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CLI releases full Profitability Perspectives report on soft contact lens value
Newest See Tomorrow initiative offers an in-depth look at the first-ever analysis of CL profitability in the United States during AAOpt.
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How accurate is ChatGPT in predicting FTMH surgery outcomes?
ChatGPT-5 matched, and sometimes beat, retina specialists at forecasting macular hole surgery outcomes, but its apparent edge came from a bias toward predicting success.
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Tear biomarker test tied to accurate dry eye severity classification
Tear lymphotoxin-α (LTA) not only distinguishes dry eye severity but also identifies patients with significant symptoms—despite having little or no detectable ocular surface damage.
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Real-world analysis ties enVista Aspire IOL to functional intermediate vision
Outcomes largely mirrored previous clinical findings, with most eyes achieving strong distance vision alongside functional intermediate acuity.
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NEI-funded study explores indoor air quality for dry eye
Researchers from the Miller School of Medicine are evaluating the potential for low-cost indoor air quality improvements to help reduce dry eye symptoms.
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PRK linked to more postop dry eye, visual disturbances than LASIK
Registry data shows that complication risk shifts by procedure and recovery window, with PRK carrying higher early rates of dry eye and visual disturbances.
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Essilor Stellest cut myopia progression 71% in US kids, US trial confirms
North American cohort data supporting lenses' 2025 FDA authorization align with prior RCT data finding them safe and effective.
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Diabetes raises ulcerative keratitis risk by 60%, study finds
Patients with diabetes were more likely to develop corneal ulcers within a year, and the risk climbed higher when blood sugar control worsened.
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Deep learning ties retinal features to Alzheimer's risk factors
Researchers used AI to analyze retinal photographs and uncover patterns associated with disease risk factors years before dementia developed.
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Study: Earlier RD surgery predicts stronger visual outcomes
Patients with faster repair and better baseline vision achieved stronger 6-month recovery, regardless of detachment anatomy.
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Maternal asthma may increase ROP risk
A new study found that preterm infants born to mothers with asthma had higher odds of developing treatment-warranted retinopathy of prematurity.
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Does obesity increase risk for pediatric astigmatism?
Obese children were twice as likely to have clinically meaningful astigmatism, with the suspected culprit being eyelid pressure on the cornea.
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Does vitamin supplementation help DED?
Evidence suggests certain vitamins may show promise, but researchers say the data is not strong enough yet to support routine supplementation.
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FGFR inhibitor cancer drugs linked to dry eye, corneal damage
Real-world analysis of the FDA's adverse event database flags ocular safety signals that extend past what clinical trials and drug labels report.
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Study finds sex differences in uveitis risk among GLP-1 users
Women on long-term GLP-1 receptor agonist therapy showed significantly higher uveitis risk than men.
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Eyedaptic AI smart glasses deliver 5.7-line acuity gain in AMD
Study demonstrates significant and immediate VA improvements in patients with advanced retinal disease.
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New research confirms association of OSA with glaucoma
Real-world cohort study indicates patients with obstructive sleep apnea may have a higher long-term risk of developing glaucoma.
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Rosacea may double risk for DR progression
Patients with rosacea and early-stage DR had more than twice the risk of progressing to proliferative disease—and a higher need for retinal intervention over 5 years.
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Side sleepers face higher risk of uneven glaucoma
Reduced ONH blood flow in the dependent eye during side sleeping may help explain asymmetric damage in patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
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