MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines' source. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:31:43 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5630879&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757359%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F757359%3Fsrc%3Drss Ongoing trials of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System (Second Sight Medical Products) show that it returns useful visual perception to patients rendered blind by outer retinal degeneration. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5630879 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:38:45 +0100 5630879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5611818&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756897%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756897%3Fsrc%3Drss This new study evaluates two different treatments for diabetic macular edema. Is one more effective than the other? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5611818 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:12:10 +0100 5611818 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5585370&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756713%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756713%3Fsrc%3Drss Corneal transplants using only the endothelial layer sharply reduce the risk of transplant rejection, according to a new comparative case series. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5585370 Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:18:15 +0100 5585370 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5585371&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754403%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754403%3Fsrc%3Drss Ptosis, or a drooping eyelid, can indicate both benign and serious conditions. Determining the cause can usually be achieved by a careful history and examination. Practical Neurology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5585371 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:40:23 +0100 5585371 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5562545&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756238%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F756238%3Fsrc%3Drss Subconjunctival and intravitreal injections of sirolimus for diabetic macular edema appear safe, and result in negligible systemic exposure to the drug, a new phase I trial shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5562545 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:58:34 +0100 5562545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488879&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754744%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754744%3Fsrc%3Drss Don't miss our top 10 most-read articles by ophthalmologists this year. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488879 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:15:01 +0100 5488879 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5488880&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754806%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754806%3Fsrc%3Drss TearLab Corp said U.S. health regulators granted a waiver that allowed for the wider use of its device to diagnose dry eye. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5488880 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:21:40 +0100 5488880 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5460174&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754245%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F754245%3Fsrc%3Drss Upper eyelid ptosis and blepharoplasty surgery significantly improve vision and quality of life, researchers report online October 22 in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5460174 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:51:48 +0100 5460174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5401939&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753270%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F753270%3Fsrc%3Drss The FDA has declined to approve an oral contraceptive and a glaucoma treatment being developed by Merck & Co Inc, but the U.S. drugmaker did not disclose details of the agency's concerns. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5401939 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:19:22 +0100 5401939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350246&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751824%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751824%3Fsrc%3Drss Trabeculectomy to relieve intraocular pressure (IOP) is more likely to fail if patients later have cataract surgery, particularly if the interval between operations is relatively short, a multicenter team reports in Ophthalmology online October 10. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350246 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:15:14 +0100 5350246 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5350247&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751780%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751780%3Fsrc%3Drss An eye implant that delivers fluocinolone acetonide holds promise for chronic macular edema due to central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5350247 Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:09:15 +0100 5350247 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338665&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751477%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751477%3Fsrc%3Drss Dr. Roger Steinert offers his insights on the recent European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons meeting. What are the anticipated latest advances and developments? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338665 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5338665 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5338666&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751673%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F751673%3Fsrc%3Drss Topical corticosteroids can improve visual acuity in patients with severe corneal ulcers, a team of US and Indian researchers has found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5338666 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 23:04:39 +0100 5338666 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5276342&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749982%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749982%3Fsrc%3Drss Paul G. Auwaerter, MD, describes a case of facial cellulitis that would not get better and the observation that finally solved the mystery. Medscape Infectious Diseases (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5276342 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0100 5276342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5263170&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F750272%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F750272%3Fsrc%3Drss British drug regulators have granted approval to Advanced Cell Technology to conduct the first trial in Europe of human embryonic stem cells, testing the cells in people with a progressive form of blindness, the firm said on Thursday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5263170 Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:18:01 +0100 5263170 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5252342&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749957%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749957%3Fsrc%3Drss Canaloplasty works just as well as trabeculectomy in reducing intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma, according to a comparative case series in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5252342 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 23:58:42 +0100 5252342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5240726&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749780%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749780%3Fsrc%3Drss For patients with melanoma near the optic nerve, proton beam radiotherapy offers benefits in terms of eye conservation and low recurrence, but with a tradeoff in visual acuity, according to a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5240726 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:08:34 +0100 5240726 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5212340&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749377%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749377%3Fsrc%3Drss New trial results show that ophthalmic antibiotics are meeting resistance from one of their most frequent targets: Staphylococcus epidermidis. