive video from different sources to display on the big screen. The high resolution combined with the large size of the screen allow multiple high-definition images and vide (Read more...)
Aberrometry-Based Refraction: Enough for Surgical Planning?
Intraoperative wavefront aberrometry may not provide consistent results and should not be relied on as the sole guidance for intraoperative surgical planning during cataract surgery. Medscape Medical News
Switch From Lucentis to Avastin Could Save Medicare $18B
Medicare could slash $18 billion in spending over the course of 10 years if physicians treated patients with vision-robbing ailments with bevacizumab instead of ranibizumab. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma Risk After Infantile Cataract Surgery
Several factors may be tied to a lower risk of glaucoma after infantile cataract surgery, according to a meta-analysis: later surgery, primary implantation, and fewer additional procedures. Reuters Health Information
Screen for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy to Preserve Vision
Hydroxychloroquine retinopathy can cause damage that may continue for 3 or more years after the drug is discontinued and greatly reduce the amount of visual loss. Medscape Medical News
The Course of Retinal Vasculitis
Gain a better understanding of the clinical course and prognosis of retinal vasculitis. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
The First EMR to Integrate with Watson (INTERVIEW)
At Medgadget we’re optimistic about the potential of IBM‘s Watson computer to improve clinical workflow and efficiency, which is why we were excited to learn about the first integration of Watson into an EMR. Modernizing Medicine has staked its claim in a relatively crowded EMR space by focusing on specialty-based medicin (Read more...)
Financial Return-on-Investment of Ophthalmic Interventions
Are ophthalmic interventions worth the investment? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
FDA Panel Delivers Mixed Verdict on KAMRA Corneal Inlay
The FDA’s Ophthalmic Devices Advisory Committee wrestled with flawed trial data that suggested efficacy but yielded some safety concerns, leading to overall uncertainty about benefit versus risk. Medscape Medical News
Anti-VEGF Agents for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
This review summarizes evidence on the use of anti-VEGF agents in the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Eye
How to Make a Difficult Capsulotomy Routine
With the femtosecond laser, this capsulotomy is in the bag. Medscape Ophthalmology
AMD: Baseline Vision Features May Predict Vision Loss
Sustained visual acuity loss may be rare in patients with AMD treated with anti-VEGF drugs, but baseline vision characteristics may predict patients whose vision will worsen. Medscape Medical News
Long-term Outcomes of Intravitreal Injections for AMD
Sadly, good 2-year results don’t always translate into good long-term results. Medscape Ophthalmology
How to Field Questions on Your Medicare Payments
Many ophthalmologists were blindsided by having their Medicare payments made public. The Sunshine Act promises still more revelations. Here’s how to respond to inquiries from patients and the media. Medscape Business of Medicine