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FDA Clears New Treatment for Dry Eye (Cequa)

News Alert August 17, 2018

Cequa is a patented, novel, proprietary nanomicellar formulation of cyclosporine A in a clear, preservative-free, aqueous solution.
AI System Accurately Detects 53 Kinds of Eye Disease

News August 17, 2018
AI in Ophthalmology: A Brave New World Coming

Article August 16, 2018

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BMA Warns of 'Catastrophic' Consequences of No Deal Brexit

News August 17, 2018

The public should be given the right to veto a 'no deal' Brexit because of the severe threat it poses to healthcare services, the doctors' union has warned.
Promote E-cigarettes to Cut Smoking Rates, Say MPs

News August 17, 2018
Single Employer Plan for Northern Ireland Doctors in Training

News August 15, 2018

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Featured Ophthalmology News & Perspectives

AI in Ophthalmology: A Brave New World Coming

Medscape Ophthalmology August 16, 2018

There's a lot of hype about autonomous artificial intelligence systems, but are they anywhere near ready for prime time?
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FDA Clears New Treatment for Dry Eye (Cequa)

FDA Approvals August 17, 2018
AI System Accurately Detects 53 Kinds of Eye Disease

Medscape Medical News August 17, 2018

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T-Cell Immune Responses Drive Neurodegeneration in Glaucoma

Reuters Health Information August 17, 2018
Bascom Palmer Eye Keeps Top Ophthalmology Hospital Ranking

Medscape Medical News August 14, 2018
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FDA Clears Hydrus Microstent for Glaucoma

FDA Approvals August 14, 2018
'Lessons Must Be Learned': UK Societies on Bawa-Garba Ruling

Medscape Medical News August 14, 2018
Three Eye Conditions Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk

Medscape Medical News August 14, 2018
Glasses May Boost Productivity for Rural Workers

Reuters Health Information August 13, 2018
Eating Raw Veggies Linked to Meningitis From Rat Parasite

Medscape Medical News August 9, 2018
One in 7 Babies Exposed to Zika Have Health Problems, CDC Says

Medscape Medical News August 7, 2018

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AI in Ophthalmology: A Brave New World Coming

Article August 16, 2018

There's a lot of hype about autonomous artificial intelligence systems, but are they anywhere near ready for prime time?
Diabetic Retinopathy: Reality and Risk of Loss to Follow-up

Commentary July 27, 2018

Clinical studies on the treatments for diabetic retinopathy have focused on efficacy and safety, but the loss of patients to follow-up is a challenge that may be affected by the choice of treatment.
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For Dry Eye, Transnasal Neurostimulator Activates Real Tears

Commentary July 26, 2018
Ophthalmologists on the Frontline of Neurologic Diagnosis?

Article July 23, 2018

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Viewpoints in Cornea & External Disease Christopher J. Rapuano, MD

Viewpoints in Retina Sophie J. Bakri, MD

Medscape One-on-One Eric Topol on Medscape

Viewpoints in Glaucoma Shuchi B. Patel, MD

Viewpoints in Cataract & Refractive Surgery Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD

Cases & Quizzes View All

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A 6-Year-Old Boy With Bone Swelling: USMLE Question

Interactive Quiz August 3, 2018

A 6-year-old boy presents with fever, lethargy, weight loss, and painful bone swelling. Which pathology is most likely the cause of his presentation?
The Woman With Multiple Sclerosis and Blurry Vision

Case Challenge July 30, 2018
Fast Five Quiz: Myasthenia Gravis

Interactive Quiz July 19, 2018
Seizures and Flaccid Quadriparesis in a 16-Year-Old Boy

Clinical Case July 16, 2018

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Journal Articles View All

Ocular Abnormalities in Congenital Zika Syndrome

Journal of Medical Case Reports August 8, 2018
Improving Accuracy for IOL Selection in Cataract Surgery

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology July 20, 2018
Advances in Spondyloarthritis: Glimpse in the Future

Current Opinion in Rheumatology July 16, 2018
Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Presbyopia

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology June 22, 2018
Facial Fractures Due to High-Speed Projectile Injuries

ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery June 14, 2018
Large-Vessel Giant Cell Arteritis: Diagnosis and Management

Rheumatology June 13, 2018

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Medscape Report 2018 Salaries: Is Yours Above Average?

Physician Business Academy Course Medical Practice and the Law: Navigating Legal Issues in Medicine

Medscape App Access all of our clinical care resources on-the-go. Download the app.

Practice guidelines update Stay current on new guidelines and recommendations

EXCLUSIVE REPORT Physicians' Choice: Top Hospitals for Complex Cases

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ASRS 2018

July 20-25, 2018 Vancouver, British Columbia
American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2017 Annual Meeting

November 11-14, 2017 New Orleans, Louisiana
European Society of Retina Specialists 17th EURETINA Congress

September 7-10, 2017 Barcelona, Spain

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Trump Wants Opioid Manufacturers to Face a Federal Lawsuit

Medscape Medical News August 16, 2018

President Trump directed Attorney General Jeff Sessions to file a federal lawsuit, separate from state lawsuits, against opioid manufacturers in an effort to help stem an epidemic of addiction in the United States.
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NYU to Offer Free Tuition to All Current, Future Med Students

News Alerts August 16, 2018
How Important Is Patient Communication?

Medscape Reader Polls August 15, 2018
Bascom Palmer Eye Keeps Top Ophthalmology Hospital Ranking

Medscape Medical News August 14, 2018

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Medscape Report 2018

Residents in Ophthalmology Salary & Debt Report: Are they happy with their income?

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