A study of an intravitreal insert (Iluvien, Alimera Sciences) that releases a sustained and controlled amount of the corticosteroid fluocinolone acetonide improved visual acuity for up to 3 years in patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). The 36-month study was 1 of 2 phase 3 clinical trials, collectively known as the FAME (Fluocinolone Acetonide for Macular Edema) study. The drug is injected
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Novel Eye Insert Improves Diabetic Macular Edema
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4593 days ago (Editorial)Smokers More Likely to Face Surgery with Thyroid Eye Disease
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4593 days ago (Editorial)
Smokers with thyroid eye disease are twice as likely to require strabismus surgery as nonsmokers. RathieRajendram, MRCOphth, from the Orbital Unit, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, United Kingdom, and colleagues examined the records of 425 of the hospital's thyroid eye disease patients who were seen by the same clinical team from 1997 through 2002. Researchers studied data for the 378 patients wh
Toy-buying tips to keep children’s eyes safe this holiday season
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4593 days ago (Editorial)
During this holiday season, the American Academy of Ophthalmology is reminding about the dangers that toys may pose to children’s eyes and offers tips on how to choose safe toys for gift giving.
- Avoid purchasing toys with sharp, protruding or projectile parts.
- Make sure children have appropriate supervision when playing with potentially hazardous toys or games that could cause inju
What is Presbyopia?
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4593 days ago (Editorial)
Presbyopia means "age of sight." It is not the same thing as farsightedness. It is a gradual loss of accommodation - the ability of the eye to adjust in order to see clearly objects at different distances. To accommodate this ability, the naturally elastic lens of the eye changes in shape and thereby adjusts its focusing power. Loss of accommodation occurs gradually throughout life. As the lens o
Contact Lens Care - Few Do It Properly Although Most Think They Do
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4593 days ago (Editorial)
According to an investigation in the November issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry, the majority of individuals who wear contact lenses believe that they are following standard guidelines for lens wear and care, however, in reality only a tiny minority of these individuals actually follows all recommended care steps. The journal is published
Review and Update of Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4601 days ago (Editorial)
Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome is a well-known risk factor for complications during cataract extraction in patients who are on or who have previously used tamsulosin, the most commonly prescribed α-1 adrenergic blocker for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is important that both ophthalmologists and physicians appreciate the association as it occurs in a significant number of
Optic Neuritis
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4601 days ago (Editorial)
Optic neuritis is the most common optic nerve disease to affect young people. The average age at the first attack is 31 years, but teenagers and persons over 40 may develop this disease for the first time. It is an inflammatory disease of uncertain cause, which affects more women than men. The presenting symptoms are blurred central vision (the vision used to read and see fine detail), reduced se
Childhood Strabismus Strongly Predicted by Refractive Error
Posted by Bharat (#1) 4601 days ago (Editorial)
Researchers have found a strong severity-dependent association between refractive error and the prevalence of childhood strabismus, according to the findings of a population-based cross-sectional study. After adjustment for a host of variables, including sex, race, maternal age, caregiver education and income, heath and vision insurance, smoking and alcohol during pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fa