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Ophthalmology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in ophthalmology.

Eyes Might ID Preclinical Alzheimer's

Presymptomatic patients show foveal thinning, retinal changes

Perioperative Beta Blockers Trade Fewer MIs for More Deaths

Issue of safety highlighted again in POISE analysis

Glaucoma Drainage Devices Linked to Lower QOL

Timely diagnosis and preoperative discussions about potential psychosocial effects are key

AAO Poster Rounds: Cataract Surgery Reduces Falls; Lasers for Floaters; Exercise and Glaucoma

Selected studies from poster sessions at the ophthalmology meeting

No Vision Benefit with Anti-VEGF Plus Steroid

Combo did reduce retinal thickening in diabetic macular edema

Vaccines Tied to Relapses in Neuromyelitis Optica

Retrospective review finds protective factor in immunotherapy

Rho Kinase Drug Matches Timolol for IOP Control

Similar efficacy at 3 and 6 months

For Medicare Patients, Optometrists Lag in Glaucoma Testing

Ophthalmologist dominance a cause for professional concern?

High Resolution Rate in Viral Conjunctivitis

Almost 80% of patients virus free by day 6

In Brief: Four EASD Trials to Note

Aggressive therapy cuts range of risk factors; caffeine tied to mortality benefit; and more

Let Me Make One Thing Perfectly 'Clear'

Toward a better pre-op visit

Is Syringe Lubricant Causing Floaters After Eye Injection?

Complaints after bevacizumab injections may be due to syringe design

Steroid Implants Slow Diabetic Retinopathy

Fluocinolone acetonide implants deliver continuous micro-dose

Risks of Steroid Use for Glaucoma

Ubiquitous steroid use posing unwitting cause for glaucoma

Make the Diagnosis: A Toddler with Swollen Eyelids

Case Findings: A 4 year old male child is brought to your office by his mother who notes that his right eyelids have seemed red and swollen for the past 24 hours. She says that the child was outside playing in the backyard yesterday and thinks he was stung by a bee over the right upper eyelid. The redness and swelling began soon after. Although the child is in some discomfort, he seems otherwise well and is afebrile. On examination there is mild-moderate edema of the upper and lower eyelids but no apparent proptosis. Visual acuity is 20/20 bilaterally with normal extraocular movements, pupillary responses, and IOPs. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Medicare Fraud Conviction for Retina Surgeon

One clinician reflects on case and his role in it

Thyroid Disease Linked With Uveitis

The conditions may share a common autoimmune pathophysiology

Innovations In Glaucoma Care

Here is the latest in glaucoma care

Astronauts' Blurred Vision Tied to CSF Volume Shifts

Brain structure seems unaffected by space flight

Antibiotic Resistance Can Decline, Too

At least in ocular isolates, some organisms became more susceptible over time

'The Dress' Fascinates Vision Scientists

Clues to neurology, psychology of visual perception from 2015 internet sensation

Nearsightedness Tied to High Risk for Blindness

Myopia poses "major threats to the visual health of the public"

AAO: Intravitreal Chemo Effective But Toxic

Optimal interval between injections remains unclear

AAO: Antibiotic Resistance Common in Ocular Infections

Continued methicillin resistance and S. pneumonias resistance to azithromycin doubles

AAO: High Myopia Corrected with Collamer Lens

Endothelial cell loss is minimal

AAO: Topical NSAID Prevents PCME in Cataract Patients With Risk Factors

Study supports off-label use

AAO: Portable Low Vision Device Makes Life Easier

Low vision patients gain independence

AAO: Presbyopia Under Attack by Novel Therapies

Each approach has advantages over traditional procedures

AAO: IRIS Registry Is Data Goldmine

With 100 million patient visits logged, benchmark data emerges

MedPAC Looks at Ways to Adjust Misvalued Services

Commission debates grouping CPT codes into families

How to Avoid Misdiagnosis

How a patient makes you feel may affect your diagnostic acumen

Blindness Still a Worry in GCA

Patients with prevalent vascular disease have particularly high risk

Podcast: 10th Anniversary for HealthNewsReview.org

Gary Schwitzer reflects on high points, low points, lessons learned

10 Questions: Ilona J. Frieden, MD

'The structure of the system itself is the biggest barrier'

Here's Why You Can't Compare Healthcare to the Airline Industry

There are big differences between the two, says Suneel Dhand, MD

Calling a Doctor by His or Her First Name

It's different without a longstanding relationship, says James C. Salwitz, MD

Eye Problems in Microcephalic Infants May be Linked to Zika Virus

Small Brazilian study suggests high rate of ocular abnormalities

Medical Schools Boost Pain Management Education

In light of opioid epidemic, more schools focus on thoughtful prescribing

Dedicating a Career to Diversity and Disparities

NMA president Edith Mitchell, MD, laments racial gaps in medicine

'Failure to Communicate' Drives Misdiagnosis

Electronic medical records also need to be improved, says Mark Graber, MD

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