• Category: Research
Migraines could indicate higher likelihood for CSCR development
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Migraines could indicate higher likelihood for CSCR development

Study identifies almost 3-fold increased risk of CSCR in patients with migraines.
Could DR screenings benefit CVD detection?
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Could DR screenings benefit CVD detection?

Study explores potential of unexpected early advantages for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during routine eye exams.
Real-world study supports AmblyoPlay as vision training tool for pediatric anisometropic amblyopia
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Real-world study supports AmblyoPlay as vision training tool for pediatric anisometropic amblyopia

Exploratory pilot study evaluates the impact of short, daily sessions of interactive gaming to improve visual skills over a 6-month period.
Clinicians are under-utilizing this AI-based DR screening system
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Clinicians are under-utilizing this AI-based DR screening system

EyeArt system demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy in detecting DR, though obstacles remain for real-world implementation.
Study: enVista Aspire IOL delivers expanded intermediate vision without sacrificing distance
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Study: enVista Aspire IOL delivers expanded intermediate vision without sacrificing distance

Prospective study evaluates the enhanced monofocal IOL among patients undergoing standard phaco.
Study links DME to systemic microvascular complications in diabetes
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Study links DME to systemic microvascular complications in diabetes

Analysis highlights the interconnected relationship between DR, neuropathy, and nephropathy in T2DM.
Lifestyle behaviors play major role in preventing genetic risk for advanced AMD
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Lifestyle behaviors play major role in preventing genetic risk for advanced AMD

Study assesses if lifestyle behaviors can offset the risk of AMD progression in those with high genetic susceptibility.
Could ophthalmic spray replace drops for pediatric pupil dilation?
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Could ophthalmic spray replace drops for pediatric pupil dilation?

Study investigates the potential advantages of an ophthalmic spray delivered via the FDA-cleared Optejet proprietary dispensing platform. 
Research finds limited benefits of outdoor exposure for premyopic children
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Research finds limited benefits of outdoor exposure for premyopic children

Protective effect of time outdoors observed in hyperopes and premyopic children after spending >120 minutes/day outside.
CLI publishes full report on generational contact lens and eyewear preferences
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CLI publishes full report on generational contact lens and eyewear preferences

Comprehensive research evaluates how Gen X, Millennial, and Gen Z consumers evaluate and interact with eyecare providers, practices, and products.
Deep learning-based software establishes new MGD imaging analysis
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Deep learning-based software establishes new MGD imaging analysis

OASIS reduced the time required to analyze meibomian glands by 87%, highlighting its potential clinical utility.
Could waist size determine DR risk?
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Could waist size determine DR risk?

Study demonstrates the potential of using weight-adjusted waist index to predict the risk of diabetic retinopathy.
Analysis: Global DR cases on the rise, sparking urgent need for intervention
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Analysis: Global DR cases on the rise, sparking urgent need for intervention

Study highlights concerning global, regional, and national trends in DR-related blindness.
Eye blinks naturally keep tempo with music, study finds
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Eye blinks naturally keep tempo with music, study finds

Investigators explore how blinking rates synchronize with varying tempo rates—and the corresponding brain wave connection.
Essilor Stellest 2.0 lenses demonstrate superior efficacy in slowing myopia progression
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Essilor Stellest 2.0 lenses demonstrate superior efficacy in slowing myopia progression

Upgraded FDA-authorized spectacle lenses for pediatric myopia control found to slow axial elongation more effectively after 1 year with advanced technology.
Study identifies key vitamin supplementation for NCP
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Study identifies key vitamin supplementation for NCP

Vitamins B3, 12, and D may offer new therapeutic approaches to neuropathic corneal pain management.
DR risk may significantly increase with low hemoglobin levels
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DR risk may significantly increase with low hemoglobin levels

New research found low levels independently increased the risk among diabetic patients—with a strong association for proliferative DR.
The Dry Eye Society of the Americas launches as new nonprofit
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The Dry Eye Society of the Americas launches as new nonprofit

Founded by leading dry eye specialists, DESA intends to establish dry eye as a recognized subspecialty.
New 5-year Syfovre data indicates extended delay of GA progression
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New 5-year Syfovre data indicates extended delay of GA progression

GALE extension study findings show delayed GA lesion growth by an estimated 1.5 years in patients receiving continuous treatment.
Nearly 50% of adults with keratoconus still facing high rate of progression
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Nearly 50% of adults with keratoconus still facing high rate of progression

Study finds, across all age groups, patients with advanced disease were most at risk of keratoconus progression.