Sun-sensitive drugs may lead to cataracts
Researchers looked at the relationship between age-related cataracts and the use of sun-sensitizing agents in a number of medications.
Ophthalmology
Dangers of long-term nasal steroid use
What are the the long-term effects of steroid nasal sprays?
Causes and treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
What factors played a role in the decision to favor the more expensive fluoroquinolones as the drugs of choice for simple conjunctivitis?
Atropine drops appear to be at least as effective as patching for amblyopia in children
In children with amblyopia, compliance with patch wearing can be a problem.
Dry eye prevalent in older men
Approximately 1.68 million U.S. men aged 50 years and older have clinically important dry eye disease.
Comparing sunglasses
Is there any difference in UV protection between expensive brands of sunglasses and the cheaper brands? Which do you recommend to your patients?—Felix N. Chien, DO, Newport Beach, Calif. In fact, excellent UV protection does not add much to the cost of sunglasses. Economical sunglasses may block UV light as well as expensive brands. The…
A man’s temporary vision loss leads to an unexpected diagnosis
With no past medical history of note, the sudden onset of his condition necessitated a trip to the emergency department.
What to do when the “eyes” have it
Subconjunctival hemorrhage—widely referred to as “red eye”—is the most common ocular problem seen by primary-care clinicians. Red eye refers to hyperemia of the superficially visible…
Treating Wet Macular Degeneration
A 62-year-old white male has been diagnosed with wet macular degeneration in the left eye based on…
A new method to save eyesight
Curtailing intake of foods with a high dietary glycemic index may reduce age-related macular degeneration.
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