- Category: Research
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Earlier diabetes diagnosis may lead to worsening DR progression
Study identifies mechanisms for the potential protective effect of later diabetes diagnosis on DR severity.
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CLI releases new investigative report on consumers' contact lens digital searches
Latest data from the See Tomorrow initiative reveals that a majority of queries are geared towards purchase, price, and retailer options, among other findings.
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Study identifies risk factors for myopic macular degeneration progression
Axial elongation was shown to be a key risk factor for progression, among others.
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International task force develops multimodal imaging criteria for choroiditis
Report outlines primary imaging modality for choroiditis and panuveitis with key markers of disease activity.
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Investigators identify new OCT-based biomarker for presbyopic accommodation
Crystalline lens thickness may be a sensitive indicator for presbyopic accommodation.
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Botox injections may actually help treat DED
Botox injections significantly improved key disease parameters, supporting its potential clinical utility.
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GLP-1 drug users twice as likely to develop nAMD
New research findings also report risk was 3 times as high among diabetic patients with the longest exposure to GLP-1 RAs.
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Study suggests toddlers’ eye movements predict their metamemory
Investigators demonstrate the ability to judge the reliability of our memories may develop as early as 2 years old.
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Study ties magnesium to reduced RVO risk
Sufficient magnesium intake significantly reduced risk of RVO, particularly in three key subgroups.
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Does silicone oil cause macular edema post-RRD surgery?
Study identifies two key factors that may significantly increase the risk for macular edema development.
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Vitamin D may benefit pediatric keratoconus progression
Study joins growing body of literature suggesting that KC is an ocular manifestation of a systemic disorder.
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TFOS releases DEWS III Diagnostic Methodology report
Authors of the latest Dry Eye Workshop report call for a simplified patient screening questionnaire, a revised symptomatic DED definition, and updates to risk factors.
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Does patching after age 4 benefit unilateral congenital cataract patients?
Visual acuity at age 4 was a reliable predictor of final visual outcomes in children with unilateral congenital cataracts.
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Longtime declining global trachoma rate now on the rise
Study highlights geographical distribution and health inequalities in worldwide disease burden.
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Five-year data supports iStent inject as safe and effective
Study finds 72% medication reduction after iStent inject implantation from baseline to last follow-up.
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How does social media impact academic performance of ophthalmic research?
Study highlights how Twitter (now known as X) is a severely underutilized resource in ophthalmology research.
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Hyperopes may have a lower risk for cataracts
New study suggests hyperopia may provide a protective effect against age-related nuclear cataracts.
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Researchers identify risk factors for unplanned OR visits post-cataract surgery
Study reports tamsulosin use as one of two key risk factors for postoperative complications.
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ADHD medication may lead to corneal cell changes in pediatric patients
Study notes differences in key parameters of corneal and retinal health in patients taking methylphenidate.
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