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Drugs for Common Eye Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 2, 2019; (Issue 1586)
This issue includes reviews of drugs for glaucoma,
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), bacterial
conjunctivitis, and dry eye disease. Allergic conjunctivitis
is reviewed in a separate...
This issue includes reviews of drugs for glaucoma,
age-related macular degeneration (AMD), bacterial
conjunctivitis, and dry eye disease. Allergic conjunctivitis
is reviewed in a separate issue.
Nutritional Supplements for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Revisited
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 24, 2013; (Issue 1419)
The results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2
(AREDS2) have now been published. The primary purpose
of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety
of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin and...
The results of the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2
(AREDS2) have now been published. The primary purpose
of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety
of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin and the
omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) docosahexaenoic
acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA)
in reducing the risk of developing advanced age-related
macular degeneration (AMD). A secondary goal was to
test the effects of reducing the amount of zinc and eliminating
beta carotene from the original AREDS formulation.
Beta carotene has been shown to increase the
risk of lung cancer in smokers and former smokers.
Who Should Take Vitamin Supplements?
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 12, 2011; (Issue 1379)
Many patients ask their healthcare providers whether
they should take vitamins. Since the last Medical Letter
article on this subject, more data have become available
on the benefits and risks of taking...
Many patients ask their healthcare providers whether
they should take vitamins. Since the last Medical Letter
article on this subject, more data have become available
on the benefits and risks of taking vitamins.
Nutritional Support for Macular Degeneration
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 9, 2010; (Issue 1344)
An advertisement in a recent issue of Ophthalmology introduces PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula from Bausch & Lomb. No specific indication is mentioned, but the ad states that “…[the new...
An advertisement in a recent issue of Ophthalmology introduces PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS 2 Formula from Bausch & Lomb. No specific indication is mentioned, but the ad states that “…[the new product] builds on the original PreserVision Eye Vitamin AREDS Formula, the only formula proven to slow the progression of moderate-to-advanced AMD.”
Drugs for Some Common Eye Disorders
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 1, 2010; (Issue 89)
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, bacterial conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are reviewed here. Ophthalmic drugs can have local and systemic adverse effects. In addition, for some elderly...
Drugs for glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, bacterial conjunctivitis, and dry eyes are reviewed here. Ophthalmic drugs can have local and systemic adverse effects. In addition, for some elderly patients, the complexity of self-administering numerous ophthalmic drugs may be the limiting factor in their ability to care for themselves. Drugs for the treatment of allergic conjunctivitis will be reviewed in a future issue of Treatment Guidelines on Drugs for Allergic Disorders.
Vitamins for Cataract Prevention
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 16, 2008; (Issue 1288)
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide because cataract surgery is not available to most people in developing...
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide because cataract surgery is not available to most people in developing countries.
Vitamin Supplements
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 31, 1998; (Issue 1032)
Many patients ask their physicians whether they should take vitamins. In recent years, more data have become available on the risks and benefits of taking vitamin ...
Many patients ask their physicians whether they should take vitamins. In recent years, more data have become available on the risks and benefits of taking vitamin supplements.