Ophthalmology
[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)
Review: Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning in Ophthalmology
22 Sep, 2019 | 22:59h | UTCArtificial intelligence and deep learning in ophthalmology – British Journal of Ophthalmology (free)
Related: Performance of a Deep-Learning Algorithm vs Manual Grading for Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy in India – JAMA Ophthalmology (free) AND Google Launches Program in India to Screen Diabetics for Eye Conditions (studies and commentaries on the subject)
Randomized Trial: Effects of Mycophenolate Mofetil vs. Methotrexate on Inflammation in Patients With Uveitis
11 Sep, 2019 | 08:27h | UTCEffect of Corticosteroid-Sparing Treatment With Mycophenolate Mofetil vs Methotrexate on Inflammation in Patients With Uveitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentaries: Antimetabolite Therapy for Uveitis: Methotrexate or Mycophenolate? – JAMA Ophthalmology (free for a limited period) AND Two commonly used uveitis drugs perform similarly in NIH-funded clinical trial – NIH News Releases (free)
Case Report: A British Teenager is Blind, But Not Because of Junk Food or “Fussy Eating”
10 Sep, 2019 | 01:17h | UTCA British Teenager is Blind, But Not Because of Junk Food or “Fussy Eating” – Science-Based Medicine (free)
Original Case Report: Blindness Caused by a Junk Food Diet – Annals of Internal Medicine ($ for full-text)
Other Commentaries: Teenager ‘blind’ from living off crisps and chips – BBC (free) AND Teenage boy goes blind after existing on Pringles, white bread and french fries – CNN (free)
Comparison of the Pediatric Vision Screening Program in 18 Countries Across Five Continents
10 Sep, 2019 | 01:02h | UTC
Guidelines for the Management of Retinal Vein Occlusion
25 Aug, 2019 | 13:43h | UTCRelated: The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Guidelines on retinal vein occlusions: executive summary – Eye (free) AND Retinal Vein Occlusions Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines – Ophthalmology (free PDF)
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: Interventions to Prevent Dry Eye in Critically Ill Patients Compared
23 Jul, 2019 | 01:14h | UTCEffectiveness of Nursing Interventions to Prevent Dry Eye in Critically Ill Patients – American Journal of Critical Care (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Source: Medscape
Study: Performance of a Deep-Learning Algorithm vs Manual Grading for Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy
27 Jun, 2019 | 09:19h | UTCRelated: Google Launches Program in India to Screen Diabetics for Eye Conditions (studies and commentaries on the subject)
Study: Prevalence and Cost of Care Cascades After Low-Value Preoperative Electrocardiogram for Cataract Surgery
5 Jun, 2019 | 04:03h | UTCPrevalence and Cost of Care Cascades After Low-Value Preoperative Electrocardiogram for Cataract Surgery in Fee-for-Service Medicare Beneficiaries – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Cascades Of Care – American Council on Science and Health (free)
Related: Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Low-Value Preoperative Care for Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery (link to abstract and commentary) AND Systematic Review: Routine Preoperative Medical Testing for Cataract Surgery (free)
Related Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Excited to share our work in @JAMAInternalMed TLDR: We looked at downstream cascades of care after low-value preoperative EKG for cataract surgery. 5-11 events/100 patients in following 90 days cost 10x more than initial EKGs. THREAD (1/7) https://t.co/LFYDsi7uyM #ARM19
— Ishani Ganguli MD, MPH (@IshaniG) June 3, 2019
Pediatric Intraocular Pressure Measurements: Tonometers, Central Corneal Thickness, and Anesthesia
29 May, 2019 | 10:41h | UTC
Study: Vision Impairment and Subjective Cognitive Decline–Related Functional Limitations
26 May, 2019 | 12:44h | UTCCommentary: Vision Impairment Tied to Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline Limitations – NEJM Journal Watch (free)
Review: Ocular Manifestations of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
25 May, 2019 | 12:48h | UTC
Demystifying Viral Anterior Uveitis: A Review
8 May, 2019 | 01:47h | UTCDemystifying viral anterior uveitis: A review – Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology (free)
Emerging Infectious Uveitis: Chikungunya, dengue, Zika and Ebola
8 May, 2019 | 01:46h | UTC
Randomized Trial Evaluates Watchful Waiting for Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema and Good Vision
1 May, 2019 | 06:58h | UTCEffect of Initial Management With Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation vs Observation on Vision Loss Among Patients With Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula and Good Visual Acuity: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Patients With Good Vision and Diabetic Macular Edema Involving the Center of the Macula: To Treat or Not to Treat? (free)
Commentary: Watchful waiting reasonable for patients with diabetic macular edema and good vision – NIH News Releases (free)
See also: Visual Abstract
ACR Guideline for the Screening, Monitoring, and Treatment of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis–Associated Uveitis
28 Apr, 2019 | 13:41h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Efficacy of Three Different Prophylactic Treatments for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting after Vitrectomy
22 Apr, 2019 | 22:21h | UTC
Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Low-Value Preoperative Care for Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery
27 Mar, 2019 | 05:47h | UTCEvaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Low-Value Preoperative Care for Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery at a Safety-Net Health System – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Cataract Surgery: QI Initiative Markedly Reduced Low-Value Preoperative Care – MedicalResearch.com (free)
Related: Systematic Review: Routine Preoperative Medical Testing for Cataract Surgery (free)
Randomized Trial: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty vs. Eye Drops for First-line Treatment of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma
12 Mar, 2019 | 02:41h | UTCCommentaries: Laser trabeculoplasty as first-line glaucoma treatment – The Lancet (free) AND 15-minute laser is best treatment for glaucoma patients, says study – The Guardian (free) AND 15-minute laser treatment best for glaucoma – OnMedica (free)
Google Launches Program in India to Screen Diabetics for Eye Conditions
4 Mar, 2019 | 00:34h | UTCGoogle launches India program to screen diabetics for eye conditions that can cause blindness – CNBC (free)
See also: Launching a powerful new screening tool for diabetic eye disease in India – Verily (free) AND Google, Verily develop AI algorithm to detect diabetic eye disease from imaging exams – HealthImaging (free)
Related Studies: Clinically Applicable Deep Learning for Diagnosis and Referral in Retinal Disease (free study and commentaries) AND Development and Validation of a Deep Learning System for Diabetic Retinopathy and Related Eye Diseases Using Retinal Images From Multiethnic Populations With Diabetes – JAMA (free) AND Prediction of cardiovascular risk factors from retinal fundus photographs via deep learning (link to abstract and commentaries)
Recurrent Corneal Erosion: A Comprehensive Review
28 Feb, 2019 | 13:33h | UTCRecurrent corneal erosion: a comprehensive review – Clinical Ophthalmology (free)