The convergence of glaucoma and chronic kidney disease in the same population means that hemodialysis could be an important factor in control of intraocular pressure. Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
Pazopanib Eye Drops: A Randomised Trial in Neovascular AMD
Can patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration benefit from this topical therapy? The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Lifestyle Choices May Affect Vision Down the Road
Smoking, alcohol consumption, and physical activity may be associated with vision changes over the course of a 20-year period. Medscape Medical News
Low-Dose Doxycycline May Slow Diabetic Retinopathy
Researchers say the observation suggests a link between a low-dose oral anti-inflammatory agent and subclinical improvement in inner retinal function. Medscape Medical News
Reaching a Milestone in the Treatment of Keratoconus
Approval of cross-linking by the FDA would be an important step forward in the treatment of keratoconus and corneal ectasia following refractive surgery. Dr. Roger Steinert offers commentary. Medscape Ophthalmology
FluidVision Accomodating Lens Implant Automatically Adjusts Focus of Eye
A number of eye conditions can make a person to lose the ability to change the shape of the lens, also known as loss of accommodation. People with presbyopia and those that get traditional intraocular lenses for cataracts suffer from this frustrating condition. A new lens developed by PowerVision, a company out of Belmont, California, aims to resto (Read more...)
Stanford Scientists Unveil Two Ophthalmology Smartphone Adapters
Researchers at Stanford University have developed two new smartphone attachments that allow imaging of the eye that would normally done with large, bulky instruments. Ophthalmologists imaging the anterior segment of the eye (cornea, iris, ciliary body, lens) use slit lamp instruments that shine a bright flat beam of light onto the eye in combi (Read more...)
Clinical Experience With a Novel Glaucoma Drainage Implant
How effective is the AGV M4 in reducing IOP in glaucoma — and how does it compare with other implants? Journal of Glaucoma
Optimizing Biometry for Best Outcomes in Cataract Surgery
Current best practice standards and available practical strategies for improving refractive outcomes for patients are reviewed. Eye
Vision Loss Reported After Cosmetic Facial Injections
Dermal filler injections in the forehead led to vision loss, a rare but devastating event, in 3 patients. Medscape Medical News
Italian Watchdog Says Novartis, Roche Colluded Over Eye Drug
Italy’s antitrust authorities said Novartis and Roche colluded to try to stop cancer drug Avastin (bevacizumab) from being used to treat a serious eye disease, and fined the Swiss drugmakers 182.5 million euros ($251 million). Reuters Health Information
Ocriplasmin Injection Linked to Impaired Vision
Two case reports add to previous reports and link ocriplasmin for the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion with impaired vision and panretinal changes. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eye Syndrome Linked to Poor Air Quality, Weather
A new report has demonstrated a link between living in an area with poor air quality and the risk of developing dry eye disease. Medscape Medical News
Monovision vs Multifocal IOLs in Cataract Surgery
A study provides evidence of the trade-off between monovision and multifocal intraocular lenses, raising the question: Should spectacle independence be the goal? Medscape Ophthalmology
Expensive Tube-Shunt Surgery Cost-Effective in Glaucoma
Lower rates of failure and reoperation make the Baerveldt tube shunt cost-effective, despite being more expensive than trabeculectomy, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab Treatment for Neovascular AMD
Are there risk factors for being a ‘reduced responder’ to ranibizumab treatment for AMD, and if so, what should clinicians be aware of? BMC Ophthalmology
Bowman Layer Graft Strengthens Eyes With Keratoconus
Surgeons say they were able to lengthen the time that patients with keratoconus could wear contact lenses by grafting donor Bowman layers into the patients’ corneas. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Refractive Surgery-related Dry Eye
Dry eye is common after corneal refractive surgery. What are the possible interventions clinicians can consider to avoid, prevent, and treat this complication? Expert Review of Ophthalmology
ICD-10 Coding for Ophthalmology
ICD-10 is just months away. Here’s a brief review of the changes to coding in ophthalmology. Medscape Business of Medicine
Glucose Prompts Passing Glaucoma Fix in Some
In patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), topical application of glucose can lead to temporary recovery, according to Australian researchers. Reuters Health Information