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Tag: Ophthalmology
Altered Pain Perception May Underlie Some Dry Eye Disease
The causes of dry eye disease are poorly understood, but new research indicates there is an association between psychological factors and altered pain perception and dry eye disease. Medscape Medical News
A New Implantable Intraocular Pressure Sensor to Help Monitor Glaucoma
Diagnosing and monitoring the development of glaucoma involves taking regular measurements of patients’ intraocular pressure (IOP). This is typically done in a clinical setting with readings taken weeks or months apart, a problem since the IOP can rise and fall unexpectedly throughout the day and may be subject to the white coat effect. A new eye implant developed in a collaboration between researchers at Stanford and Bar-Ilan University in Israel, may allow people to measure their IOP as often as needed.
There already exist investigational implants for measuring IOP, including at least one that sends its readings wirelessly to an external device, but the newly developed implant was designed to be readable without the complexities of wireless communication.
Endophthalmitis Following Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Gain a better understanding of this rare and devastating complication following pars plana vitrectomy. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Real-World Keratoplasty Outcomes
Why was the cornea community surprised by the findings of this study? Medscape Ophthalmology
Between a Rock-Hard Cataract and a Successful Phaco
Many ophthalmologists have encountered the rock-hard cataract, but there is no need to proceed with peril. Medscape Ophthalmology
A Case of Shock-Induced Vision Loss
A man experiences vision loss after an episode of bleeding stomach ulcer. Medscape Ophthalmology
Prompt or Delayed Laser Equal in Diabetic Macular Edema
For patients receiving intravitreal ranibizumab, the timing of laser treatment for diabetic macular edema has little effect on outcome, report researchers. Medscape Medical News
Supplements to Slow Macular Degeneration May Backfire
Nutritional supplements recommended to slow macular degeneration might instead accelerate the condition in people with certain genotypes, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
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