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Childhood obesity linked to higher astigmatism risk
Longitudinal study found that children with a higher body mass index carried greater, dose-dependent odds of developing astigmatism years later.
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Physical activity lowers risk for cataract development
Adults with 150 to 600 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous activity per week had a 21% lower risk of senile cataract, and genetic analysis points to a causal link.
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I-C eye drops ease mild-to-moderate dry eye in early trial
Small open-label trial found that iota-carrageenan eye drops cut dry eye symptoms by more than half under adverse conditions, with strong tolerability and no safety flags.
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OCT biomarkers may predict DME treatment response
Disorganization of the retinal inner layers and photoreceptor integrity biomarkers most consistently tied to visual outcomes and injection response in DME.
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Glaukos reports positive topline phase 4 data on iDose TR in combo with cataract surgery
Latest 3-month data demonstrate clinically meaningful IOP reductions compared to cataract surgery alone.
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Glaukos reports positive 3-year, phase 3 Epioxa clinical outcomes
Long-term extension study demonstrates clinically meaningful visual outcomes and corneal stabilization with just one treatment.
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GLP-1 drugs increase risk for periorbital changes
GLP-1 receptor agonist use associated with higher rates of brow ptosis, dermatochalasis and corrective oculofacial procedures.
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SpyGlass Pharma unveils positive 12-month data on BIM-IOL System
Interim findings offer a closer look at the safety and efficacy of the bimatoprost drug pad-intraocular lens system for OAG and OHT.
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Outdoor artificial light at night tied to higher pediatric myopia risk
Study suggests living in brighter nighttime environments may increase risk for myopia development—but researchers say the findings should be interpreted with caution.
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New data supports omega-3s for glaucoma in DED patients
Patients had roughly half the 5-year risk of developing glaucoma, though investigators stop short of claiming cause and effect.
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Study finds routine dilation appears safe as angle-closure stays rare
Researchers caution careful assessment of patients with anatomical risk factors and awareness of medications that may increase susceptibility.
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Antidepressant use worsens ocular surface health
Patients showed lower goblet cell density, weaker tear film stability, and more conjunctival epithelial damage—regardless of drug class
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Pilot study supports Rinsada for ocular surface allergen load reduction
Contralateral-eye comparison trial explores efficacy of the irrigating lid retractor for ocular lavage in symptomatic allergic conjunctivitis.
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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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