• Category: Research
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.
Antidepressant use may lower AMD risk
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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.
RGC thickness may be early retinal indicator with oral HCQ
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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.
Advanced AMD linked to imbalanced gut microbiome
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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).
Viatris and Locus Biosciences to develop antibacterial therapies for ophthalmic infections
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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.
Myopia may delay DR development and progression
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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.
Women with osteoporosis more prone to AMD development
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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.
Atopic dermatitis linked to increased risk for AMD
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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.
Lower AMD risk tied to long-term metformin use
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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.
Physical activity tied to decreased glaucoma progression
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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.
Study: DR, DME patients most likely to miss follow-up care
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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. 
Eyelid irrigating retractor achieves ocular lavage for allergic conjunctivitis
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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.
Phase 3b data supports superior tear response with TRYPTYR
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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.
Study: BioTissue's CAM improves recovery following corneal CXL
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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.