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5212340 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:53:46 +0100 5212340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5212342&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749270%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749270%3Fsrc%3Drss Glaucoma patients who don't take their medications regularly are more likely to have worse visual field defects, according to a report online August 18th in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5212342 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:27:12 +0100 5212342 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5212341&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749327%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749327%3Fsrc%3Drss Adults with amblyopia can achieve substantial improvements in visual acuity by playing video games for 40 hours. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5212341 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:59:24 +0100 5212341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5198320&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749123%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F749123%3Fsrc%3Drss Astronauts experience bone and muscle loss in the weightlessness of space, and now the first study of returning space travelers' eyes suggests that prolonged amounts of time in orbit can take a significant toll on vision, although the long-term effects aren't clear. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5198320 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:14:46 +0100 5198320 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5164845&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748624%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F748624%3Fsrc%3Drss Systemic and local corticosteroid therapies work equally well for preserving and improving sight in patients with the most vision-threatening forms of uveitis, a new randomized trial demonstrates. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5164845 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:12:54 +0100 5164845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5134174&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747929%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747929%3Fsrc%3Drss If you're getting a drug injection for macular degeneration or another eye condition, a new study suggests you might want to make sure your doctor doesn't talk while doing the procedure. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5134174 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:37:43 +0100 5134174 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5127709&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747842%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747842%3Fsrc%3Drss People living in the northern US, especially the upper Midwest, are at higher risk for exfoliation syndrome, a condition that can lead to glaucoma, according to new findings published this month in the Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5127709 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:12:21 +0100 5127709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5072399&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747068%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F747068%3Fsrc%3Drss Severe presentation of opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome (OMS) and early age at onset predict long-term neurocognitive sequelae, UK researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5072399 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:36:17 +0100 5072399 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5065327&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746743%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746743%3Fsrc%3Drss Selective ophthalmic arterial injection (SOAI) is a successful long-term alternative to systemic chemotherapy in intraocular retinoblastoma, Japanese researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5065327 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 22:42:32 +0100 5065327 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5042902&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746479%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746479%3Fsrc%3Drss Novartis's pricey eye drug Lucentis (ranibizumab) has been rejected as a treatment for diabetic macular edema by Britain's health cost-effectiveness watchdog NICE, adding to controversy about the medicine, which is injected into the eye. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5042902 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 02:02:58 +0100 5042902 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5042903&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746440%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F746440%3Fsrc%3Drss Older adults who get very little vitamin C in their diets may have an increased risk of cataracts, a study in India finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5042903 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 01:30:25 +0100 5042903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5001804&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745735%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745735%3Fsrc%3Drss Nearsighted people may have nearly twice the average risk for glaucoma, according to a new meta-analysis. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5001804 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:19:00 +0100 5001804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4987911&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745428%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F745428%3Fsrc%3Drss In a head-to-head trial, latanoprost was noninferior to timolol for treating glaucoma in children, according to a report in Ophthalmology online June 16. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4987911 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:09:39 +0100 4987911 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4956177&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744703%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744703%3Fsrc%3Drss U.S. drug reviewers have said an investigational eye medicine called VEGF Trap-Eye from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals and Bayer AG is effective against the wet form of age-related macular degeneration, raising expectations it will be recommended for approval. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4956177 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:49:52 +0100 4956177 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4940340&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744593%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744593%3Fsrc%3Drss Periocular chemotherapy with topotecan can help shrink small-volume and recurrent retinoblastomas in infants, with "negligible" toxicity, a small pilot study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4940340 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:54:10 +0100 4940340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4925150&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741885%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741885%3Fsrc%3Drss Henry Black and Andrew Vickers discuss studies based on large databases and meta-analyses and whether they have a place on clinical decision-making. Medscape Cardiology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4925150 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:00:00 +0100 4925150 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4925151&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744278%3Fsrc%3Drsshttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F744278%3Fsrc%3Drss More Americans oppose than support a Republican plan to revamp the Medicare healthcare program for seniors, presenting a challenge to the party ahead of next year's presidential and congressional elections. