Ranibizumab for Neovascular AMD in Eyes With Good VisionRanibizumab for Neovascular AMD in Eyes With Good Vision
Starting ranibizumab treatment for neovascular AMD in eyes with good baseline visual acuity may provide additional benefits to visual outcomes. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 20, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Protective Gear Cuts Eye Injuries in High School Field HockeyProtective Gear Cuts Eye Injuries in High School Field Hockey
A 2011 mandate requiring high school field hockey players to wear protective eyewear reduced eye injuries due to hits from balls and sticks, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 18, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
AMD and Calcium: Is There a Reason to Change Practice?AMD and Calcium: Is There a Reason to Change Practice?
A recent publication received much attention for suggesting a link between calcium supplementation and AMD, but is there really a reason to change clinical practice on the basis of these data? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 14, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Re-evaluating the Treatment of Acute Optic NeuritisRe-evaluating the Treatment of Acute Optic Neuritis
This article reviews emerging technologies for the assessment of optic nerve structure and function in MS-associated optic neuritis. What new treatments might hold promise? Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 14, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Scleral Lens Use in Dry Eye SyndromeScleral Lens Use in Dry Eye Syndrome
Are scleral lenses an effective treatment option for patients with severe dry eye syndrome? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 11, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
US Adults With Diabetes May Be Skipping Eye ExamsUS Adults With Diabetes May Be Skipping Eye Exams
Eye examination frequency is not optimal among US adults with diabetes at risk for retinal damage, according to recent National Health Interview Survey data. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 7, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Keratoconus: An Inflammatory Disorder?Keratoconus: An Inflammatory Disorder?
Keratoconus has traditionally been classified as a non-inflammatory condition, but recent research may challenge that definition. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 4, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Seeing My Way to 'No'Seeing My Way to 'No'
No test is benign, and any test can lead to a cascade of potentially harmful interventions. How are patients ever expected to question or to say 'no' if a physician can't? Medscape Pediatrics (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 30, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pediatrics Article Source Type: news
Chemosurgery Appears No Less Safe Than Enucleation in Advanced Eye CancerChemosurgery Appears No Less Safe Than Enucleation in Advanced Eye Cancer
Ophthalmic artery chemosurgery (OAC) for advanced-stage retinoblastoma appears at least as safe as enucleation, according to New York-based researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 27, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
MMC as Adjunctive Treatment in Corneal Surface AblationMMC as Adjunctive Treatment in Corneal Surface Ablation
Does the intraoperative use of mitomycin C inhibit haze formation or affect corneal endothelial cell density? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 27, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Bascom Palmer Tops Ophthalmology Hospital Rankings AgainBascom Palmer Tops Ophthalmology Hospital Rankings Again
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital leads the US News and World Report's 2015 ranking; 13 hospitals were recognized for excellence. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 24, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Bevacizumab vs Ranibizumab for Macular Edema Due to BRVOBevacizumab vs Ranibizumab for Macular Edema Due to BRVO
How does treatment between these two anti-VEGF agents compare in terms of visual acuity and central retinal thickness outcomes? The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 23, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Fibrin Glue Technique Aids in Cornea Transplant in the Developing WorldFibrin Glue Technique Aids in Cornea Transplant in the Developing World
Eye surgeons in developing countries can use fibrin glue on the scleral rim to increase the number of donor corneas they can use for transplant, new research from India suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 22, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Less Is More for Some Treated With AfliberceptLess Is More for Some Treated With Aflibercept
A treat-and-extend regimen with the anti-VEGF therapy aflibercept for macular degeneration seems to be as effective as monthly therapy, according to first results from the ATLAS study. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 15, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Macroeconomic Landscape of Refractive Surgery in the USMacroeconomic Landscape of Refractive Surgery in the US
LASIK procedures are declining while refractive cataract surgery is on the rise. What accounts for the recent shift? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 10, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
