What does obstructive sleep apnea have to do with glaucoma? This new study investigates the possible connection. BMC Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
Eye Surgeons Need ‘Working’ Knowledge of Blood Thinners
For the ophthalmic surgeon, managing antiplatelet and anticoagulant treatment in patients undergoing elective surgery can be ‘challenging,’ note the authors of a new paper. Reuters Health Information
Tacrolimus Eye Drops for Refractory Allergic Ocular Diseases
Use of tacrolimus 0.1% eye drops is associated with significant improvement of refractory allergic conjunctivitis with proliferative lesions and/or corneal involvement, according to an observational study from Japan. Reuters Health Information
Preview: What Not to Miss at ASCRS 2014
From Senator Rand Paul to the House of Blues, this year’s American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) meeting in Boston offers a fun and educational experience. Medscape Ophthalmology
Dry Eye Disease Management in Current Clinical Practice
A survey of eye care providers provides insight into the preferred diagnostic and treatment strategies for dry eye. Do practice patterns differ from current recommendations?
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Advances in Presbyopia Correction
Dr. Roger Steinert reports on the latest data on intracorneal inlays for the treatment of presbyopia. Medscape Ophthalmology
Regular VEGF Inhibitor Dosing Better in Macular Degeneration
Patients treated with a reactive as-needed approach, rather than a proactive approach, could lose visual acuity that cannot be regained, a new analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News
Ranibizumab Holds Visual Line in Real-World Study
A postmarketing study shows that previously treated and treatment-naïve patients had good visual acuity results at 1 year, with a low incidence of adverse ocular events.
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Binocular Disorders Linked to Falls, Fractures in Elderly
The risk for falls and fractures is highest with diplopia, which can cause poor depth perception and an impaired ability to avoid obstacles. Medscape Medical News
Facial Filler Can Lead to Ophthalmic Artery Occlusions
Off-label injection of wrinkle fillers into the forehead can lead to a half dozen types of ophthalmic artery occlusion, a new paper warns. Reuters Health Information
New Options for Combined Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery
What are the newest surgical options for combined cataract and glaucoma procedures? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
A Young Woman With Unilateral Eye Pain and Erythema
A 30-year-old woman presents with right eye pain, air and light sensitivity, and redness. What is your differential diagnosis, and what would you do next? Medscape Ophthalmology
Confused About Ophthalmologists’ Place in ACOs? Here’s Help
Must you join a Medicare ACO to protect ophthalmic referrals? Will you be eligible for bonuses? Do Medicare and commercial ACOs pose a more serious problem? Experts weigh in. Medscape Business of Medicine
Visual Outcomes in DME Treated With Ranibizumab
Why do some DME patients continue to have poor vision after ranibizumab therapy? This new study examines the issue. Eye
Fluorescein Angiography Details Vasculature in ROP
The imaging procedure demonstrates subtle changes in vasculature in bevacizumab-treated eyes with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), but must be performed by a skilled photographer for optimal results. Medscape Medical News
Older Onset Predicts Better Esodeviation Outcome
The older the child at esodeviation onset, the better the postoperative outcome. Medscape Medical News
The Hormone-Glaucoma Connection
The relationship between postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy and the development of primary open-angle glaucoma is explored in this retrospective analysis. Medscape Ophthalmology
AAO Rolls Out Comprehensive Patient Registry
Data will help clinicians improve patient care and researchers conduct better studies, ophthalmologists say. Medscape Medical News
Ocriplasmin and Vitreoretinal Interface Disorders
Learn about the safety and efficacy of intravitreal ocriplasmin for vitreomacular adhesion. International Ophthalmology Clinics
The Baby Who Never Smiles
An 11-month-old baby presents to the clinic; she has had crossed eyes since birth, and her mother reports that she never smiles. Can you guess her diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology