Top October 2021 FDA Approvals
The October approvals include treatments for acute pain, opioid overdose, dry eye disease, and COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years of age.
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Clinical Challenge: Traumatic Eye Injury
A 22-year-old man is brought to the emergency department for the management of facial trauma sustained during an assault at a nightclub.
Nonarteritic, Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Case Study
Ischemic optic neuropathies are the most common acute optic nerve pathology in patients older than 50 years of age.
Retinal Pathology Present in Nearly 20% of Ebola Survivors
In a secondary analysis of data from the EVICT study, conditions such as chorioretinal scarring, retinal detachment, and other posterior pathology were present in 19.2% of EVD survivors.
Thyroid Disease Linked With Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk
Thyroid disease prevention strategies may help stave off AMD.
Blue-Light Filtering Lenses Do Not Reduce Computer Eye Strain
A study shows the effects of these devices are no different than standard clear lenses.
COVID Lockdown May Lead to Increased Pediatric Myopia
Researchers identify a substantial shift in myopia progression since the pandemic forced many indoors and on screens.
Multiuse Eye Drop Bottles May Transmit COVID-19
Researchers recommend sealing any gaps in facemasks of patients receiving drops.
Intense Pulsed Light May Alleviate Dry Eye
Patients with ocular rosacea who underwent combined treatments reported less discomfort.
Ophthalmologic Care Crucial for Women With T1D Before and During Pregnancy
The researchers assessed the rate of diabetic retinopathy progression in pregnant women with type 1 diabetes and its predictors.
Top January 2021 FDA Approvals
January 2021 FDA approvals of import to physician assistants and nurse practitioners include treatments for HIV, heart failure, dry eye disease, and light chain amyloidosis.
Atopic Dermatitis Associated With Increased Cataract Risk in Pediatric Patients
Lens densitometry values significantly higher in children with atopic dermatitis.
Cardiovascular Health Tied to Lower Risk for Eye Diseases
Researchers evaluated the relationship between American Heart Association Life’s Simple 7 metrics and occurence of ocular diseases.
School-Based Vision Screening Detects Issues in 10.7% of Children
About 10% of children undergoing school-based screening have a visual problem.
Ocular Abnormalities Seen in One-Third of COVID-19 Patients
Patients with ocular symptoms more likely to have higher white blood cell count, neutrophil count.
Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema: Seeing Dollar Signs
JAMA. 2019;321(19):1880-1894.
Too Few Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes Getting Eye Exams
Variation in prevalence of eye exams from 43.9% in Puerto Rico to 64.8% in Rhode Island.
Online Information About Diabetic Retinopathy Is Poor
Analysis of 11 websites shows poor quality, varying accuracy, low readability.
CDC Assesses Burden of Eye Disorders in Adults With Diabetes
Cataracts found to be most commonly reported eye disorder affecting adults aged ≥45 years with diabetes.
Vision Loss May Increase Cognitive Decline-Related Functional Limitations
More adults who report visual impairment have subjective cognitive decline-related functional limitations.
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