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Strategies for Slowing Myopia Progression in Kids Differ Widely Between Ophthalmologists The strategies for slowing myopia progression differ widely among pediatric ophthalmologists around the world and include both effective and ineffective approaches, according to an online survey.
Reuters Health Information, September 21, 2019
Long-Term Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Use Associated With Vision-Threatening Maculopathy Long-term use of the interstitial cystitis drug pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) is associated with a vision-threatening pigmentary maculopathy, a case series suggests.
Reuters Health Information, September 17, 2019
Candida auris Tied to Vision Loss in Case Report Infection with Candida auris likely led to panophthalmitis and vision loss in an immunocompromised patient, according to a new case report.
Medscape Medical News, September 9, 2019
Physicians, Patients at Odds on Chronic Care Priorities A new study shows that physicians and patients often disagree on chronic care management and on what matters most.
Medscape Medical News, September 9, 2019
Cigna Rolls Out New Plan to Fully Cover Multi-Million Dollar Gene Therapies
Reuters Health Information, September 6, 2019
Fire Hazard: Children Struggle to Breathe as Smoke Chokes Amazon City
Reuters Health Information, September 3, 2019
Altered Visual Processing a Nonverbal Marker of Autism?
Medscape Medical News, August 28, 2019
Reticular Pseudodrusen a Risk for More Rapid AMD Progression
Reuters Health Information, August 23, 2019
High Levels of Exhaust Pollutants May Raise Risk for AMD
Reuters Health Information, August 21, 2019
How Do You Feel About the ROS?
Medscape Reader Polls, August 21, 2019
U.S. FDA Proposes New Health Warnings on Cigarette Packs, Advertisements
Reuters Health Information, August 17, 2019
Course of Stargardt Disease Varies Between Siblings
Reuters Health Information, August 14, 2019

Perspective

New Fixed-Dose, Once-Daily Combo Eyedrop Shows Efficacy in Glaucoma
Viewpoint, September 2019
The Week That Wasn't: 'Extreme Grooming,' Blinding Junk Food, Alzheimer's Diet
Article, September 2019
Physician Well-being Declining? It's the System, Stupid
Article, September 2019
Is Treat-and-Extend Truly Effective for Diabetic Macular Edema?
Viewpoint, August 2019
Dupilumab in the Real World: Beware Adverse Effects
Viewpoint, August 2019
SMILE May Not Improve Corneal Strength Over LASIK
Viewpoint, August 2019
Protocol V Sheds Light on Managing Mild Diabetic Macular Edema
Article, July 2019
A 3-Year-Old Girl Whose Eyes Appear Misaligned
Case Challenge, July 2019
ACC Empowers Cardiologists to Use Diabetes Drugs for Heart Disease
Commentary, July 2019
Pupil Expansion Rings Have Advantages in Cataract Surgery
Viewpoint, July 2019

Blogs

News Alerts

Alert EMA Panel Backs Netarsudil for Elevated Intraocular Pressure
International Approvals, September 20, 2019
Alert US News Releases Latest Top Hospitals List
Medscape Medical News, July 30, 2019
Alert FDA Clears First Zika Blood Test for Routine Use
FDA Approvals, May 23, 2019
Alert FDA OKs Aflibercept (Eylea) for Diabetic Retinopathy
FDA Approvals, May 14, 2019
Alert FDA Approves Lotemax SM For Ocular Surgery Pain, Inflammation
FDA Approvals, February 25, 2019

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ASRS 2019
July 26-30, 2019; Chicago, Illinois
AAO 2018
October 27-30, 2018; Chicago, Illinois

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