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Laser Surgery Not Linked to Long-Term Corneal Cell LossEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
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)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 10, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Cataract Surgery Does Not Worsen Age-Related Macular DegenerationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Results from a new study do not support the hypothesis that cataract surgery increases the risk for age-related macular degeneration progression. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - November 9, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

American Academy of Ophthalmology Joint Annual Meeting With the Pan-American Association of Ophthalmology (AAO-PAAO)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 26, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: info

Implants for Artificial VisionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Researchers are testing implantable systems for electrical stimulation of the retina in blind patients suffering from retinitis pigmentosa in clinical trials. Expert Review of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 20, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Ocular Alterations In Patients of Alopecia Areata F1000 Ranking "Must Read" and "Changes Clinical Practice"Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Corticosteroid patches for alopecia areata (AA) are significantly associated with cataracts and lens changes. All AA patients alopecia should have a rigorous ophthalmological examination before starting treatment. Faculty of 1000 Medicine (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 6, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Presence of Cancer-Associated Fibroblasts Inversely Correlates With Schwannian Stroma in Neuroblastoma TumorsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Stromal myofibroblasts play a key role in neuroblastoma angiogenesis and are inversely associated with Schwann cells – new findings that could guide development of stroma-directed therapies. Modern Pathology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 5, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Vision and Quality in the Digital Imaging Environment: How Much Does the Visual Acuity of Radiologists Vary at an Intermediate Distance?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is the intermediate-distance visual acuity of radiologists? What are the changes in visual acuity in the course of a typical workday in a filmless imaging department? American Journal of Roentgenology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - October 5, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Radiology Source Type: info

Comparative Study of the Stability of Bimatoprost 0.03% and Latanoprost 0.005%: A Patient-Use StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The purpose of this study was to determine the degree of molecular degradation that occurs in bimatoprost and latanoprost in a patient-use setting. BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 30, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Evaluation of the Cytotoxic Effects of Ophthalmic Solutions Containing Benzalkonium Chloride on Corneal Epithelium Using an Organotypic 3-D ModelEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are the levels of BAC contained in commercially available ophthalmic solutions likely to cause toxicity to epithelium of corneas? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Effectiveness of Screening Preschool Children for Amblyopia: A Systematic ReviewEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Should all children be screened for amblyopia? BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Monte Carlo Simulation of Expected Outcomes With the AcrySof Toric Itraocular LensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This simulation demonstrated that random errors in alignment, surgically induced astigmatism, and lens rotation slightly reduced the overall effect of the toric lens. BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Modeling Lifetime Cost Consequences of ReSTOR in Cataract Surgery in Four European CountriesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study compares the lifetime costs of liberating patients from spectacles after cataract surgery by implanting the multifocal intraocular lens (IOL) 'ReSTOR®' versus monofocal IOLs. BMC Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 28, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Viscocanalostomy Versus Trabeculectomy for Primary Open Angle Glaucoma: 4-year Prospective Randomized Clinical TrialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Which surgical method is most effective at treating the patient with primary open angle glaucoma? Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 25, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Smaller Newborns With Longer Hospital Stays Have Higher Rates of RetinopathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Premature infants who require more than 28 days of hospitalization have a rate of retinopathy roughly twice as high as preemies with 14 days of hospitalization after birth. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 23, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Surgical Management of Selected Patients With Essential BlepharospasmEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Upper lid orbicularis oculi muscle strip and sequential brow suspension with autologous fascia lata is beneficial for selected patients with essential blepharospasm. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 15, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Glaucoma Patients Can Participate in Moderate Aerobic ExerciseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Patients with glaucoma can exercise without fear of negatively affecting their intraocular pressure, according to a study in online BMC Ophthalmology published on August 13. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 10, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Beta-Blocker Use Linked to CataractsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Beta-blocker use, both oral and topical, is associated with an increased incidence of cataracts and cataract surgery, according to research from Australia. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 4, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Vitamin D receptor (VDR) Gene Polymorphisms and Graves' Disease: A Meta-analysisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What is the association between vitamin D and Grave's disease? Clinical Endocrinology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 3, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

The Accordion Severity Grading System of Surgical ComplicationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This system should bring the field closer to a common severity grading method for surgical complications. Annals of Surgery (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - September 1, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: General Surgery Source Type: info

Diabetic Retinopathy: Current Management and Experimental Therapeutic TargetsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Are you up-to-date on the best current therapies for diabetic retinopathy? Pharmacotherapy (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 27, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pharmacist Source Type: info

Multiple Cranial Nerve Involvement Caused by Brucella melitensisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 23-year-old woman was referred to physicians for headache starting 20 days previously, nausea and vomiting two weeks prior to presentation. Southern Medical Journal (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 25, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Internal Medicine Source Type: info

Systemic Bevacizumab Helpful in Macular DegenerationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Systemic therapy with bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) is effective in certain patients with exudative neovascular age-related macular degeneration, according to German researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 24, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Abnormal Angiogenesis in Diabetic NephropathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Novel therapies that target angiogenic pathways, such as the angiopoietin and Notch families could be an attractive option to block diabetic nephropathy in the future. Diabetes (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - August 17, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology Source Type: info

Systemic Bevacizumab (Avastin) Therapy for Exudative Neovascular Age-related Macular Degeneration. The BEAT-AMD-StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Systemic Avastin could be offered to select patients with exudative age-related macular degeneration. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 31, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Baseline Testing Important in Glaucoma PreventionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Because optic nerve damage is a sign of glaucoma, baseline documentation of the optic nerve in all patients for later comparison is important. David M. Brown, MD, explains in this video blog. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 31, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Massive Congenital Orbital TeratomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An infant girl, born at 38 weeks gestation to an 18-year-old mother, had a 5 cm exophytic right orbital mass. Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 13, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pediatrics Source Type: info

Indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase Overexpression Causes Kynurenine-Modification of Proteins, Fiber Cell Apoptosis and Cataract Formation in the Mouse LensEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study investigates whether it is involved in cataract formation. Laboratory Investigation (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - July 7, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

Retinopathy of Prematurity: An Eye Toward Better OutcomesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Retinopathy of prematurity causes up to 500 cases of blindness per year in the US. Learn about the pathophysiology, risk factors, and strategies for prevention for this disabling condition. Neonatal Network (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 29, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Nursing Source Type: info

Emerging Therapies for Diabetic Macular EdemaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Diabetic macular edema remains an important cause of vision loss among patients with diabetes mellitus. Emerging therapies may be divided into pharmacologic and surgical interventions. Expert Review of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 25, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

The Importance of NetworkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The construction of genetic networks to link the genotypes and phenotypes of mice is discussed. Identifying genes with key roles in phenotypes that are related to disease may be the result. (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 20, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Hematology-Oncology Source Type: info

Randomised Controlled Trial of Posterior Sub-Tenon Triamcinolone as Adjunct to Panretinal Photocoagulation for Treatment of Diabetic RetinopathyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Posterior sub-tenon triamcinolone before panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) appears to be beneficial in preventing PRP-induced visual loss in eyes with diabetic retinopathy. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 17, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Prospects for Nanomedicine in Treating Age-Related Macular DegenerationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Learn more about gene therapy, which is a promising approach to treat age-related macular degeneration. Nanomedicine (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 17, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

CCR3 Identified as Possible Target for Macular Degeneration TherapyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 17, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Recipient-Related Risk Factors for Corneal Transplant Failure IdentifiedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eyes with pseudophakic or aphakic corneal edema or a history of glaucoma have a significantly higher risk for graft failure after corneal transplant compared to eyes with Fuchs' dystrophy, according to a paper in the June issue of Ophthalmology. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 5, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Outcomes of Treatment of Neovascular Glaucoma with Intravitreal BevacizumabEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Intravitreal bevacizumab is now a frequently used adjunct for the treatment of NVG. However, eyes must be monitored closely after the initial injection. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - June 3, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Bimatoprost/Timolol Fixed Combination Vs Latanoprost/Timolol Fixed Combination in Open-angle Glaucoma PatientsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 29, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Intraocular Expression and Release of High-Mobility Group Box 1 Protein in Retinal DetachmentEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Does the multifunctional protein HMGB1, thought to be a danger signal of damaged or dying cells, contribute to the pathogenesis of retinal detachment? Laboratory Investigation (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 27, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Pathology & Lab Medicine Source Type: info

LASIK Ads Must Warn Consumers of Risks: US FDAEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Doctors, clinics and others promoting corrective eye surgery known as LASIK need to make sure their advertisements tell consumers about possible risks, U.S. regulators said in a letter released on Friday. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 27, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Trachoma: global magnitude of a preventable cause of blindnessEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. It is known to be highly correlated with poverty, limited access to healthcare services and water. The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 26, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Having Trouble Attracting New Partners? Consider ThisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Medscape Business of Medicine (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 15, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Business of Medicine Source Type: info

A 20-Month-Old With Bilateral ProptosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
What condition do you suspect is present in this 20-month-old girl with bilateral periorbital swelling and bilateral proptosis? Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 15, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Human Stem Cells Correct Corneal Opacity in MiceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A study in mice with genetically induced corneal opacity shows that stem cells isolated from human corneal stroma cells can restore transparency, according to U.S. researchers. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 14, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Intraocular Implant Shows Promise in Treating Dry ARMDEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An intraocular implant designed to secrete therapeutic doses of CNTF in the eye is a promising new treatment of dry ARMD. David M. Brown, MD, discusses its potential impact in this video blog. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 7, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2009 Annual MeetingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - May 6, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Source Type: info

Intravitreal Bevacizumab (Avastin) for Macular Oedema Secondary to Retinal Vein Occlusion: 12-month Results of a Prospective Clinical TrialEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 22, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Analysis in X-Linked Retinoschisis Using Fourier-Domain OCTEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Juvenile X-linked retinoschisis is associated with particular genetic and anatomic anomalies. The current study examines retinal nerve fiber layer defects in patients with juvenile X-linked retinoschisis. Eye (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 18, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Considerations When Choosing a New High Resolution OCT MachineEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Take time to look closely at the newer high resolution OCT machines when considering an upgrade. David M. Brown, MD, offers practical tips in this video blog. Medscape Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 16, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Imaging Vitreomacular Interface Abnormalities in the Coronal Plane by Simultaneous Combined Scanning Laser and Optical Coherence TomographyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Scanning the vitreomacular interface by using combined OCT and SLO enables the visualization and better understanding of various vitreomacular interface abnormalities. British Journal of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 14, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Glitazones May Raise Risk of Diabetic Macular EdemaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Diabetics who use drugs from the glitazone class appear to have a modest increase in risk of developing macular edema, according to study findings in the American Journal of Ophthalmology for April. Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 10, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info

Progress Toward Personalized Medicine for GlaucomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Personalized medicine for glaucoma will become a reality through identification of disease and pharmacogenetic markers. Expert Review of Ophthalmology (Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines - April 7, 2009 Category: Opthalmology Tags: Ophthalmology Source Type: info