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A case of central retinal vein occlusion two days after phendimetrazine use has been documented and published online Feb. 4 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Central Retinal Vein Occlusion ID’d After Phendimetrazine Use

Case describes CRVO in patient two days after taking phendimetrazine for weight loss

January 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for January 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
For patients with spasmodic senile entropion

Botulinum Toxin Successfully Treats Senile Entropion

Entropion resolved at seven days after injection of botulinum toxin into orbicularis oculi muscle
Varicella zoster virus vaccination has been linked to corneal inflammation

Varicella Zoster Vaccine Linked to Corneal Inflammation

Important for physicians to know when giving vaccine to individuals with history of keratitis
Some survivors of childhood cancers that affect vision may face increased risk for long-term health and economic issues

Lingering Issues for Survivors of Childhood CA Affecting Vision

Lifelong screening recommended to detect issues early
For patients with diabetes

Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Varies Across Minority Groups

African-American patients screened 50 percent less often than Hispanic patients in last year
Diabetic macular edema is more often diagnosed using monocular fundus photography than optical coherence tomography central subfield thickness

Prevalence of Diabetic Macular Edema Varies by Test

Many eyes diagnosed with DME on monocular fundus photographs have no DME on OCT
For healthy long-term multifocal wearers

Intermediate Addition Multifocals Provide Good Gait Safety

Similar effects for intermediate addition progression-addition lenses, distance single-vision spectacles

December 2015 Briefing – Ophthalmology

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for December 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Digital imaging-based retinopathy of prematurity detection strategies can reduce the number of ROP examinations per infant

Digital Imaging-Based Screening Can Cut ROP Exams

Reduction in number of ROP examinations, but increase in total number of interventions