Risk of Chronic Conditions Up for Retinoblastoma Survivors
After exclusion of ocular conditions and SMNs, excess risk persisted for bilateral disease only
Lens Surface, Care Solution Affect Adhesion of Acanthamoeba
Adhesion of AC trophozoites greater to untreated FP lenses; Boston Simplus reduces adhesion rates
Spouse Education Level May Impact Choice for Rural Practice
Lower odds of working in rural HPSA for physicians married to a highly-educated spouse
SCOTUS: States Can’t Force Health Care Data Release
Supreme Court rules states can't force health insurers to turn over data
February 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
Anti-VEGF Agents Linked to Visual Acuity Improvement in DME
From baseline to two years, improvement noted with three anti-VEGF agents
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Visual Acuity Screening in Seniors
Grade I recommendation for asymptomatic adults aged 65 years or older without vision problems
Vitiligo Patients Often Exhibit Abnormal Ocular Findings
Patients have significant differences in Schirmer test results, lens, fundus findings
Addition of Amphotericin B to Optisol-GS Needs Further Study
Authors call for more research on the addition of amphotericin B to Optisol-GS
Topical Dorzolamide-Timolol Beneficial in Neovascular AMD
Findings in eyes with neovascular AMD and incomplete response to anti-VEGF therapy