Pharmaceuticals
2021 ARMOR Results Find Staph Resistance Still Problematic
However, S. aureus had a significant decrease in methicillin resistance.
05/04/2021
Economic Burden Worsens for Glaucoma Patients
Studies found additional IOP-lowering drops led to higher costs with only short-term benefits and observed a spike in brand name med prices.
03/24/2021
Atropine Penetration Minimally Affected by Preservatives
Stability and safety of the drug are better predictors of successful outcomes.
02/16/2021
Mississippi Pushes for Expanded Scope of Practice
Proposal includes oral steroids, lid lesion care and laser capsulotomy privileges.
02/09/2021
Glaucoma Patients More Likely to Respond to Steroids
However, longer axial length and a heavier medication burden may decrease the effectiveness of therapy post-op.
02/09/2021
Diabetes Drug Protects Against AMD
Low to moderate doses of metformin demonstrated decreased odds ratios in patients without DR.
02/08/2021
Most Systemic Meds Don’t Trigger GA in AMD Patients
However, calcium channel blockers may cause faster retinal cell atrophy.
12/30/2020
Red Eye Remedies: New and Tried-and-True
Eye care providers already have a robust arsenal to help their patients combat this common ocular complaint. Here are the latest additions.
11/15/2020
Steroid Approved for Dry Eye
A two-week course of therapy with Eysuvis improved signs and symptoms.
10/27/2020
Eye Drop for Presbyopia Moves Through Trials
Distance-corrected near visual acuity gains show the potential of this new method of correction.
10/12/2020
