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Glaukos reports positive 3-year, phase 3 Epioxa clinical outcomes
Long-term extension study demonstrates clinically meaningful visual outcomes and corneal stabilization with just one treatment.
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GLP-1 drugs increase risk for periorbital changes
GLP-1 receptor agonist use associated with higher rates of brow ptosis, dermatochalasis and corrective oculofacial procedures.
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SpyGlass Pharma unveils positive 12-month data on BIM-IOL System
Interim findings offer a closer look at the safety and efficacy of the bimatoprost drug pad-intraocular lens system for OAG and OHT.
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Outdoor artificial light at night tied to higher pediatric myopia risk
Study suggests living in brighter nighttime environments may increase risk for myopia development—but researchers say the findings should be interpreted with caution.
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New data supports omega-3s for glaucoma in DED patients
Patients had roughly half the 5-year risk of developing glaucoma, though investigators stop short of claiming cause and effect.
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Study finds routine dilation appears safe as angle-closure stays rare
Researchers caution careful assessment of patients with anatomical risk factors and awareness of medications that may increase susceptibility.
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Antidepressant use worsens ocular surface health
Patients showed lower goblet cell density, weaker tear film stability, and more conjunctival epithelial damage—regardless of drug class
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Pilot study supports Rinsada for ocular surface allergen load reduction
Contralateral-eye comparison trial explores efficacy of the irrigating lid retractor for ocular lavage in symptomatic allergic conjunctivitis.
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CLI releases full Profitability Perspectives report on soft contact lens value
Newest See Tomorrow initiative offers an in-depth look at the first-ever analysis of CL profitability in the United States during AAOpt.
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How accurate is ChatGPT in predicting FTMH surgery outcomes?
ChatGPT-5 matched, and sometimes beat, retina specialists at forecasting macular hole surgery outcomes, but its apparent edge came from a bias toward predicting success.
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Tear biomarker test tied to accurate dry eye severity classification
Tear lymphotoxin-α (LTA) not only distinguishes dry eye severity but also identifies patients with significant symptoms—despite having little or no detectable ocular surface damage.
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Real-world analysis ties enVista Aspire IOL to functional intermediate vision
Outcomes largely mirrored previous clinical findings, with most eyes achieving strong distance vision alongside functional intermediate acuity.
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NEI-funded study explores indoor air quality for dry eye
Researchers from the Miller School of Medicine are evaluating the potential for low-cost indoor air quality improvements to help reduce dry eye symptoms.
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PRK linked to more postop dry eye, visual disturbances than LASIK
Registry data shows that complication risk shifts by procedure and recovery window, with PRK carrying higher early rates of dry eye and visual disturbances.
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Essilor Stellest cut myopia progression 71% in US kids, US trial confirms
North American cohort data supporting lenses' 2025 FDA authorization align with prior RCT data finding them safe and effective.
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Diabetes raises ulcerative keratitis risk by 60%, study finds
Patients with diabetes were more likely to develop corneal ulcers within a year, and the risk climbed higher when blood sugar control worsened.
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Deep learning ties retinal features to Alzheimer's risk factors
Researchers used AI to analyze retinal photographs and uncover patterns associated with disease risk factors years before dementia developed.
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Study: Earlier RD surgery predicts stronger visual outcomes
Patients with faster repair and better baseline vision achieved stronger 6-month recovery, regardless of detachment anatomy.
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Maternal asthma may increase ROP risk
A new study found that preterm infants born to mothers with asthma had higher odds of developing treatment-warranted retinopathy of prematurity.
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