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4925151 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 01:58:48 +0100 4925151 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4887561&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743581%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients with mild type 2 diabetes can be safely screened for sight-threatening vision problems every three years instead of annually or biannually, Swedish researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4887561 Wed, 01 Jun 2011 01:13:49 +0100 4887561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4856832&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F743002%3Fsrc%3Drss A twice-daily supplement of selenium helped symptoms and improved quality of life in European patients with mild Graves' orbitopathy, doctors report in the May 19 New England Journal of Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4856832 Wed, 25 May 2011 16:14:22 +0100 4856832 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4834459&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F742784%3Fsrc%3Drss In a phase II study of patients with diabetic macular edema (DME), intravitreal injections of a fusion protein called VEGF Trap-Eye proved superior to focal/grid laser treatment, researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4834459 Tue, 17 May 2011 18:57:56 +0100 4834459 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4777071&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F741762%3Fsrc%3Drss Two decades after tens of thousands of Iranian soldiers and civilians were exposed to mustard gas from Iraqi attacks during the Iran-Iraq war, devastation caused by the chemical weapons continues. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4777071 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 22:00:39 +0100 4777071 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4716574&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F740943%3Fsrc%3Drss The fiscal 2012 budget plan approved by the Republican-controlled House is likely to fizzle in the Democratic-controlled Senate. Meanwhile, a compromise budget proposal is in the works. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4716574 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 22:14:07 +0100 4716574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4660527&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739099%3Fsrc%3Drss How effective is amniotic membrane transplantation in healing ocular burns? The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4660527 Thu, 31 Mar 2011 22:09:51 +0100 4660527 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4647023&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739678%3Fsrc%3Drss Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) doesn't appear to be initially medically necessary in older patients with acute, isolated ocular motor neuropathies, the authors of a new study conclude. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4647023 Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:41:12 +0100 4647023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4618185&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739254%3Fsrc%3Drss Starting with a low dose of interferon (IFN) for Behcet's uveitis and raising it as necessary works just as well as higher-dose protocols, with fewer side effects, Turkish researchers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4618185 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 01:33:27 +0100 4618185 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4607634&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739121%3Fsrc%3Drss Intraocular pressure (IOP) is always higher in the eye that's measured first, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4607634 Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:47:50 +0100 4607634 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4618186&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F739008%3Fsrc%3Drss King Pharmaceuticals notes that Embeda, a combination of morphine and naltrexone, has been voluntarily withdrawn because "a prespecified stability requirement was not met during routine testing." Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4618186 Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:02:43 +0100 4618186 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4572239&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738685%3Fsrc%3Drss Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing should be done routinely to test for infectious agents in ocular samples, according to a report in the March 2nd online issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4572239 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 22:24:34 +0100 4572239 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567714&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738627%3Fsrc%3Drss How well do topical chemotherapy agents work in the treatment of ocular neoplasias, and what are some of the potential side effects? The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567714 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:38:52 +0100 4567714 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4567713&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738626%3Fsrc%3Drss This study examines the effect of macular translocation surgery in patients with ARMD. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4567713 Thu, 10 Mar 2011 17:37:29 +0100 4567713 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4562781&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738240%3Fsrc%3Drss What condition do you suspect is present in this 2-year-old boy with a mass over his left brow? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4562781 Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:10:57 +0100 4562781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4533858&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F738102%3Fsrc%3Drss This new review explores the different types of lasers on the market for refractive surgery. Expert Review of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4533858 Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:49:05 +0100 4533858 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4523216&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737806%3Fsrc%3Drss This study takes a closer look. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4523216 Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:22:41 +0100 4523216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491656&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737560%3Fsrc%3Drss A single injection of bevacizumab (Avastin) into the eye of an infant is more effective than laser surgery for preventing blindness from retinopathy of prematurity, doctors in Houston report in the February 17th New England Journal of Medicine. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491656 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 23:23:24 +0100 4491656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491659&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737464%3Fsrc%3Drss Intra-arterial chemotherapy is a safe and effective treatment for advanced retinoblastoma, researchers at one major hospital say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491659 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:39:43 +0100 4491659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491658&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737466%3Fsrc%3Drss Even after successful treatment for amblyopia, people may still have certain vision problems in day-to-day life, a small study suggests. