• Category: Research
Researchers develop infrared light-sensing contacts for humans
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Researchers develop infrared light-sensing contacts for humans

The lenses converted infrared light into visible light and performed better when participants closed their eyes.
Pivotal study validates SCANLY Home OCT device for nAMD management
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Pivotal study validates SCANLY Home OCT device for nAMD management

New research further supports the clinical performance of Notal Vision's FDA-cleared, AI-based OCT monitoring system for at-home use.
New IRD genetic testing maps mutations to improve diagnoses
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New IRD genetic testing maps mutations to improve diagnoses

Newly identified gene variants may enhance speed and accuracy in diagnosing inherited retinal diseases.
Surprising protective role of estrogen may lower glaucoma risk in women
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Surprising protective role of estrogen may lower glaucoma risk in women

Age at menopause had a significant effect on RNFL thickness among women.
Diabetic patients may have worsening visual outcomes after orbital cellulitis
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Diabetic patients may have worsening visual outcomes after orbital cellulitis

Study highlights susceptibility of diabetic patients to poor vision following orbital cellulitis.
New data finds increased prevalence of refractive surgery among cataract patients
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New data finds increased prevalence of refractive surgery among cataract patients

Clinicians may need to consider new ways of calculating IOL power due to prevalence of high myopia and previous refractive surgery.
Bausch + Lomb unveils 2025 state of dry eye survey results
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Bausch + Lomb unveils 2025 state of dry eye survey results

Building on 2024 findings, latest results indicate a need for more patient education to dispel ongoing misconceptions surrounding dry eye.
AOA report analyzes ocular risks of GLP-1RAs
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AOA report analyzes ocular risks of GLP-1RAs

Released during the 2025 Optometry’s Meeting, this comprehensive rundown dives into potential rare ophthalmic side effects associated with use—and offers clinical care recommendations.
Earlier diabetes diagnosis may lead to worsening DR progression
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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.
CLI releases new investigative report on consumers' contact lens digital searches
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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.
Study identifies risk factors for myopic macular degeneration progression
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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.
International task force develops multimodal imaging criteria for choroiditis
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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.
Investigators identify new OCT-based biomarker for presbyopic accommodation
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Investigators identify new OCT-based biomarker for presbyopic accommodation

Crystalline lens thickness may be a sensitive indicator for presbyopic accommodation.
Botox injections may actually help treat DED
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Botox injections may actually help treat DED

Botox injections significantly improved key disease parameters, supporting its potential clinical utility.
GLP-1 drug users twice as likely to develop nAMD
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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.
Study suggests toddlers’ eye movements predict their metamemory
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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.
Study ties magnesium to reduced RVO risk
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Study ties magnesium to reduced RVO risk

Sufficient magnesium intake significantly reduced risk of RVO, particularly in three key subgroups.
Does silicone oil cause macular edema post-RRD surgery?
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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.
Vitamin D may benefit pediatric keratoconus progression
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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.
TFOS releases DEWS III Diagnostic Methodology report
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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.