December 2017 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for December 2017. This roundup includes the latest...
Length of Surgery Predicts Bleeding After Vitrectomy
Prolonged surgery time predicts 12- to 52-week post-op bleeding risk in patients with diabetic retinopathy
Higher ω-3 Fatty Acid Intake Tied to Lower Glaucoma Risk
But higher levels of total polyunsaturated fatty acid intake associated with increased odds of glaucoma
Swelling, Infection Most Common Side Effects of Injectable Fillers
More serious adverse events include vascular compromise resulting in necrosis, blindness
Femtosecond Laser Safer for Post-Vitrectomy Cataract Surgery
But procedure results in similar visual outcomes to conventional phacoemulsification
Year One Results Out for Value-Based Payment Modifier Program
Overall, 29.3 percent of eligible practices failed to register and report data and received a penalty
Hot Tea Consumption Tied to Lower Odds of Glaucoma
Those who drink caffeinated hot tea daily have 74 percent decreased odds of having glaucoma
Functional Limitations Ongoing With Congenital Zika
All 19 children reported one of six adverse outcomes; 12 had three to five outcomes at 19 to 24 months
Ocular Safety Profile of Novel Oral Antithrombotics Explored
Prasugrel has no increased ocular risk versus clopidogrel; dabigatran, rivaroxaban may reduce risk
Amount of Opioids Prescribed After Hospital Discharge Varies
45.6 percent of patients using no opioids 24 hours predischarge were prescribed opioids at discharge
