On-Site, Telemedicine Views on Infants' Eyes May Differ On-Site, Telemedicine Views on Infants' Eyes May Differ
Evaluating acute-phase retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) by direct clinical examination may produce different results from evaluations done via telemedicine, according to new findings.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 29, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news
Two New Corneal Inlays Increase Options for Presbyopia Two New Corneal Inlays Increase Options for Presbyopia
Dr Roger Steinert discusses the relative merits of both the KAMRA Inlay and the Raindrop Near Vision Inlay.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 26, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Commentary Source Type: news
Make Eye Health a National Health Priority, Report Says Make Eye Health a National Health Priority, Report Says
National Academies report outlines roadmap to transform vision impairments from"exceedingly common to a rare condition."Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 20, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Adalimumab Effective for Treatment of Noninfectious Uveitis Adalimumab Effective for Treatment of Noninfectious Uveitis
Adalimumab was effective and relatively safe for acute and maintenance therapy for patients with noninfectious uveitis, a new study found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 14, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Zika Virus Found in Tears of Mice - U.S. Study Zika Virus Found in Tears of Mice - U.S. Study
A new study has found genetic fragments of Zika in the eyes and the tears of laboratory mice infected with the virus, a finding that offers a potential new route of human infection.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 7, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
Adalimumab Lowers Risk of Uveitic Flare Adalimumab Lowers Risk of Uveitic Flare
Adalimumab reduces the risk of uveitic flare after corticosteroid withdrawal in patients with inactive, noninfectious uveitis, according to results from VISUAL II.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 30, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Topical Antibiotics Unnecessary for Intravitreous Injections Topical Antibiotics Unnecessary for Intravitreous Injections
Topical antibiotics are unnecessary in patients receiving intravitreous injections, but povidone-iodine is important for preventing endophthalmitis, according to results from the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 19, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news
The Boy With Red Eyes and a Wobbling Gait The Boy With Red Eyes and a Wobbling Gait
An 8-year-old boy had progressively worsening red eyes for a year with no pain, photophobia, or discharge. What is his diagnosis?Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 18, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Case Challenge Source Type: news
American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2016 Annual Meeting American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2016 Annual Meeting
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASRS 2016.Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 4, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news
Relationship Between BMI and IOP in Men and Women Relationship Between BMI and IOP in Men and Women
A greater BMI may be directly related to a higher risk of increased intraocular pressure among both men and women, a new study reports. < br / > < i > Journal of Glaucoma < /i > (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 21, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Journal Article Source Type: news
Tecnis Symfony Intraocular Lens Wins FDA Approval Tecnis Symfony Intraocular Lens Wins FDA Approval
The new full-range intraocular lens (IOL), the first of its kind, improves on multifocal IOLs by reducing halos and glare. < br / > < i > FDA Approvals < /i > (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 15, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Alert Source Type: news
Expensive Eye Meds Cost Medicare ‘Billions’Expensive Eye Meds Cost Medicare ‘Billions’
Many U.S. ophthalmologists are prescribing expensive eye medications for Medicare patients despite evidence that a lower cost drug may be just as effective, researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 8, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Optometry's Meeting by the American Optometric Association (AOA)Optometry's Meeting by the American Optometric Association (AOA)
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AOA 2016. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 23, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Conference Coverage Source Type: news
Faster Glaucoma Progress Tied to Higher Fall RateFaster Glaucoma Progress Tied to Higher Fall Rate
Glaucoma patients with rapid visual field (VF) loss are at greater risk of falls than those with slower progression, new research shows Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 17, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology News Source Type: news
Obesity Surgery in Diabetics May Mean Less Eye and Nerve DamageObesity Surgery in Diabetics May Mean Less Eye and Nerve Damage
Patients whose type 2 diabetes improves after bariatric surgery may also be less likely to suffer microvascular complications, a U.S. study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 17, 2016 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