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491658 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:39:43 +0100 4491658 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4491657&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737471%3Fsrc%3Drss In critically ill patients, thrombocytopenia portends an increased risk of death, Canadian researchers report in the February issue of Chest. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4491657 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 20:39:43 +0100 4491657 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4485722&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737429%3Fsrc%3Drss Visual acuity outcomes and graft survival after penetrating corneal transplant for keratoconus are good, but younger patients are likely to need repeat transplants during their lifetimes, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4485722 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:49:25 +0100 4485722 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4479455&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F737185%3Fsrc%3Drss A variety of other medical conditions can occur with increased frequency in patients with blepharitis, researchers from Israel report in the January 26th online issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4479455 Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:39:52 +0100 4479455 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4467106&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736940%3Fsrc%3Drss What types of infections can present after glaucoma surgery? The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4467106 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 20:26:14 +0100 4467106 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4437341&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736807%3Fsrc%3Drss Results of an early phase trial indicate that an experimental dual-focus soft contact lens can reduce myopia progression in children, according to a New Zealand team. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4437341 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 23:02:42 +0100 4437341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4430410&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736507%3Fsrc%3Drss There a few different types of endogenous endophthalmitis. How are they diagnosed and treated? Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4430410 Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:38:34 +0100 4430410 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4416181&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736518%3Fsrc%3Drss The US Preventive Services Task Force has updated its 2004 statement about screening for visual impairment in children younger than 5 years. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4416181 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:02:29 +0100 4416181 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4412777&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F736399%3Fsrc%3Drss For many children in poor nations, a simple pair of glasses can be out of reach. But a new study suggests relatively cheap spectacles that people can adjust themselves hold some promise. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4412777 Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:38:47 +0100 4412777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4339863&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735169%3Fsrc%3Drss Read about how herpes stromal keratitis can develop, and the best treatments for it. Future Virology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4339863 Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:31:20 +0100 4339863 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4333876&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735166%3Fsrc%3Drss Read this review to learn about the most prevalent risk factors for age-related macular degeneration. BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4333876 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 23:44:51 +0100 4333876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4333875&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735514%3Fsrc%3Drss Improved diet and other lifestyle changes may account for the lower prevalence of the retinal disorder, researchers say. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4333875 Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:24:11 +0100 4333875 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311144&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735213%3Fsrc%3Drss The number of people looking for health information online is set to soar as workers return from holiday breaks, but few will check where the information comes from, according to an international survey released Tuesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311144 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 21:09:24 +0100 4311144 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4311145&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735214%3Fsrc%3Drss The future of U.S. President Barack Obama's healthcare reform will be at stake after Republicans take charge of the House of Representatives on Wednesday following their gains at midterm elections last year. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4311145 Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:55:05 +0100 4311145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4306703&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735142%3Fsrc%3Drss Advanced Cell Technology said on Monday it had won U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval to test human embryonic stem cells for treating macular degeneration, a common cause of vision loss. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4306703 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 19:09:06 +0100 4306703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4306704&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F735086%3Fsrc%3Drss It would have been nice if patients who take monthly intravitreal injections of ranibizumab (Lucentis) could have dropped back to quarterly injections instead, but a new study shows a less frequent schedule is also less effective at reducing vision loss. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4306704 Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:26:12 +0100 4306704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4297660&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734920%3Fsrc%3Drss For patients with AIDS, the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has brought about substantial decreases in the incidence and severity of visual field loss related to cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis, a recent study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4297660 Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:30:38 +0100 4297660 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4297661&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734849%3Fsrc%3Drss In children with chronic uveitis, adalimumab appears to be more effective than infliximab in maintaining remission, according to a small cohort study by Italian investigators. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4297661 Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:58:54 +0100 4297661 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4279235&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734127%3Fsrc%3Drss What is the pattern of connexion genes in the human retina? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4279235 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:59:53 +0100 4279235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4273732&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734380%3Fsrc%3Drss Medicated eye drops used to offset pressure spikes inside the eye have no effect on the pressure caused by intravitreal injections, a new study found. