Ophthalmology

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Sleep Disruptions Contribute to Likelihood of Dry Eye Syndrome

By Julia Bonavitacola

April 9th 2025

Excessive use of digital devices and mental health issues can both contribute to the development of dry eye syndrome.

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Reproxalap Receives Complete Response Letter From FDA for Use in Dry Eye Disease

By Julia Bonavitacola

April 3rd 2025

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Prevalence, Severity of Astigmatism Increased in Children After Pandemic

By Julia Bonavitacola

March 26th 2025

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Retraction: Water-Free Topical Cyclosporine Improved Dryness Score in Dry Eye

By Julia Bonavitacola

March 17th 2025

Water-Free Topical Cyclosporine Improved Dryness Score in Dry Eye

By Julia Bonavitacola

March 12th 2025

Continuing Medical Education

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April 10th 2025

Application of Recent Data in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology, Optometry

April 10th 2025

Patient-Centered Treatment Plans for Management of Neovascular (Wet) AMD and Diabetic Macular Edema: Insights on Recent Efficacy, Safety, and Real-World Data to Improve Adherence and Outcomes

1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry

April 10th 2025

Integrating Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests Into Clinical Practice: The Health Economics Perspective for Managed Care Professionals

1.5 Credits / Oncology

April 10th 2025

The Evolving Strategies for Managing nAMD and DME: Empowering Managed Care Decisions for Improved Patient Outcomes

1.5 Credits / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Ophthalmology/Optometry

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December 24th 2019

Clinical and Economic Burden of Diabetic Retinopathy

December 24th 2019

Progression of Diabetic Retinopathy

December 24th 2019

Comprehensive Eye Evaluation and Other Tests to Detect DR

December 24th 2019

Testing for Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy

December 24th 2019

Prevalence and Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy

December 24th 2019

Overview of Diabetic Retinopathy

July 26th 2019

Innovations in Topical Ocular Corticosteroid Therapy for the Management of Postoperative Ocular Inflammation and Pain

Clifford L. Salinger, MD Bruce I. Gaynes, OD, PharmD Rajesh K. Rajpal, MD

February 12th 2019

Preparing Patients and the Health System for Curative Therapies in the Pipeline

Laura Joszt, MA

Experts at the “Paying for Cures: Ensuring patient access and system sustainability" event discussed how the healthcare system can pay for curative therapies that have high upfront costs with benefits that accrue over time.

February 20th 2018

What We're Reading: Anthem Angers Eye Surgeons; Va. Inches Toward Medicaid; Common Rule Released

AJMC Staff

Anthem says that most cataract surgeries can be conducted without an anesthesiologist or nurse anesthetist involved; the GOP-controlled House of Delegates in Virginia will support the expansion of Medicaid, but their plan will also include work requirements; the federal government has released an interim final rule for the Common Rule that governs the processes of conducting medical research, including protection for human subjects involved in research.

January 9th 2018

Researchers Find Veterans Suffer From Dry Eye As a Comorbid Pain Condition

Allison Inserro

Dry eye was found to be a comorbid pain condition among US veterans, raising the suggestion that pain specialists screen for this disorder in their chronic pain patients, researchers reported recently.

September 29th 2017

Current Therapeutic Options and Treatments in Development for the Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma

Jeffrey M. Liebmann, MD, FACS Jeannie K. Lee, PharmD, FASHP

August 21st 2017

Infographic: Risk Behaviors Reported by Contact Lens Wearers in CDC Survey

Christina Mattina

A CDC study asked adolescents and adults about their contact lens practices and found that most reported engaging in at least 1 risky behavior.

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August 21st 2017

Eye Experts Remind Public to Take Safety Precautions When Viewing Solar Eclipse

Christina Mattina

As observers across the United States prepare to witness a rare solar eclipse this afternoon, ophthalmologists are making sure the importance of vision safety is not overshadowed by the excitement.

July 17th 2017

FDA Considers Label Changes for Some Immunotherapies Due to Potential Vision Loss

Alison Rodriguez

The FDA is considering adding the risk of ocular inflammatory conditions to labels for 3 immune checkpoint inhibitors due to sight-threatening complications.

May 1st 2017

Women Get Attention in Healthy Vision Month

Mary Caffrey

People with diabetes are particularly in need of regular eye exams to get for signs of diabetic retinopathy, which can lead to blindness.

August 31st 2016

Telemedicine May Help Promote Eye Exam Access for People With Diabetes

Jackie Syrop

A nationwide telemedicine diabetic screening program could help prevent diabetic retinopathy, the top cause of new-onset blindness in the United States.

March 23rd 2016

Communicating With Providers About Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases

March 23rd 2016

Diabetic Macular Edema: The Value of Slowing Progression

Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases: Making Coverage Decisions

March 23rd 2016

Diabetic Macular Edema: Addressing Barriers to Screening

March 23rd 2016

Understanding the Clinical and Economic Burden of Diabetes-Related Eye Diseases

March 23rd 2016

The Future Outlook on Diabetes Care and the Prevention and Treatment of Eye Diseases

March 23rd 2016

The Impact of Healthcare Reform on Diabetes Care

March 23rd 2016

Understanding Treatment Risks, Benefits, and Value in Diabetic Macular Edema

March 23rd 2016

Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema: Physician Choice Versus Cost Management

March 23rd 2016

The Role of Anti-VEGF Therapy in Diabetic Macular Edema

March 23rd 2016

Early Intervention in Diabetic Retinopathy: Health Plan Incentives and Patient Engagement

March 23rd 2016

The Diabetes Healthcare Team: When Is a Specialist Needed?

March 23rd 2016

The Utility of Frequent Glucose Monitoring in Patients With Diabetes

March 23rd 2016

Reducing the Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema

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