Beaver Dam Eye Study researchers have linked vasodilator blood pressure medicines with a higher risk of developing early age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Glaucoma: Automated Calls May Up Compliance With Eye Drops
Electronic monitoring, and then automated reminders, have documented medication adherence and adherence improvement in patients with glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
FDA Approves Omidria for Cataract Surgery, Lens Replacement
The FDA has approved Omidria (phenylephrine and ketorolac injection) 1%/3% to maintain pupil size during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement and to reduce postoperative pain. FDA Approvals
Leica M320 F12 ENT Microscope with New Multifocal Lens, High Definition Camera
Leica Microsystems has upgraded its Leica M320 F12 ENT surgical microscope with a new multifocal objective lens and a 1080p HD video camera.
The new lens allows surgeons performing ear, nose, and throat procedures to change the working distance between 200 mm and 300 mm from the surgical site without having to move the microscope. The cam (Read more...)
Regimen, Choice of Drug Can Affect AMD Treatment Outcomes
Regular rather than as-needed treatment with VEGF inhibitors can improve outcomes, and which VEGF inhibitor used can affect the number of intravitreal injections required, 2 new studies show. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eyes, Are We Getting Anywhere?
Knowledge on the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye continues to evolve, but assessing its impact on quality of life is of equal importance. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Microstent Standalone Treatment Improves Refractory Glaucoma
Microinvasive glaucoma surgery is safe and beneficial, even when not combined with cataract surgery, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
EU Panel Backs Simbrinza for Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension
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Surgical Innovations in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Dr. Stefanie Davidson reviews the highlights from this year’s American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) meeting. CHOP Expert Commentary
Low-Power Annual SLT Effective for Ocular Hypertension
Improvement was greater with a regimen of yearly low-power selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatments than with standard SLT therapy. Medscape Medical News
A ‘Perfect Storm’ in Ophthalmology
Drs. Roger Steinert, Stephen Lane, and Thomas Samuelson discuss the convergence of technology, devices, and measurement formulas that promises better patient outcomes than ever before. Medscape Ophthalmology
Newer Corneal Transplant Techniques Linked to Worse Outcomes
An Australian Corneal Graft Registry study has linked penetrating grafts to better survival and visual outcomes in keratoplasty compared with DALKs and endokeratoplasties. Medscape Medical News
Eye Doctor Faked Diagnoses and Treatments, Feds Say
A Florida ophthalmologist accused of bilking more than $7 million from Medicare told seniors they would go blind unless he treated their wet macular degeneration, according to the indictment. Medscape Medical News
FDA Panel Debates New Guidance for Proper Use of Contacts
An FDA advisory committee has cautioned against holding the industry responsible for patient noncompliance. Medscape Medical News
Metformin Linked to Reduced Risk for Glaucoma
The geroprotective effects of the diabetes drug, which mimic caloric restriction, might help prevent late-onset open-angle glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
IOP Reductions Greater With Microstents Than Trabeculotomy
Implantation of 2 stents lowers intraocular pressure (IOP) and reduces the need for medication better than ab-interno microcautery trabeculotomy, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
LASIK Effective, Safe in Patients Under 25
Younger patients have better outcomes and significantly lower enhancement rates than older patients, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
AREDS2: Perspectives, Recommendations, and Questions
This review offers a perspective on the findings from the AREDS2 trial. The results are in, but important questions remain. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Microincision Cataract Surgery Combined With Vitrectomy
What benefits could this combined surgery offer patients with cataracts and vitreoretinal disorders? Eye
Combination Drug Shown to Prevent Miosis in Ocular Surgery
The compound could offer an FDA-approved alternative to inexact off-label combinations. Medscape Medical News