Excessive FDA Regulation Driving High Drug Prices
First-in-class drugs are fast-tracked while follow-on drugs can take up to 15 years to be approved
Diabetes Linked to Increased Incidence of Conjunctivitis
No correlation for diabetes with other eye infections; glycemic control not linked to any infection
Major Increase in U.S. Glaucoma Cases Expected by 2030
Routine eye exams the best way to prevent this major cause of vision loss, eye experts say
December 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for December 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Aqueous Humor VEGF Levels Up With Prostaglandin for Glaucoma
Findings for patients with diabetes, patients with glaucoma who used prostaglandin agents
Aflibercept Rescues Vision After Laser for Diabetic Macular Edema
Improves visual and anatomic outcomes among eyes experiencing visual loss after laser DME treatment
Severe Symptoms, Ocular Pain Linked to Dry Eye Persistence
Non-ocular factors such as sleep disturbance, metal health status also linked to symptoms at one year
Confocal Microscopy Aids Surgical Removal of Tumors From Eyelid
Current study evaluated reflectance mode, horizontal scanning for removal of eyelid basal cell carcinoma
Personal Health Care Spending Continues to Soar in the U.S.
Highest spending on diabetes, ischemic heart disease, and low back and neck pain in 2013
Six Things PCPs Need to Know About Glaucoma
Should be aware of the scope and symptoms, medication and side effects, and surgical options
