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Ophthalmology

News, opinions and meeting coverage in ophthalmology.

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Dementia Drugs Seen Lowering Risk for Macular Degeneration

But not by very much or very quickly, VA analysis finds

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Trio of Eye Diseases Linked to Falls, Fractures in Older Adults

Patients with cataracts, AMD, or glaucoma had 25% to 38% higher adjusted risks vs controls

Dulaglutide, Weight Gain, and Smoking Cessation; New Year's Eye Injuries

Also in TTHealthWatch: Doxycycline for STI prevention and the risks of AI in medicine

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Eye Inflammation Linked to Geographic Atrophy Drug Remains a Mystery

Still no explanation for rare cases of uveitis, retinal vascular occlusion with pegcetacoplan

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Watch Out for Eye Injuries From Champagne Corks, Experts Warn

In some cases, these high-velocity injuries can lead to permanent blindness

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Eye Injuries From Fireworks Greater in Areas Where They Are Legal

Local firework bans may influence injury rates, expert says

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The 'Before and After': An Eye Surgeon's Unexpected Finding

There are a few possible diagnoses in patient with headaches, blurred vision, but one stands out

FDA APPROVED travoprost intracameral implant (iDose TR) over a computer rendering of the device

Implant for Ocular Hypertension, Glaucoma Gets FDA Green Light

A single travoprost implant proved noninferior to timolol eye drops, with good safety

Faricimab Outcomes in the Real World

Capturing how efficacy is achieved in clinical practice could change treatment patterns

In-Office Thermal Technology Superior for Dry Eye Treatment

TearCare showed improved tear break-up time and meibomian gland secretion

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Metformin Linked to Lower Odds of Developing AMD in Non-Diabetic Patients

Findings suggest the cheap diabetes drug could potentially prevent a leading cause of blindness

Bringing Gene Therapy to Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Using a viral vector to help the eye produce its own anti-VEGF proteins

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Atropine Drops for Kids' Myopia Fail to Boost Long-Term Visual Outcomes

But docs aren't ready to ditch the treatment, which is commonly used in Asia

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Serious Syphilitic Uveitis Cases Almost Tripled Over 10-Year Period

Increase comes amid a shortage of gold-standard treatment

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What to Know About Ongoing Eye Drop Recalls

FDA was spurred into action by a deadly bacterial outbreak earlier this year, advocates say

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Impaired Neurodevelopment in Preemies Screened for Retinopathy: Nature or Nurture?

Study highlights role of insurance type/socioeconomic factors in neurodevelopmental outcomes

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Brolucizumab Noninferior to Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema

At a non-approved dose, the anti-VEGF drug had similar outcomes as rival

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Study Outlines the Considerable Costs of Keratoconus

Cumulative economic burden totals $3.8 billion

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At-Home Monitoring for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Gets High Marks

No change in visual acuity, office-visit interval almost doubled during 6 months

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Doctors Perform First Partial-Face, Full-Eye Transplant

Stem cells injected into optic nerve, but unclear whether recipient will regain his sight

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ChatGPT Created a Fake Dataset With Skewed Results

Findings raise concerns about the ease of generating false medical evidence

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ADHD Tied to Keratoconus in Males

Excessive eye rubbing is often the culprit behind higher rates of this corneal ectasia

AAO over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

Ocular Implant Producing Neurotrophic Factor Preserves Central Vision in MacTel

Significant decrease in rate of photoreceptor loss in two randomized trials

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Neuroprotective Agent Prevents Significant Vision Loss in Geographic Atrophy

Consistent vision effect with complement C1q inhibitor, despite no effect on lesion size

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Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgery

Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension

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VEGF-Targeted Antibody Conjugate Gets a Win in Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

Some degree of improvement in disease status in 70% of patients treated with tarcocimab

AAO over a photo of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA.

Gene Therapy Controls Diabetic Eye Disease for at Least a Year

All but one patient with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy had stable disease or improvement

Eye Drops Make Bid for Role in Diabetic Macular Edema

Improved visual acuity, retinal thickness at 6 and 12 weeks, but treatment burden questioned

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Regulation Gap Persists in OTC Eye Care Products

Poor oversight, sketchy product information endanger public health, experts say

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What Causes Conjunctivitis? A Panoply of Pathogens, Study Shows

Despite common antibiotic use, most cases were viruses -- and pus wasn't usually a bacterial sign

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Years of Progressing Facial Numbness and Deteriorating Vision Drives Diagnosis

Suspect perineural recurrence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, experts urge

2023 YEAR IN REVIEW AMD over photos of the progression of age-related macular degeneration.

Year in Review: Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Looking back at some of the year's headline-making news in AMD

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Sjogren's Without Dryness? Yes, It's a Thing

New study delves into unusual presentation

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Side Benefit of Botulinum Toxin A? Reduced IOP in Hemifacial Spasm

Patients with hemifacial spasm and glaucoma need eye follow-up after injection

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Diabetic Eye Screening: Reducing Frequency May Raise Retinal Risks

Switching from annual to biennial exams would delay diabetic retinopathy diagnoses, study shows

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Retinal Artery Occlusion Tied to Higher Risks of Death, Vascular Events

Risk appeared at 2 weeks and remained at 1 year and beyond

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Bacterial Infection Outbreak After Double Cataract Surgery Tied to Sterility Breach

Danish case series details bilateral simultaneous postoperative endophthalmitis in three patients

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Highly Potent Statin Stands Out for Diabetes, Cataract Risks

Head-to-head comparison of rosuvastatin vs atorvastatin in LODESTAR trial

FDA APPROVED pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution (Qlosi) over a photo of a man struggling to see his phone.

Eye Drops for Presbyopia Win FDA Approval

Pilocarpine hydrochloride solution improved distance-corrected vision in two phase III trials

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What Caused the Pigmented Spot on Teen Boy's Eye?

Authors discuss how best to diagnose and manage him, given the absence of any symptoms

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