Medscape Ophthalmology Headlines

Patients With Keratoconus Benefit From Off-Label Procedure

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:53:25 EST

Patients with keratoconus appear to benefit from corneal crosslinking, a procedure used in other countries but not yet been approved by the FDA.

Hemoglobin A1c, BP With Eye Exam for Diabetic Retinopathy

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:19:24 EST

The Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research study continues to yield important information about diabetic retinopathy, macular edema, and associated conditions. More studies are planned.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 50th Anniversary Scientific Meeting

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:17:51 EST

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from the meeting.

Guidelines Lead Femtosecond Laser Users to Billing Safe Harbors

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 17:19:08 EST

New guidelines aid femtosecond laser users in Medicare billing compliance.

EMR: Efficiency Mauled Repeatedly

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 09:56:10 EST

Dr. John Marshall says that his efficiency as a clinician is undermined as he spends more and more time entering data into the EMR with less and less administrative support. Is there a way out?

Vision and Hearing Loss in Older Adults May Coexist

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 16:27:09 EST

Investigators recommend screening for both impairments in an older population.