Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
FDA Approves Susvimo for Diabetic Macular Edema
Approval marks the first and only continuous delivery treatment as an alternate to regular eye injections
Recording of Nystagmus During Vertigo in Meniere Disease May Offer Therapeutic Aid
Direction of nystagmus during vertigo in Meniere disease mainly horizontal but can change
Discontinuing Multifocal Contacts Does Not Diminish Treatment Effect in Myopia
No evidence seen for loss of treatment effect with discontinuation of multifocal contacts in older teenagers with myopia
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 18-21
By Beth Gilbert HealthDay Reporter
The annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology was held from Oct. 18 to 21 in Chicago and attracted participants from...
1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting Glaucoma
Black adults are disproportionately affected
Gaps Identified in Medicaid Provision of Routine Vision Care
Most fee-for-service Medicaid programs cover routine eye exams, but many do not cover glasses or low vision aids
AI Model Has Strong Performance for Identifying Pediatric Eye Disease
Strong performance demonstrated for identifying myopia, strabismus, and ptosis using mobile photographs
Ophthalmologic Manifestations of Acute Leukemia Are Heterogeneous
Most common ocular manifestations are retinal hemorrhage and Roth spots
Study Identifies Factors Associated With Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy
Increased risk seen in association with female sex, older age, CKD stage 3 or greater, tamoxifen use
Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart, CVS Recalled Due to Infection Risk
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Eye ointment products made in India and sold in the United States at...