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4273732 Mon, 20 Dec 2010 02:40:57 +0100 4273732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4269141&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734167%3Fsrc%3Drss Find out ophthalmologists' top 10 most-read articles on Medscape this year. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4269141 Sun, 19 Dec 2010 23:08:54 +0100 4269141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4269142&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734199%3Fsrc%3Drss Although large pupil size is viewed by some ophthalmologists as a relative contraindication to undergoing LASIK, preoperative pupil size does not affect quality of vision after wavefront-guided LASIK, two researchers from Stanford University in California report in the November 20th online issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4269142 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:59:50 +0100 4269142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4269143&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F734071%3Fsrc%3Drss A large fraction of elderly people have age-related degenerative changes in their eyes that could be preventable, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4269143 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 22:03:58 +0100 4269143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4255433&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733876%3Fsrc%3Drss Is there a connection between cooking fumes and the development of uveal melanoma? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4255433 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 21:39:34 +0100 4255433 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4222544&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732748%3Fsrc%3Drss This study compares two drugs in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4222544 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 18:16:01 +0100 4222544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4216777&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733341%3Fsrc%3Drss About 1 in 8 people without diabetes show signs of retinopathy and these appear to be associated with cardiovascular risk factors, researchers report in a November 3rd online paper in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4216777 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 21:08:51 +0100 4216777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4210206&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733207%3Fsrc%3Drss Being black and having had previous ocular surgery are among factors associated with cataract surgery complications in US Veterans, according to an October 29th online paper in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4210206 Mon, 29 Nov 2010 23:57:21 +0100 4210206 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4201638&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F733019%3Fsrc%3Drss Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's treatment for wet macular degeneration was as effective and safe in two late-stage trials as Roche Holding AG's blockbuster Lucentis, with half the number of eye injections. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4201638 Thu, 25 Nov 2010 18:29:28 +0100 4201638 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4185001&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732793%3Fsrc%3Drss Using a laser to take apart a lens clouded by cataracts can make the surgery easier and more precise, doctors reported on Wednesday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4185001 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:34:05 +0100 4185001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4180741&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732381%3Fsrc%3Drss This study explores the best possible treatments, including some combination therapies, for age-related macular degeneration. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4180741 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 20:19:21 +0100 4180741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4169731&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731968%3Fsrc%3Drss Ranibizumab is investigated as a possible new treatment for diabetic macular edema (DME). Diabetes Care (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4169731 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:04:46 +0100 4169731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4146542&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732104%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients in Taiwan who have open-angle glaucoma (OAG) commonly have other serious medical problems, researchers report in the November issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4146542 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:44:13 +0100 4146542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4146543&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F732029%3Fsrc%3Drss A laser surgery treatment for the rare pigment dispersion syndrome doesn't slow or prevent the conversion to pigmentary glaucoma, according to new study results. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4146543 Tue, 09 Nov 2010 03:56:37 +0100 4146543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4146544&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731437%3Fsrc%3Drss An overview of proteins that play a crucial role in axon regeneration of retinal ganglion cells under experimental conditions, which may pave the way to restoring axonal tissue after injury. Expert Review of Proteomics (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4146544 Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:04:07 +0100 4146544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4136783&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731911%3Fsrc%3Drss Scientists have developed an eye implant that allowed three blind patients to see shapes and objects within days of treatment and say the device could become routine for some kinds of blindness in five years. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4136783 Thu, 04 Nov 2010 20:22:04 +0100 4136783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122895&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731682%3Fsrc%3Drss Corneal collagen cross-linking appears to be safe and effective for children with progressive keratoconus. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122895 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:08:25 +0100 4122895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4122896&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F731501%3Fsrc%3Drss In children, about 1 in 7 penetrating corneal grafts fail, mainly because of irreversible rejection, but the underlying condition is also influential, Australian researchers report in an October 7th online paper in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4122896 Sun, 31 Oct 2010 23:49:28 +0100 4122896 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4083913&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewcollection%2F31790%3Fsrc%3Drss Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4083913 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:08:24 +0100 4083913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4079682&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730627%3Fsrc%3Drss Following cataract surgery, use of a second-generation toric intraocular lens (IOL) can consistently correct pre-existing corneal astigmatism, researchers confirm in a September 14th online paper in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4079682 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 14:09:12 +0100 4079682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070215&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730419%3Fsrc%3Drss