Ophthalmology
Characteristics of Ocular Findings of Patients With Coronavirus Disease
1 Apr, 2020 | 05:43h | UTCInvited Commentary: Humans, Viruses, and the Eye—An Early Report From the COVID-19 Front Line – JAMA Ophthalmology
Study: Low Risk of Coronavirus Spreading Through Tears
26 Mar, 2020 | 02:10h | UTCCommentary: Low risk of coronavirus spreading through tears – American Academy of Ophthalmology
Review: Drugs for Some Common Eye Disorders
9 Feb, 2020 | 20:15h | UTCDrugs for Some Common Eye Disorders – JAMA (free for a limited period)
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Related Commentary on Twitter
Many artificial tear preparations are available OTC. There is no data that they are any worse at relieving symptoms than the much more expensive prescription cyclosporine emulsion (Restatis) or lifitegrast solution (Xiidra) https://t.co/qEL4IyDfrn
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) February 7, 2020
Evaluation and Management of Sports-Related Eye Injuries
6 Feb, 2020 | 02:02h | UTCEvaluation and Management of Sports-Related Eye Injuries – Current Sports Medicine Reports (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Eplerenone Not Beneficial for Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy in Patients with Active, Previously Untreated Disease
26 Jan, 2020 | 22:27h | UTCEplerenone for chronic central serous chorioretinopathy in patients with active, previously untreated disease for more than 4 months (VICI): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Researchers find drug used widely to treat eye condition has ‘no benefit’ – University of Bristol (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Teprotumumab for the Treatment of Active Thyroid Eye Disease
24 Jan, 2020 | 08:07h | UTCTeprotumumab for the Treatment of Active Thyroid Eye Disease – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Teprotumumab bests placebo for active thyroid eye disease – MedicalXpress (free)
Randomized Trial: Treatments for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Compared
23 Jan, 2020 | 01:50h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Retinal Vein Occlusion
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:32h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Satralizumab for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
21 Jan, 2020 | 01:05h | UTCTrial of Satralizumab in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Femtosecond Laser-Assisted vs. Phacoemulsification Cataract Surgery
19 Jan, 2020 | 21:26h | UTCFemtosecond laser-assisted versus phacoemulsification cataract surgery (FEMCAT): a multicentre participant-masked randomised superiority and cost-effectiveness trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Systematic Review: Omega‐3 and Omega‐6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids for Dry Eye Disease
19 Jan, 2020 | 20:26h | UTCOmega‐3 and omega‐6 polyunsaturated fatty acids for dry eye disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplements for dry eye disease – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Toric Intraocular Lenses vs. Limbal Relaxing Incisions for Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery
16 Jan, 2020 | 02:47h | UTCToric intraocular lens versus limbal relaxing incisions for corneal astigmatism after phacoemulsification – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Toric intraocular lenses versus limbal relaxing incisions for astigmatism in cataract surgery – Cochrane Library (free)
Systematic Review: Interventions to Slow Progression of Myopia in Children
16 Jan, 2020 | 02:54h | UTCInterventions to slow progression of myopia in children – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Interventions to slow progression of nearsightedness in children – Cochrane Library (free)
Ophthalmic Diagnosis Using Deep Learning with Fundus Images – A Critical Review
15 Jan, 2020 | 01:11h | UTCRelated: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Ophthalmology (free resources on the subject)
Consensus Nomenclature for Reporting Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration Data
9 Jan, 2020 | 23:30h | UTC
Report: Binocular Treatment of Amblyopia
9 Jan, 2020 | 23:30h | UTCBinocular Treatment of Amblyopia: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology – Ophthalmology (free)
Study: Nonpowder Firearm Injuries to Children Treated in Emergency Departments
27 Nov, 2019 | 07:58h | UTCNonpowder Firearm Injuries to Children Treated in Emergency Departments – Pediatrics (free)
Commentaries: Pediatric eye injuries from nonpowder firearms – Nationwide Children’s Hospital (free) AND BB guns dangerous for kids as they increase risk of eye injuries – News Medical (free) AND Overall childhood injuries from nonpowder firearms are decreasing, eye injuries are increasing – 2 Minute Medicine (free)
Related: Neurosurgical Care of Nonpowder Firearm Injuries: A Narrative Review of the Literature – Emergency Medicine International (free)
[Abstract Only] Meta-Analysis: Bedside Optic Nerve Ultrasonography for Diagnosing Increased Intracranial Pressure
22 Nov, 2019 | 08:23h | UTCBedside Optic Nerve Ultrasonography for Diagnosing Increased Intracranial Pressure: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Bedside optic nerve ultrasonography may be useful for measuring intracranial pressure – ACP Hospitalist (free) AND Optic Nerve Ultrasound May ID Increased Intracranial Pressure – Physician’s Briefing (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter
Researchers from @McMasterU found bedside optic nerve ultrasound holds promise for diagnosing increased intracranial pressure in children and adults https://t.co/6Kx40JQuG1. pic.twitter.com/xECX6eyq1s
— Annals of Int Med (@AnnalsofIM) November 19, 2019
EULAR Recommendations for the Management of Sjögren’s Syndrome
4 Nov, 2019 | 01:23h | UTCRelated Guideline: The British Society for Rheumatology guideline for the management of adults with primary Sjögren’s Syndrome – Rheumatology (free)
Review: Ocular Manifestations of Rheumatic Diseases
25 Oct, 2019 | 08:08h | UTCOcular manifestations of rheumatic diseases – International Ophthalmology (free)
[Abstract Only] Study: Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Predict Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy
23 Oct, 2019 | 07:22h | UTCHydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Predict Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy – Arthritis & Rheumatology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Hydroxychloroquine Blood Levels Predict Retinopathy Risk in Lupus – Physician’s Weekly (free) AND Monitoring blood hydroxychloroquine levels beneficial in SLE – Medwire News (free)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Anti-CD19 Monoclonal Antibody Tested for the Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
15 Oct, 2019 | 08:29h | UTCInebilizumab for the treatment of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (N-MOmentum): a double-blind, randomised placebo-controlled phase 2/3 trial – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Anti-CD19 MAb Trial Halted Early for Benefit in NMO – Medscape (free registration required)
[Not Published Yet] More Evidence Linking Common Bladder Medication to a Vision-threatening Eye Condition
14 Oct, 2019 | 08:00h | UTC
WHO Launches First World Report on Vision
9 Oct, 2019 | 10:49h | UTCWorld report on vision – World Health Organization (free PDF)
News Release: WHO launches first World report on vision – World Health Organization (free)
See also: Executive Summary (free PDF) AND Infographic (free PDF)
Commentaries: Aging and population growth, challenges for vision care: WHO report – Devex (free) AND Simple eye care could improve sight of more than 1 billion people – report – The Guardian (free)
Systematic Review: Antibiotics for Trachoma
7 Oct, 2019 | 00:59h | UTCAntibiotics for trachoma – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Antibiotics for trachoma – Cochrane Library (free)