Patient Returns to Hospital With Continuing Vision LossPatient Returns to Hospital With Continuing Vision Loss
Originally diagnosed with and treated for optic neuritis, a woman returns nearly a week later when her symptoms worsen. What's causing the return of her vision impairment? Medscape Optometry (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 20, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Case Challenge Source Type: news
Neuropathic Ocular Pain as a Feature of Dry EyeNeuropathic Ocular Pain as a Feature of Dry Eye
Gain a better understanding of neuropathic ocular pain associated with dry eye, and how these findings could have implications for the diagnosis and treatment of dry eye symptoms. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 20, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Preoperative Tests Still Too Frequent for Cataract SurgeryPreoperative Tests Still Too Frequent for Cataract Surgery
Preoperative medical tests are still being ordered too frequently for Medicare patients undergoing cataract surgery, despite evidence that such tests have no effect on surgical outcomes. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 17, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Calcium Supplementation Associated With Macular DegenerationCalcium Supplementation Associated With Macular Degeneration
A study has shown a potential link between calcium supplementation and macular degeneration, particularly in those older than 68 years. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 11, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Study Identifies Medium Drusen That May Signal Worsening AMD Study Identifies Medium Drusen That May Signal Worsening AMD
Finding medium drusen plus retinal pigment abnormalities appears to signal a greater likelihood of progression to late-stage AMD. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 10, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Varying Tear Osmolarity Readings May Be Hard to InterpretVarying Tear Osmolarity Readings May Be Hard to Interpret
Measurements of tear osmolarity taken with the TearLab Osmolarity System vary highly in individuals with and without dry eye, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 3, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Vision Loss Increases Risk for Suicidal IdeationVision Loss Increases Risk for Suicidal Ideation
Vision loss was linked with suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts, in a new study from South Korea. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 1, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Ohr Pharma's Eye Drug Fails in Mid-Stage Study, Shares PlungeOhr Pharma's Eye Drug Fails in Mid-Stage Study, Shares Plunge
Ohr Pharmaceutical Inc said its experimental eye drug failed the main goal in a mid-stage study as a combination therapy, sending the company's shares plunging 64 percent in premarket trading on Friday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 30, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Eyeliner Too Close to the Eye Leads to ContaminationEyeliner Too Close to the Eye Leads to Contamination
Eyeliner applied on the inside of the lash line is very likely to move into the eye itself and cause symptoms, according to a small study that captured migrating makeup on video. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 30, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Lowering Ocular Hypertension Meds Needn't Boost Glaucoma RiskLowering Ocular Hypertension Meds Needn't Boost Glaucoma Risk
Patients with ocular hypertension (OH) can often lower their medication dosage and cut costs without a significantly increased glaucoma risk, Chinese researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 18, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Ocular Therapeutix Eye Drug Meets Goal in Late-Stage StudyOcular Therapeutix Eye Drug Meets Goal in Late-Stage Study
Ocular Therapeutix Inc said its lead eye drug reduced pain and inflammation in patients following cataract surgery in a late-stage trial. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 12, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Repeated Intravitreal Ranibizumab May Increase Intraocular PressureRepeated Intravitreal Ranibizumab May Increase Intraocular Pressure
Repeated intravitreal injections of ranibizumab for diabetic macular edema (DME) may result in sustained elevation of intraocular pressure (IOP), according to results from the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network investigators. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 5, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Eyeing the Future: Bionic Eye Offers Hope to the BlindEyeing the Future: Bionic Eye Offers Hope to the Blind
The FDA-approved Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System, the so-called bionic eye, restores some vision to the blind and may lead to the development of better devices in the future. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Expert Interview Source Type: news
Seeing the Future: Innovations in VisionSeeing the Future: Innovations in Vision
The seed of hope for significantly reducing rates of blindness -- with advances in drugs, stem cell treatments, and technology such as artificial retinas -- has been planted. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - March 2, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Article Source Type: news
Glaucoma Implants at 5 Years: Know the DifferencesGlaucoma 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 (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - February 27, 2015 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Viewpoint Source Type: news
