Independent Assessment of Syfovre Needed, Argues JAMA Ophthalmologist Viewpoint
December 7th 2023A California retinal specialist argues in a JAMA Ophthalmology viewpoint article that an independent panel of retinal specialists and statisticians should assess the data from clinical trials of Syfovre (pegcetacoplan) because of the lack of a complete FDA scientific analysis of the drug and of peer-reviewed publication.
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The authors of a case series reported in today's edition of JAMA Ophthalmology say silicone oil droplets from silicone used to lubricate the McKesson syringes is the most likely cause of the droplets presumed to cause the floaters. Of the 55 patients treated with Syfovre, 16 developed floaters.
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A New Stem Cell Approach Offers Hope for Those with Chemical Eye Burns
August 31st 2023Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a new technique for growing stem cells harvested from the eye that meets the FDA’s regulatory requirements for tissue engineering.
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Less than 3% of cataract surgery patients received the sustained-released corticosteroids. The authors argue that the price of more than $500 is an unintentional consequence of rules that require relatively high prices to meet the thresholds for the cost of the news drugs to be passed through to the Medicare program.
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Study Uncovers Link Between Visual impairment and Dementia Among Seniors
August 4th 2023The researchers estimate that optimizing vision could prevent up to 100,000 prevalent cases of dementia. They call for clinical trials to test the proposition that optimizing vision would have a preventive effect on dementia.
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Geographic Atrophy Presents Significant Burden to Patients and Caregivers | ASRS 2023
July 29th 2023Patients with geographic atrophy and their caregivers would benefit from support and accommodations related to managing daily life activities and social activities, as well as their mental health, Sophie J. Bakri, M.D., said during her presentation
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How Cataract Surgery Could Be Changed To Reduce Greehouse Gas Emissions and Affect Climate Change
July 18th 2023Medical specialties are beginning to look at the environmental impacts of their areas of medicine. A review published in Ophthalmology homed in on cataract surgery and steps that might be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with one of the most commonly performed surgeries.
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Research Uncovers Link Between Complement Factor H Gene and Idiopathic MFC
July 6th 2023Idiopathic multifocal choroiditis is a rare condition that typically occurs in young women with myopia. A genome-wide association study conducted by Dutch researchers identified a genetic variant that is associated with the disease and implicates dysregulation of the complement system as a possible cause.
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Study Identifies Cost Drivers for Different Forms of Endothelial Keratoplasty
June 27th 2023Overall, Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty cost less than Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty and can be done faster, according to findings reported by University of Michigan researchers.
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