Phase 3 study results indicate that the HZ/su vaccine potentially offers more robust protection to the elderly and the immunocompromised than the existing vaccine. Medscape Optometry
Tag: Viewpoint
Updated Guidelines Issued for Intravitreal Injections
An expert panel offers their thoughts on the best techniques and monitoring strategies from pre- to post-injection. Medscape Ophthalmology
Systemic Complications Are Common in Sjögren Syndrome
A retrospective review of patients with Sjogren syndrome underlines the need for ophthalmologists to screen for this disorder as soon as its tell-tale signs present. Medscape Ophthalmology
Just How Common Is Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy?
Addressing an ongoing debate, a new study seeks clarity about the prevalence of this treatment-induced condition, as well as its leading risk factors. Medscape Optometry
Does Mini-Monovision Measure Up to Multifocal IOLs?
A head-to-head comparison study investigates the impact of these two strategies on spectacle independence and visual symptoms. Medscape Ophthalmology
Laser Iridotomy in Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Can this procedure prevent progression to pigmentary glaucoma or ocular hypertension? A 10-year study has the answers. Medscape Ophthalmology
Aflibercept Superior to Photocoagulation for Macular Edema?
A 24-week study compares the VEGF inhibitor against macular grid laser photocoagulation used at baseline to gauge which offers superior vision improvements. Medscape Ophthalmology
Ortho-K-Associated Infectious Keratitis
Dr Christopher Rapuano explains why counseling patients about infectious risk is so important before prescribing orthokeratology lenses. Medscape Ophthalmology
Glaucoma Implants at 5 Years: Know the Differences
Five years down the road, the differences between glaucoma implant devices are small but important and may help clinicians make better choices for individual patients. Medscape Ophthalmology
Capsule Tears: Manual vs Laser Cataract Surgery
A new study investigates a seeming paradox in anterior capsule tearing between continuous curvilinear capsulorrhexis and femtosecond laser capsulotomy. Medscape Ophthalmology
Are Treat-and-Extend Protocols Effective in AMD?
A 2-year analysis of treat-and-extend protocols provides important information on anti-VEGF therapy in AMD, building on earlier pivotal trials. Medscape Ophthalmology
Embryonic Stem Cells for AMD
Dr Brianne Hobbs comments on the significance of the findings on the safety and early biological activity of pluripotent stem cells for the treatment of eye diseases. Medscape Optometry
Does Ocular Surface Prep Promote Antibiotic Resistance?
A study seeks to determine whether repeated use of povidone-iodine for the prevention of endophthalmitis can have negative microbial consequences. Medscape Ophthalmology
Reticular Pseudodrusen and AMD
This finding confers increased risk for AMD progression to the fellow eye. Medscape Ophthalmology
Treating Uveal Melanomas Effectively With Less
Could ‘less is more’ be a better approach to the management of this rare but devastating condition? Medscape Optometry
Preventing Hypertensive Phase in Glaucoma Valve Surgery
A pair of just-published studies examine different pharmacologic agents with the aim of preventing hypertensive phase associated with Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation. Medscape Ophthalmology
Safe to Just Observe Mild Vitreomacular Adhesion?
A study looks at the outcomes of patients with vitreomacular adhesion who are managed with observation. Medscape Ophthalmology
Corneal Crosslinking in Keratitis: A 40-Eye Experience
A trial of corneal crosslinking in infectious keratitis raises more questions than it answers. Medscape Ophthalmology
Risk Factors for Geographic Atrophy in the CATT Trial
The CATT results are discussed — will they help ophthalmologists choose either bevacizumab or ranibizumab? Medscape Ophthalmology
Amniotic Membrane or Mitomycin-C Trabeculectomy?
Could amniotic membrane therapy take the place of mitomycin-C in trabeculectomy surgery? Medscape Ophthalmology