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ADHD medications may lead to increased glaucoma risk
New research investigates the potential link in newly-prescribed meds and development of angle-closure and open-angle glaucoma.
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Systemic factors tied to retinal microvascular parameters in diabetic patients
New research shows potential relationship between diabetes, perfusion density, and vascular density.
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Physically active kids less likely to develop myopia
Cross-sectional study investigates physical activity’s effect on childhood myopia prevalence
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Vabysmo provides long-term durability in DME extension study
Four-year data finds nearly 80% of patients extended treatment intervals to 3 or 4 months, with 90% reporting absence of DME.
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Study: Dementia may be tied to declining visual function
Worse baseline VA and CS were associated with increased risk of dementia, among other findings.
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Robot system for wet AMD may lead to fewer injection treatments
Researchers examined potential benefits of radiotherapy for nAMD delivered with a robotically-controlled device.
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Research identifies link between DED and chronic pain
Investigators assess the prevalence and severity of dry eye symptoms in individuals with chronic pain.
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Fuch's dystrophy may be accelerated among certain patient demographics
Study investigates link between FECD and demographic factors such as BMI.
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Pediatric keratoconus may be more detectable with anterior segment OCT
Corneal pachymetric and epithelial thickness alterations could help with early diagnosis in children.
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Study finds low-dose aspirin ineffective for AMD
Sub-study evaluates the potential efficacy of aspirin on the incidence of early-stage AMD and progression.
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AAO, NANOS respond to study on semaglutide-NAION connection
Recent research identified substantial risk for NAION development among diabetic and obese patients using the GLP-1 RA.
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How does exercise impact IOP levels?
New study reports findings on the potential benefits exercise may have for glaucoma management.
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Could melatonin reduce the risk for AMD development?
New study shows a potential link between melatonin and AMD—with some limitations.
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Smart contact lens features eye-tracking and radio frequency
Wireless smart contact lens design demonstrates accurate, real-time eye-tracking capabilities.
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Macula changes identified among sleep apnea patients
Study explores ophthalmic connections to obstructive sleep apnea.
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Semaglutide for diabetes tied to increased NAION risk
Mass Eye and Ear researchers identify higher incidence among patients taking popular weight loss and Type 2 diabetes drug.
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Could computer-aided orthokeratology fittings surpass standard methods?
Recent study investigates the benefits of two new tech-based fitting methods for ortho-k.
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Bausch + Lomb reports national dry eye data, launches awareness tool
State of the Dry Eye survey finds 70% of patients lack knowledge and education of the disease.
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Real-world survey on NAION diagnostics reveals no standardization
Researchers report findings on how neuro-ophthalmologists approach risk factor evaluation and treatment of NAION.
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