- Category: Research
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Antidepressant use may lower AMD risk
Study outlines potential explanations for link between antidepressant use and reduced risk of AMD onset and progression.
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RGC thickness may be early retinal indicator with oral HCQ
Screening with SD-OCT may aid in identifying patients with retinal toxicity before visual field loss.
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Advanced AMD linked to imbalanced gut microbiome
Though seemingly unrelated, gut flora may play a surprising role in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
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Viatris and Locus Biosciences to develop antibacterial therapies for ophthalmic infections
Collaboration will utilize Locus’ advanced precision drug development platform to address increasing burden of antimicrobial resistance in eye infections.
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Myopia may delay DR development and progression
Study used Mendelian randomization to identify a causal relationship between myopia and diabetic retinopathy.
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Women with osteoporosis more prone to AMD development
Study highlights the key role of declining estrogen levels in the risk of developing AMD and osteoporosis.
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Atopic dermatitis linked to increased risk for AMD
Study highlights importance of monitoring adult patients with atopic dermatitis for signs of AMD.
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Lower AMD risk tied to long-term metformin use
Study joins growing body of research on the protective effect of metformin against AMD risk in diabetic patients.
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Physical activity tied to decreased glaucoma progression
Study highlights several ways that exercise may reduce the risk of progression in POAG patients.
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Study: DR, DME patients most likely to miss follow-up care
Multiple demographic and socioeconomic factors identified in association with loss to follow-up care in patients with PDR and DME.
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Eyelid irrigating retractor achieves ocular lavage for allergic conjunctivitis
Case study supports use of Rinsada in-office for its additive effect in targeting the beginnings of the allergy cascade to help treat the entire ocular surface.
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Phase 3b data supports superior tear response with TRYPTYR
Presented at AAO, new findings stem from measuring tear volume produced following administration of the DED drop.
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Study: BioTissue's CAM improves recovery following corneal CXL
Research from AAO supports BioTissue’s Prokera as an FDA-cleared therapeutic device for use following epi-off CXL among keratoconus patients.
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New CLI data shows generational variance in contact lens wear
Findings build on initial readout from VEW, with gaps seen in Millennials’ and Gen Z’s lens wear preferences—and room to expand outreach to Gen X on MF options.
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Childhood BMI may determine risk for POAG development
Regardless of childhood weight, low body size in adulthood consistently served as a risk factor for POAG.
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Specific weight loss medications may also benefit ocular outcomes
Newer anti-obesity medications demonstrate a superior ocular safety profile to traditional agents.
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National trial to test preventative atropine drops for pediatric myopia
The University of Houston and The Ohio State University researchers partner on NEI-funded study to test if low-concentrated drops delay onset of myopia.
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Are corneal dystrophies linked to mental health conditions?
Study highlights the importance of assessing corneal dystrophy patients’ psychological well-being.
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Could the retina help detect early hearing loss?
Study highlights utility of retinal microvascular parameters to detect early signs of hearing loss.
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