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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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BostonSight's PROSE treatment linked to Mackie stage, VA gains in NK
Retrospective observational analysis supports the FDA-cleared scleral lens device as an effective tool in treating neurotrophic keratitis.
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Atopic dermatitis linked to higher retinal detachment risk
Adults with eczema were nearly three times more likely to develop retinal detachment and had worse surgical outcomes after repair.
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NSAID use may lower AMD risk
Prescribed patients appear less likely for disease development, with the association observed across multiple AMD subtypes and several commonly used medications
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Pediatric cataract surgery carries greater endophthalmitis risk
New IRIS Registry data shows risk nearly three times that of adults, signaling a need for tighter perioperative vigilance in pediatric cases.
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ICO partners with Deya Imaging on AI model training study
Platform features a patient smartphone app and AI-powered “doctor hub” portal to asynchronously manage and treat anterior segment eye diseases.
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Oral health may be key in protecting vision, new findings suggest
Periodontal disease associated with higher risk of developing eye conditions, adding to growing evidence that oral health may influence overall health far beyond the mouth.
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