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
Tag: 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
Anti-VEGF Agents as an Adjunct to Trabeculectomy
Is bevacizumab as ‘revolutionary’ here as it is for other ophthalmic conditions? Medscape Ophthalmology
A 45-Year-Old Man With Progressive Vision Loss in One Eye
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
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