Young Hispanic children are more likely to have astigmatism than their African-American peers, a new study finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070215 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 22:09:57 +0100 4070215 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070216&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730405%3Fsrc%3Drss Filtered air is just as good as perfluoropropane gas for pneumatic retinopexy, a treatment for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070216 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:23:04 +0100 4070216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4070214&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F730410%3Fsrc%3Drss In just a few years, retinal specialists boosted their use of intravitreal VEGF inhibitors for "wet" age-related macular degeneration (AMD) nearly 200-fold, investigators report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4070214 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 21:23:04 +0100 4070214 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4042703&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729983%3Fsrc%3Drss In patients with subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) secondary to multifocal choroiditis, intravitreal bevacizumab injection appears to be of more benefit than photodynamic therapy, Italian researchers report in the September Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4042703 Fri, 08 Oct 2010 16:08:15 +0100 4042703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4033888&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729745%3Fsrc%3Drss A new analysis from the ACCORD trial finds some microvascular benefit to tight glycemic control -- but is it enough to overcome the increased mortality? Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4033888 Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:08:54 +0100 4033888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4024551&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729721%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients with exfoliative glaucoma are more likely to suffer hearing loss than patients with primary open-angle glaucoma, according to data released this week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation in Boston. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4024551 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:56:00 +0100 4024551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4024552&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729724%3Fsrc%3Drss Low intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1 (MD1) results from detachment of the ciliary body, Italian researchers report in an August 30th online article in Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4024552 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:37:00 +0100 4024552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4024553&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729698%3Fsrc%3Drss Children with congenital obstruction of the nasolacrimal duct are at increased risk for visual problems later on, a new study shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4024553 Fri, 01 Oct 2010 20:49:00 +0100 4024553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4020316&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729443%3Fsrc%3Drss The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4020316 Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:13:35 +0100 4020316 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007765&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729502%3Fsrc%3Drss Vitreoretinal surgery is effective in treating retinal capillary hemangiomas (RCH), a common complication of the rare, autosomal dominant von Hippel-Lindau disease, European researchers report. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4007765 Tue, 28 Sep 2010 09:33:22 +0100 4007765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007766&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729417%3Fsrc%3Drss A new tool can predict the risk of geographic atrophy (GA) in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) based on several simply measured factors, such as age, hypertension, smoking status, night vision capability and the presence and size of drusens in the eye, its developers say. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4007766 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 09:03:11 +0100 4007766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4007767&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728521%3Fsrc%3Drss What is the best way to calculate intraocular lens power in pediatric patients? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4007767 Mon, 27 Sep 2010 07:58:33 +0100 4007767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3990435&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F729088%3Fsrc%3Drss When it comes to diagnosing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in at-risk infants, ROP experts don't always agree. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3990435 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:10:35 +0100 3990435 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3990436&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F728163%3Fsrc%3Drss This study takes a closer look. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3990436 Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:02:18 +0100 3990436 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3940693&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727402%3Fsrc%3Drss If untreated, ocular disease can lead to permanent visual impairment, including blindness. Seminars in Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3940693 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:58:31 +0100 3940693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3926742&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727890%3Fsrc%3Drss Splitting a single cornea for transplantation into two recipients can reduce the donor shortage and the costs of corneal transplantation surgery, researchers from Germany report in the August 17th Ophthalmology online. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3926742 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:09:31 +0100 3926742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3922881&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726906%3Fsrc%3Drss This article explores some of the options available in glaucoma filtration surgery to improve intraocular pressure. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3922881 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:53:12 +0100 3922881 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3918054&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727592%3Fsrc%3Drss Clinical misdiagnoses very seldom lead to enucleation and such outcomes have decreased over the last half century, researchers report in the August Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3918054 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:57 +0100 3918054 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3918053&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727641%3Fsrc%3Drss Two forms of laser vision correction sometimes used as an alternative to LASIK seem to have similar results for people with myopia, a new research analysis finds. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3918053 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:00:56 +0100 3918053 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3897838&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727295%3Fsrc%3Drss Johnson & Johnson, which has been beset with recalls of its over-the-counter medicines, is voluntarily recalling contact lenses in Japan and elsewhere in Asia and Europe following customer complaints. