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
Tag: Ophthalmology
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
A 73-Year-Old Woman With Progressive Ptosis
A 73-year-old woman presents with progressive ptosis and a history of failed ptosis surgeries. What is your diagnosis? Medscape Ophthalmology
Identifying Vision Loss in Children With Optic Pathway Gliomas
Handheld optical coherence tomography (OCT) can be used to differentiate between young children with and without vision loss from optic pathway gliomas, according to an observational study. Reuters Health Information
Driving With Low Vision
This case illustrates how a patient with low vision can be prepared for driving and other tasks. Medscape Optometry
Ultraviolet A and Riboflavin Therapy for Corneal Ulcers
Is ultraviolet A and riboflavin therapy effective in the management of corneal ulcers that are unresponsive to medical management?
Eye & Contact Lens
Myopia: Bifocals May Slow Progression in Some Children
New results may point to a piece of the puzzle in slowing the progression of myopia in children. Medscape Medical News
Thermal Massager vs Artificial Tears to Treat Dry Eye
In the treatment of dry eye, does a thermal massager work as well as artificial teardrops? This new study compares the 2 treatment options. The British Journal of Ophthalmology