Treating Dyslipidemia May Not Prevent Diabetic Macular EdemaTreating Dyslipidemia May Not Prevent Diabetic Macular Edema
Lipid-lowering drugs failed to show a benefit on diabetic macular edema, according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 10, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Topical NSAIDs Show No Visual Benefit After Cataract Surgery Topical NSAIDs Show No Visual Benefit After Cataract Surgery
Topical NSAIDS plus or minus concomitant corticosteroid drops do not affect long-term visual outcomes after cataract surgery; the decision to use these drops should be discussed with the patient. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 10, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Outcomes Good With Cataract Surgery, Lens Implant in InfantsOutcomes Good With Cataract Surgery, Lens Implant in Infants
Infants who have cataract surgery and posterior intraocular lens (IOL) implantation at 7 to 22 months of age have fewer adverse events than younger children, with favorable vision outcomes, according to a new review. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 7, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Smoking Tied to Impaired Response to Graves' Ophthalmopathy TreatmentSmoking Tied to Impaired Response to Graves' Ophthalmopathy Treatment
Current and former smokers with Graves' ophthalmopathy (GO) have a worse response to intravenous steroid therapy than do patients who never smoked, according to new findings. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 6, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Antifungal Pretreatment Does Not Increase Fungal Resistance in Mycotic UlcersAntifungal Pretreatment Does Not Increase Fungal Resistance in Mycotic Ulcers
Brief treatment with antifungal medication does not increase the rate of fungal resistance in mycotic corneal ulcers, according to findings from the Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial I (MUTT I). Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 1, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Intraocular Pressure Elevations Common After Intravitreal Triamcinolone InjectionsIntraocular Pressure Elevations Common After Intravitreal Triamcinolone Injections
Intraocular pressure elevations are common after intravitreal injections of triamcinolone acetonide for macular edema resulting from retinal vein occlusion, according to data from the SCORE study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 26, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Updated Guidelines Issued for Intravitreal InjectionsUpdated 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 (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 26, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
Plugging the Tear Ducts Helps Some With Dry EyesPlugging the Tear Ducts Helps Some With Dry Eyes
Tiny plugs inserted into the tear duct may safely curb the annoying and damaging effects of dry eyes, according to a new analysis of previous research. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 24, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Patient-Reported Vision Improves After Ocriplasmin for Vitreomacular AdhesionPatient-Reported Vision Improves After Ocriplasmin for Vitreomacular Adhesion
Patients report meaningful improvements in vision after ocriplasmin treatment for vitreomacular adhesion (VMA), according to a pair of multicenter trials. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 22, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Merck to Pay $5.9 Mln for Misleading Marketing of Pink Eye Drug: U.S.Merck to Pay $5.9 Mln for Misleading Marketing of Pink Eye Drug: U.S.
Merck & Co Inc has agreed to pay $5.9 million to resolve claims that a former unit fraudulently promoted a drug used to treat pink eye for unapproved purposes, U.S. authorities announced on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 19, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Avalanche Eye Gene Therapy Meets Safety GoalAvalanche Eye Gene Therapy Meets Safety Goal
Avalanche Biotechnologies Inc's experimental gene therapy for a leading cause of blindness met its primary safety goal in a small mid-stage trial, while staving off vision loss. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 19, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Intravitreal Injections and EndophthalmitisIntravitreal Injections and Endophthalmitis
What do we currently know about this complication of intravitreal injections, and how is it best prevented and managed? International Ophthalmology Clinics (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 18, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
The Evolution of KeratoplastyThe Evolution of Keratoplasty
Dr Roger Steinert discusses the new techniques and technologies of keratoplasty. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 12, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Lamellar Surgery and the Future of Corneal TransplantsLamellar Surgery and the Future of Corneal Transplants
Dr Roger Steinert shares insight from a leading expert on modern corneal lamellar surgery and its implications in corneal transplantation. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 11, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Viral Conjunctivitis Produces Deep Orbital InflammationViral Conjunctivitis Produces Deep Orbital Inflammation
Epidemic adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis (EKC) can be associated with inflammation beyond that seen on the conjunctival surface, a new case report suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 10, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