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3897838 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:08:51 +0100 3897838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3883468&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727071%3Fsrc%3Drss The Visian Implantable Collamer Lens (ICL) effectively corrects moderate to high myopic astigmatism, researchers from Japan report in the July 3rd Ophthalmology online. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3883468 Thu, 19 Aug 2010 20:31:22 +0100 3883468 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3878934&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727036%3Fsrc%3Drss When infants have bilateral congenital cataracts, removing them in one surgery instead of two will definitely save money and may also prevent a variety of problems, a recent paper says. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3878934 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:02:25 +0100 3878934 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3878935&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F727015%3Fsrc%3Drss Outcomes in patients with glaucoma and cataracts who have simultaneous trabeculectomy and lens extraction are no different whether the two procedures are performed through one incision or two, a meta-analysis shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3878935 Wed, 18 Aug 2010 19:57:58 +0100 3878935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3863809&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726830%3Fsrc%3Drss Most small melanocytic lesions in the eye can simply be monitored until signs or symptoms of malignant transformation appear, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3863809 Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:54:30 +0100 3863809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3851894&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726605%3Fsrc%3Drss Ulcers of the cornea may be twice as common in the U.S. as previously thought, likely owing to the recent rise in contact lens use, suggests a new study. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3851894 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 22:06:07 +0100 3851894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3851895&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726457%3Fsrc%3Drss This study looks at ranimizumab as one potential option. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3851895 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:41:03 +0100 3851895 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3829744&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F726394%3Fsrc%3Drss When Veterans Affairs Department researchers set out to identify risk factors for death after cataract surgery, they did come up with a few. But 90-day mortality rates were low, even for elderly patients and those with multiple morbidities, they said. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3829744 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:57:28 +0100 3829744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3829745&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725856%3Fsrc%3Drss The discovery of AQP4-Ab, a serum marker of autoimmune neuromyelitis optica, has implications for our understanding of the pathogenesis of NMO and its differentiation from MS. Nature Reviews Neurology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3829745 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:21:18 +0100 3829745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3825556&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725649%3Fsrc%3Drss Is photodynamic therapy better than intravitreal bevacizumab in the treatment of myopic choroidal neovascularization? This new study compares the two. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3825556 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:36:01 +0100 3825556 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3800738&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725937%3Fsrc%3Drss Thorough eye exams should be done whenever small children die unexpectedly or have acute, life-threatening events, an American Academy of Pediatrics committee advises. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3800738 Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:34:37 +0100 3800738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3800739&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725897%3Fsrc%3Drss A systematic review found a very low level of evidence for most drugs now used in primary Sjögren's syndrome, but there were some benefits for pilocarpine and cevimeline. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3800739 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:03:02 +0100 3800739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3778789&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F725157%3Fsrc%3Drss What is on the horizon for treatment of glaucoma and macular disease? Personalized Medicine (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3778789 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:46:16 +0100 3778789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3760037&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724361%3Fsrc%3Drss This study looks at the benefit of early treatment in age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3760037 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:25:43 +0100 3760037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3752325&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F724889%3Fsrc%3Drss Can providing single lens distance glasses to older wearers of multifocal glasses reduce falls? British Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3752325 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:16:37 +0100 3752325 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3720393&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723773%3Fsrc%3Drss This new review takes a detailed and complex look at the cornea, and how nerves are distributed. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3720393 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 21:02:56 +0100 3720393 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3704986&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722931%3Fsrc%3Drss How does the rate of posterior capsular rupture, which is a common complication during cataract surgery, contribute to an understanding of surgical quality? Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3704986 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:40:40 +0100 3704986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3685579&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722931%3Fsrc%3Drss How does the rate of posterior capsular rupture, which is a common complication during cataract surgery, contribute to an understanding of surgical quality? Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3685579 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 14:40:40 +0100 3685579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3674238&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723419%3Fsrc%3Drss The evolution of Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) as a surgical treatment for corneal disease is examined in detail. Expert Review of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3674238 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:25:33 +0100 3674238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3669100&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F723689%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients receiving intravitreous triamcinolone (IVTA) injections for chronic macular edema may be at risk for crystalline maculopathy, according to a study published in the June Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3669100 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:27:07 +0100 3669100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3669099&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722051%3Fsrc%3Drss In this video commentary, Dr. David Brown offers advice regarding time to treatment of the different types of retinal disease entities. