A 45-year-old man presents with progressive vision loss in one eye and decreased peripheral vision in the other eye. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
Intracorneal Inlays for Presbyopia
A hydrogel inlay is liked by patients and their corneas for the correction of presbyopia. Medscape Ophthalmology
Better Solutions for Astigmatism
Dr. Roger Steinert reports how astigmatism correction during cataract surgery is improving, a fraction of a diopter at a time. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ranibizumab and Long-Term Diabetic Macular Edema Outcomes
The benefits of individualized ranibizumab treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME) persist for at least three years, according to results from the RESTORE extension study. Reuters Health Information
Bevacizumab vs Ranibizumab: Cost-Effectiveness for AMD
Bevacizumab is more cost-effective than ranibizumab for the treatment of newly diagnosed neovascular macular degeneration, according to a mathematical model. Reuters Health Information
Alfuzosin for BPH Linked to Fewer Snags in Cataract Surgery
Alfuzosin for benign prostatic hyperplasia causes fewer cataract surgery complications than tamsulosin. Medscape Medical News
Clinical Profile of Infectious Keratitis in Children
How does infectious keratitis develop and present in children, and how important is it for clinicians to quickly diagnose and treat. BMC Ophthalmology
Vision Training May Help Patients With Glaucoma See Better
Patients with glaucoma experienced vision improvements and faster reactions to stimuli after computer-based vision training. Medscape Medical News
My Handy Toric IOL Trick
Dr. Roger Steinert shares a very neat trick for getting toric IOLs placed precisely where you want them. Medscape Ophthalmology
Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
What are the benefits and drawbacks to femtosecond laser technology in the field of cataract surgery? This new study takes an in-depth look. Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
How ACOs Will Affect Ophthalmologists
Although ophthalmologists don’t have to join an ACO, new referral patterns could have a marked effect on them. Medscape Ophthalmology
Outcomes of Corneal Collagen Crosslinking Treatment
How successful is corneal crosslinking treatment in patients with progressive keratoconus, and what are some of the factors that could influence outcomes? Eye
Effectiveness of Glaucoma Drugs Similar in Trials, ‘Real Life’
Eye drops to lower intraocular pressure are as effective in real-life use as they are among clinical trial subjects, a new study suggests. Reuters Health Information
Visual Field Test Catches Some HCQ Retinopathy Missed by OCT
Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography without visual field test misses nearly 10% of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy scotomas. Medscape Medical News
Postmenopausal Estrogen May Slightly Lower Risk for Glaucoma
Estrogen therapy in postmenopausal women slightly lowered the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Corneal Transplant: Does Donor Age Matter?
The 10-year results of the Cornea Donor Study answer important questions about the use of older donor tissue for penetrating keratoplasty. Medscape Ophthalmology
Anti-VEGF Drugs Making a Difference in Vision, Long-Term Care
Treatments for wet macular degeneration have made a difference in the number of Americans losing their vision and being admitted to nursing homes, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information
Ocular Hypertension After Open-globe Injury
Ocular hypertension can often occur after an open-globe injury. What should physicians look out for in these patients, and how do they generally fare after such injuries? Journal of Glaucoma
TMP-SMX Prevents Ocular Toxoplasmosis Recurrence
Extended treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole may reduce the risk of recurrence in patients with Toxoplasma gondii retinochoroiditis (TGR), according to a new study of 95 patients. Reuters Health Information
PDGF: Ophthalmology’s Next Great Target
Could a combination of anti-PDGF and anti-VEGF drugs work more effectively than anti-VEGF drugs alone in patients with exudative AMD? This new study looks at the latest research. Expert Review of Ophthalmology