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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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Neurolens with Contoured Prism tech demonstrates greater symptom relief for binocular vision anomalies
Large-scale, real-world study supports prescription-based lens as first-line treatment option for patients presenting with digital eye strain symptoms.
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Lutein shows potential as myopia management supplement
Preliminary RCT data highlights preservation of choroidal thickness in children taking lutein supplements.
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Could RAR determine cataract risk?
Cost-effective biomarker emerges as potential tool for risk assessment and early prevention in cataract patients.
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Dual GIP-GLP-1 RA shows superior efficacy in lowering POAG, OHT risk
Tirzepatide consistently reduced the risk of glaucomatous disease compared to GLP-1 RAs, even among high-risk patients.
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