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Severe DR linked to higher dementia risk
Association reinforces the potential role of routine eye exams in early cognitive screening.
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Study links poor diet with increased pediatric myopia
Cross-sectional study finds diets heavy in processed and sugar foods increase risk, while those rich in nuts, legumes, and whole grains appear protective.
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TEPEZZA on-body injector demonstrates positive phase 3 performance for TED
FDA-approved therapy administered subcutaneously met its primary endpoint in demonstrating a statistically significant and clinically meaningful 77% PRR.
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Dry eye may indicate early signs of autoimmune disease
Study findings suggest ocular surface symptoms may precede systemic autoimmune diagnosis by several years.
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Study: High-intensity exercise critical for reducing DR
Physical activity also improved peripheral retinal vessel measurements, with benefits peaking around five sessions and 180 minutes per week.
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Study: CV risk score identifies future eye disease risk
Pooled Cohort Equations (PCE) score may help identify high-risk patients when preventive measures may protect their vision.
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Vascular changes emerge in later MacTel stages
Study findings suggest retinal vascular alterations become more pronounced in advanced disease stages.
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Could TKI use cause RVO development?
Tyrosine kinase inhibitors may act as an additional risk factor for RVO in patients with existing vascular comorbidities.
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TED may cause reduced stromal corneal thickness
Study findings indicate association with layer-specific corneal structural changes.
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Study urges alternative tracking for wet AMD poor responders
Structural change tracking indicates subretinal fibrosis may drive vision loss, calling for a shift in patient monitoring.
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Study: Smoking an unlikely risk factor for glaucoma
While the association between smoking and glaucoma was weak, smoking cessation remains important for well-being.
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High myopes face increased PCO risk with hydrophilic IOLs
Study finds hydrophobic IOLs reduced the risk of PCO in highly myopic eyes by 41%.
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CLI research finds opticians are key to better vision and contact lens care
Latest findings from the See Tomorrow initiative indicate high levels of patient trust and opportunities for increased involvement and education.
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IRIS Registry data analysis predicts goniotomy success rates
Study identifies new factors that predict successful outcomes following goniotomy.
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Could rhNGF treatment benefit long-term NK corneal recovery?
Study identifies unique limbal epithelial stem cell findings associated with neurotrophic keratitis and long-term efficacy of cenegermin.
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Skipping nighttime pillows may lower IOP for glaucoma patients
Study finds high-pillow position was associated with greater IOP fluctuation and jugular venous compression.
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Smart contact lens performs real-time IOP monitoring
New smart contact lens design demonstrates potential for long-term, non-invasive IOP monitoring for glaucoma patients.
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Case reports indicate positive outcomes of CAM for OSD management
Real-world evidence supports BioTissue’s Prokera Slim and CAM360 AmnioGraft cryopreserved amniotic membrane devices in two patient cases.
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Study correlates visual impairment with sleep disruptions
Poor sleep quality associated with a significantly higher risk of visual impairment, diabetic retinopathy, and other ocular conditions.
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