Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: New Data Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: New Data
The first large, prospective trial directly comparing panretinal photocoagulation with anti-VEGF treatment in this population may point to new treatment strategies. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - January 7, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Expert Column Source Type: news
Physician Communication Improves Diabetic Eye Exam AdherencePhysician Communication Improves Diabetic Eye Exam Adherence
Written communication between ophthalmologists and primary care physicians improves patient follow-up adherence to diabetic eye screening, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - January 6, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Better Imaging, Better Detection and TreatmentBetter Imaging, Better Detection and Treatment
Dr Julia Haller and her colleagues at Wills Eye Hospital provide a recap on the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, including advances in imaging that are revolutionizing the field. Wills Eye Hospital (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - December 28, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Teleretinal Screening System Shows PromiseTeleretinal Screening System Shows Promise
An automated teleretinal screening program can identify almost all patients with diabetic retinopathy, results of a study suggest. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - December 23, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Does CXL Reduce the Need for Transplants for Keratoconus?Does CXL Reduce the Need for Transplants for Keratoconus?
It has been proposed that crosslinking reduces the number of corneal transplants performed for keratoconus. However, Dr Rapuano sees holes in the data and stresses the need for better trials. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - December 22, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Symptoms Persist Despite Recovery From Ebola VirusSymptoms Persist Despite Recovery From Ebola Virus
Survivors of Ebola virus disease may still experience persistent clinical symptoms, according to new data from the CDC. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - December 16, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Ophthalmologists Have Low Patient Complaint RatesOphthalmologists Have Low Patient Complaint Rates
Ophthalmologists at academic centers have the highest risk for patient complaints compared with others in their field, but ophthalmology overall enjoys fewer complaints than other medical specialties. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - December 9, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
AMD: Aflibercept Clinical Practice Efficacy Similar to TrialsAMD: Aflibercept Clinical Practice Efficacy Similar to Trials
Bimonthly administration may reduce the treatment burden and improve adherence, but longer-term visual acuity outcomes are still not known. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - December 9, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Smartphone-Based Adapter Captures Optic Disc ImagesSmartphone-Based Adapter Captures Optic Disc Images
A new smartphone-based adapter enables untrained photographers to capture gradable optic disc images, researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - December 4, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Diabetic Vision Loss Medication May Promote Return to DrivingDiabetic Vision Loss Medication May Promote Return to Driving
After a year of treatment with the drug ranibizumab (Lucentis), some people with vision loss due to diabetes regain their confidence to drive and have vision good enough to do so, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 30, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
New Regulatory Requirements Tied to Drop in Intravitreal Bevacizumab UseNew Regulatory Requirements Tied to Drop in Intravitreal Bevacizumab Use
Regulations requiring patient-specific prescriptions (PSPs) for drugs used off-label may have caused a drop in prescriptions for intravitreal bevacizumab, with retinal specialists switching to medications that don't require PSPs, according to a study from Ohio. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 30, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Expert Opinion in Managing Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye DiseaseExpert Opinion in Managing Aqueous Deficient Dry Eye Disease
A survey of dry eye experts provides insight into the most commonly used treatment strategies for aqueous deficient dry eye disease. BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 25, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Neural Deficit Progresses After Collagen Crosslinking for KeratoconusNeural Deficit Progresses After Collagen Crosslinking for Keratoconus
Collagen crosslinking (CXL) treatment appears to halt the progression of keratoconus in young patients, but nerve disorientation persists, according to European investigators. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 20, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Subretinal Implant Restores Sight in Retinitis PigmentosaSubretinal Implant Restores Sight in Retinitis Pigmentosa
Almost three-quarters of patients blinded by retinitis pigmentosa were able to localize or identify objects after receiving a subretinal implant that stimulates ganglion cells. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 19, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Squalamine Boosts Anti-VEGF Effect in Macular DegenerationSqualamine Boosts Anti-VEGF Effect in Macular Degeneration
The addition of squalamine lactate to ranibizumab did not reduce the number of injections in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, but it did improve visual acuity. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 17, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
