New battles taking shape in fight to control drug costs
Escalating prices continue to be an issue for patients. They also hamper treatment options for physicians.
10 effective habits of a cataract surgeon
From the Hill: Regulatory update
Drug costs, and other issues important to ophthalmologists, are in the cross-hairs of D.C. legislators.
Study targets therapies for endophthalmitis
Study evaluates novel and traditional antifungal agents to determine efficacy.
Study uncovers dispensaries in recommending marijuana for glaucoma treatment
Employees of medical marijuana dispensaries advocate drug’s benefits, contradicting the position of the American Glaucoma Society.
Glasses eyed as treatment in children
Pairing anti-inflammatory, mydriatic may reduce CME
Research shows small-aperture IOL is bringing stability into focus
Technology makes physicians more efficient, reduces burnout
New battles taking place in fight to control drug costs
Episode 9: Why intense pulsed light therapy is ideal for treating chalazion
In our latest episode, Laura M. Periman, MD, shares her experience using intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy, and the benefits she's found in it for treating patients with chalazion.
Impressive generals
Eye issues may have been factor for historic military leader
Intraorbital foreign body: Weighing factors for care
Removal of object may depend on potential risk, impact on patient’s vision
Pearls for upper eye lid blepharoplasty
No cookie-cutter procedure, UEB can improve patients’ visual fields by more than 25%
Lack of transportation jeopardizes free primary eye care
Short drive times, access to transportation play role in maintaining eye health appointments
20/20 vision can get in the way of a masterpiece
Unraveling role of genetics in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy
Sixty-five genes identified with several belonging to signaling pathways
Hospital utilization and its effects on vision
Here's how hospital stays can affect vision
7 pediatric eye myths parents should stop believing
Regeneron gets FDA approval for Eylea injection prefilled syringe
Online symptom checkers: Do they work?
JAMA Ophthalmology investigates the accuracy claims of this convenient modality
2019 Resident Writers Award Program
Voting for the 2019 Ophthalmology Times Resident Writers Award Program is now open!
Breaking down the dorzolamide shortage
Our supply of dorzolamide, long a first-line glaucoma therapy used alone or in fixed combination with timolol, has recently proven unreliable.
Flying solo poses challenges, flexibility and support vital
Operating a small practice may require physicians to wear many hats
DREAM Extension study supports primary trial conclusion
Supplementation no better than placebo as results confirm previous research
Hospital closures hurt
Impact far-reaching from patients to residency training
New for 2020 and beyond: Dry eye disease agents in pipeline
New compounds could offer more options for physicians in treating patients, leading to better outcomes.
Three-step surgery allays aging, fatigue in lower lid procedure
Dual-plane blepharoplasty can improve tear trough, skin, lower lid position
Controlled trial identifies limited benefits of adjunctive NSAIDs
Research does not support routine use to decrease the risk of PCME
How does diabetic retinopathy influence cataract surgery?
Study compares preoperative risk factors, co-pathology in patients
