Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Cataract and Refractive Surgery News

AAP Updates Screening Policy for ROP A policy statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides updated guidelines for screening and treating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Medscape Medical News, December 4, 2018
Alert FDA OKs Steroid Insert (Dextenza) for Postop Ocular Pain Dextenza is the first FDA-approved intracanalicular insert that delivers dexamethasone to treat ocular pain following ophthalmic surgery for up to 30 days with a single insertion.
FDA Approvals, December 3, 2018

'Eye Health' Supplements: Do the Benefits Justify the Cost? This practical overview presents the evidence and 'bottom line' guidance for patients who ask whether they should take supplements to prevent eye disease.
Medscape Ophthalmology, October 24, 2018
Don't Overlook Ocular Surface Disease Before Cataract Surgery Dr Sumit (Sam) Garg on the risks of failing to preoperatively diagnose this highly prevalent condition.
Medscape Ophthalmology, October 18, 2018

AAO 2018
Medscape Ophthalmology, October 18, 2018
A Visual Field Defect in a Patient With History of Seizures
Medscape Ophthalmology, October 9, 2018
(S)pot Check on Alternative Treatments for Glaucoma
Medscape Ophthalmology, September 17, 2018
A 5-Year-Old Boy's Failing Vision
Medscape Ophthalmology, August 28, 2018