Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
FDA Approves Xiidra Eye Drops to Treat Dry Eye Disease
First approved lymphocyte function-associated antigen agonist
No Response to First Antifungals Tied to Worse Keratitis Outcomes
Findings in fungal keratitis patients presenting for tertiary care after antifungal pretreatment
Diabetic Retinopathy Independently Tied to Depression
Severe nonproliferative/proliferative diabetic retinopathy linked to greater depressive symptoms
June 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for June 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
FDA Approves Eye Implant to Correct Presbyopia in Middle Age
Tiny lens reshapes cornea to improve focus on small print, close objects
Smartphone Use at Night May Result in Monocular ‘Blindness’
Transient vision loss due to optical adaptation of the eyes caused by reading smartphone with one eye
Zika Infection Also Linked to Uveitis in Adults
Physicians should note that a red eye associated with Zika is not necessarily only conjunctivitis
Treatment Options Reviewed for Herpes Simplex Viral Keratitis
Options include acyclovir, valacyclovir, topical ganciclovir; need for development of new compounds
Intensive HbA1c Control Cuts Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
Patients with type 2 diabetes reduced their risk by half with intensive management
Aflibercept, Ranibizumab Not Cost-Effective Vs. Bevacizumab
Not cost-effective for diabetic macular edema unless prices decrease considerably
