A Mentor to the Ophthalmology ProfessionA Mentor to the Ophthalmology Profession
After his receipt of the Dohlman Award, Medscape spoke with Dr Roger Steinert about his own career in ophthalmology and the significance of receiving this award for teaching excellence. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 16, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Expert Interview Source Type: news
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2015 Annual MeetingAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2015 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AAO 2015. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 9, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news
Decreased Vision on Routine Eye ExamDecreased Vision on Routine Eye Exam
An 80-year-old woman presents for a routine eye exam 2 years after undergoing cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation. What is the cause of her decreased vision? Medscape Optometry (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 4, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Challenge Source Type: news
Dementia Is Associated With Open-Angle GlaucomaDementia Is Associated With Open-Angle Glaucoma
Find out more about the link between open-angle glaucoma and dementia. What role does gender play in this relationship? Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 2, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Controversies in Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract SurgeryControversies in Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery is becoming more widely available, but its role is still controversial. Where does this technology fit in to resident surgical training? International Ophthalmology Clinics (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 29, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Shire to Resubmit Dry-Eye Disease Drug to FDA With New Study DataShire to Resubmit Dry-Eye Disease Drug to FDA With New Study Data
Shire said its dry-eye disease drug lifitegrast significantly improved patient symptoms in a new study, supporting a re-submission of the medicine to U.S. regulators early next year. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 28, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Formula Combination Allows Optimized Outcomes in Cataract SurgeryFormula Combination Allows Optimized Outcomes in Cataract Surgery
Researchers have devised a method to help cataract surgeons represent intraocular lens (IOL) formulas in three dimensions. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 27, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
The Child With Abnormal Head MovementsThe Child With Abnormal Head Movements
What is the cause of this 9-month-old girl's abnormal head and eye movements? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 27, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Case Challenge Source Type: news
Wen: The Doctor Is (Not?) ListeningWen: The Doctor Is (Not?) Listening
Baltimore's city health commissioner Leana Wen discusses her focus on public health, transparency, and listening to patients. Medscape (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 26, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Internal Medicine Expert Interview Source Type: news
Contrast-Balanced Movie Viewing Improves Visual Acuity in AmblyopiaContrast-Balanced Movie Viewing Improves Visual Acuity in Amblyopia
Contrast-balanced dichoptic movie viewing improves visual acuity in children with amblyopia, researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 23, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Would Video Recording Build Physician Accountability?Would Video Recording Build Physician Accountability?
With cheap storage capabilities and the ubiquity of filming, video offers healthcare an opportunity to create accountability, according to a new editorial, but others believe accountability starts with institutional culture. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 21, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
Complications of Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery: Rare But PossibleComplications of Anesthesia for Cataract Surgery: Rare But Possible
Although rates are trending down, serious complications remain possible with local anesthesia for cataract surgery, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 15, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
Carotenoid-Rich Diet May Protect Against Advanced Eye DiseaseCarotenoid-Rich Diet May Protect Against Advanced Eye Disease
Dietary components lutein and zeaxanthin reduced the risk for advanced age-related macular degeneration in a large prospective cohort. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 15, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Refractory Dry Eye Linked With Neuropathic or Systemic PainRefractory Dry Eye Linked With Neuropathic or Systemic Pain
Subjective responses to artificial tears for dry eye differ based on the presence of neuropathic ocular and systemic pain, according to researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 13, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Sulfur Hexafluoride Use in DMEK Safe to 3 YearsSulfur Hexafluoride Use in DMEK Safe to 3 Years
Use of 20% sulphur hexafluoride for tamponade instead of 100% air in Descemet's membrane endothelial keratoplasty led to similar patient outcomes but fewer graft detachments. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 9, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
