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Retinoblastoma survivors have increased risk of chronic conditions

Risk of Chronic Conditions Up for Retinoblastoma Survivors

After exclusion of ocular conditions and SMNs, excess risk persisted for bilateral disease only
Both rigid gas permeable contact lens surface and multipurpose contact lens care solutions impact adhesion rates of Acanthamoeba castellanii trophozoites

Lens Surface, Care Solution Affect Adhesion of Acanthamoeba

Adhesion of AC trophozoites greater to untreated FP lenses; Boston Simplus reduces adhesion rates

February 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
For patients with diabetic macular edema

Anti-VEGF Agents Linked to Visual Acuity Improvement in DME

From baseline to two years, improvement noted with three anti-VEGF agents
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the evidence is currently inadequate to weigh the benefits and harms of primary care screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Visual Acuity Screening in Seniors

Grade I recommendation for asymptomatic adults aged 65 years or older without vision problems
Patients with vitiligo have significant differences in terms of Schirmer test results

Vitiligo Patients Often Exhibit Abnormal Ocular Findings

Patients have significant differences in Schirmer test results, lens, fundus findings
Further investigation of the addition of amphotericin B to Optisol-GS

Addition of Amphotericin B to Optisol-GS Needs Further Study

Authors call for more research on the addition of amphotericin B to Optisol-GS
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with dry eye and impaired tear function

Low Vitamin D Linked to Dry Eye Syndromes

Vitamin D may enhance tear film parameters, reduce ocular surface inflammation
Ocular abnormalities may occur in infants born with microcephaly that seems to be linked to infection with the mosquito-borne Zika virus

Ocular Issues Seen in Some Born With Zika-Linked Microcephaly

Doctors should check these infants for vision problems, researchers say
Primary care physicians can play an important role in preserving visual health and maximizing quality of life for elderly patients with visual loss

PCPs Have Important Role to Play in Senior Visual Health

Role includes providing referrals, promoting behavioral modifications and low-vision rehab