A study examines the link between vitamin D levels and attacks of acute optic neuritis in patients with multiple sclerosis. Medscape Neurology
Tag: Viewpoint
Doxycycline: Double Duty in Eye Disease?
It already helps to treat meibomian gland dysfunction — could doxycycline be useful in diabetic retinopathy as well? Medscape Optometry
Classifying Vitreomacular Disease
A classification system that defines the features of vitreomacular adhesion, vitreomacular traction, and macular holes is useful for diagnosis and research. Medscape Ophthalmology
Outcomes in Neuro-Behçet’s
Neuro-Behcet’s is a severe condition, and this characteristic makes it worse. Medscape Rheumatology
How to Make a Difficult Capsulotomy Routine
With the femtosecond laser, this capsulotomy is in the bag. Medscape Ophthalmology
Long-term Outcomes of Intravitreal Injections for AMD
Sadly, good 2-year results don’t always translate into good long-term results. Medscape Ophthalmology
Laser Goniopuncture for Bleb Revision
A study examined whether Nd:YAG laser goniopuncture could be a solution for failed trabeculectomies. Medscape Ophthalmology
Keratoconus: Effect on Cataract Surgery Outcomes
This review has lessons for when to use actual keratometry values and when to use standard keratometry values in the refractive correction of eyes with keratoconus. Medscape Ophthalmology
Standardizing the Referral Letter to Improve Care
Can a standardized referral letter help the specialist provide better, more individualized care? Medscape Optometry
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
Intraocular Pressure and Hemodialysis
The convergence of glaucoma and chronic kidney disease in the same population means that hemodialysis could be an important factor in control of intraocular pressure. Medscape Ophthalmology
Monovision vs Multifocal IOLs in Cataract Surgery
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
Anti-VEGF Agents as an Adjunct to Trabeculectomy
Is bevacizumab as ‘revolutionary’ here as it is for other ophthalmic conditions? Medscape Ophthalmology
Seeing Double: Finding the Cause of Diplopia
Which patients are most likely to benefit from neuroimaging? Medscape Optometry
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