Clinical Challenge: Painful Red Eye
A man in his early 30s presents to the emergency department for evaluation of a painful red eye that has been present for the past 10 days. Can you make the diagnosis?
Ophthalmology
FDA Approves Disposable Contacts With Antihistamine for Allergic Conjunctivitis
Acuvue Theravision with Ketotifen reduced ocular itching within 3 minutes and the response was sustained for up to 12 hours after lens insertion.
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.
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.
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