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3669099 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:08:09 +0100 3669099 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3639025&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722848%3Fsrc%3Drss What dose of interferon topical therapy is best for treating ocular surface squamous neoplasia? The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3639025 Mon, 07 Jun 2010 19:03:25 +0100 3639025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3605740&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F722533%3Fsrc%3Drss Researchers in Australia say they've found a simple and effective way to cut the risk of falls in elderly people who wear bifocals or progressive lenses: Have them wear single lens distance glasses when they go outdoors. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3605740 Thu, 27 May 2010 18:22:12 +0100 3605740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3571805&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721777%3Fsrc%3Drss Learn about the most common cause of blindness in the developed world. U.S. Pharmacist (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3571805 Mon, 17 May 2010 20:47:58 +0100 3571805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3571804&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721861%3Fsrc%3Drss Patients with early glaucoma can have stable intraocular pressure without treatment over a six-year period, new research shows. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3571804 Mon, 17 May 2010 17:46:49 +0100 3571804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3544523&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721380%3Fsrc%3Drss The results of this study underscore the importance of maintaining A1C at target values for as long as possible because the benefits of former intensive treatment wane over time if A1C levels rise. Diabetes (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3544523 Fri, 07 May 2010 19:08:36 +0100 3544523 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3532216&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721180%3Fsrc%3Drss When laser-induced chorioretinal venous anastomosis (L-CRA) can be accomplished, patients with central retinal vein occlusion have significant improvements in visual acuity, researchers from Australia report in the May Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3532216 Tue, 04 May 2010 19:24:09 +0100 3532216 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3528221&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F721057%3Fsrc%3Drss Neovascular glaucoma is a devastating complication associated with diabetic retinopathy. Is intra-silicone injection of bevacizumab effective treatment? Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3528221 Mon, 03 May 2010 19:31:27 +0100 3528221 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3500500&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720183%3Fsrc%3Drss Magnetic resonance imaging proved useful in clarifying the etiology of familial superior oblique hypoplasia in one family. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3500500 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:18:19 +0100 3500500 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3485024&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720406%3Fsrc%3Drss In patients with retinitis pigmentosa receiving vitamin A, lutein supplementation slowed peripheral visual field loss, according to a report in the April Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3485024 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:56:00 +0100 3485024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3462012&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F720072%3Fsrc%3Drss In a population-based study, acquired and secondary forms of glaucoma were the most common, whereas congenital and juvenile glaucoma were rare. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3462012 Mon, 12 Apr 2010 20:31:07 +0100 3462012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372240&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718114%3Fsrc%3Drss A 43-item patient-reported outcome instrument developed to assess patients' satisfaction and compliance with glaucoma treatment shows promise. BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372240 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:05:50 +0100 3372240 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3372241&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F714632%3Fsrc%3Drss What's the risk of acute endophthalmitis after intravitreal bevacizumab injection and what can be done to lower the risk? Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3372241 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:54:48 +0100 3372241 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3368373&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F718451%3Fsrc%3Drss In patients with cataracts and glaucoma, phacotrabeculectomy to treat both conditions at once produces more surgical complications than phacoemulsification for just the cataracts, researchers say in the March Archives of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3368373 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:56:36 +0100 3368373 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3348677&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F715287%3Fsrc%3Drss Diagnosing non-organic visual-field loss may be very difficult. The saccade test is a simple and accurate test when non-organic visual-field loss is suspected. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3348677 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:21:08 +0100 3348677 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3337086&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F717950%3Fsrc%3Drss In patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), long-term hydroxychloroquine therapy increases the risk of retinopathy, according to a February 12th online publication in Arthritis Care & Research. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3337086 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:44:33 +0100 3337086 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3296622&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716779%3Fsrc%3Drss Anti-VEGF therapy has led to significant improvements in visual outcomes for many but not all patients. What therapies are being investigated to tackle anti-VEGF nonresponders? Expert Review of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3296622 Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:51:40 +0100 3296622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3281697&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F716432%3Fsrc%3Drss Recent study findings suggest a RAS-blocking drug could be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type I and II diabetes. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3281697 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:36:07 +0100 3281697 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3094514&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F713722%3Fsrc%3Drss How would you diagnose and treat this 5-year-old boy with a firecracker injury to the eye? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3094514 Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:32:05 +0100 3094514 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2979454&cid=s_36059_30_f&fid=36059&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.medscape.com%2Fviewarticle%2F712039%3Fsrc%3Drss No significant loss of corneal endothelial cells is apparent 9 years after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) or photorefractive keratectomy (PRK), according to study findings in the Archives of Ophthalmology for November. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines) Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines news http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2979454 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:24:34 +0100 2979454