Month’s top five ophthalmology news stories

In the month of July, the most frequently viewed ophthalmology articles on Healio.com consisted of topics ranging from blogs from expert ophthalmologists to live news coverage from the American Society of Retina Specialists meeting in Vienna.

Here are the top five most-viewed stories from July published on Healio.com/OSN:

1. Allergan to acquire Oculeve in all-cash transaction

Allergan and Oculeve have entered into an agreement under which Allergan will acquire Oculeve in an all-cash transaction. Read more

2. Topical squalamine shows encouraging results in phase 2 studies

VIENNA — Final results of the phase 2 IMPACT study of topical squalamine lactate in the treatment of neovascular AMD showed a trend toward increased efficacy in specific lesion types, according to a speaker. Read more

3. CyPass lowers IOP, avoids need for conventional glaucoma surgery

Implantation of a supraciliary micro-stent may cause fewer complications, lower IOP and reduce medication dependence compared with conventional glaucoma surgery in open-angle glaucoma patients. Read more

4. BLOG: But doctor, why are we talking about cataracts when I have glaucoma?

Savak "Sev" Teymoorian, MD, MBA, explains new advances in glaucoma care and how cataract surgery has a role in treating glaucoma patients. Read more

5. BLOG: Tear osmolarity is a medically necessary test. Period.

Darrell E. White, MD, gives his thoughts on why tear osmolarity testing is medically necessary in a dry eye clinic. Read more