- Category: Research
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LumiThera Valeda system extension trial data expands dry AMD vision improvements
Presented at ARVO, new findings support earlier initiation and extended vision benefits of Valeda Light Delivery System out to 4.5 years.
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First-of-its-kind surgery removes spinal tumor via eye socket
Neurosurgeons from the University of Maryland conduct a transorbital procedure to remove one patient’s rare cancerous tumor.
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Potential connection ties AMD to higher CVD risk
Any stage of AMD linked with a 2.37-fold increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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MiSight 1 day lens 7-year data supports long-term myopia control
Clinical study on dual-focus contact lens notes retained treatment gains among myopic eyes even after discontinued wear.
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New diagnoses of CRAO may share common indicator
Study joins growing body of literature linking TyG index with microvascular damage.
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Could a CXL and customized PRK combo provide better keratoconus outcomes?
Literature review finds combined procedure provides superior visual acuity and quality.
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New technology targets photoreceptor cells to create a novel color
Oz prototype system allows for perception of “olo,” a blue-green color not visible in natural vision.
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Smoking among factors linked to retinal vessel trait changes
Association with larger retinal arteriolar and venular size may have important implications for ocular health.
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Study connects HDL levels to AMD development
Key finding: A U-shaped relationship between low and high HDL and increased risk of AMD.
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SpyGlass Pharma reports positive 18-month data on glaucoma sustained delivery system
Presented at ASCRS, new findings show promising visual outcomes and IOP lowering following sustained-release delivery of bimatoprost.
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Clinical outcomes support JJV's violet-filtering IOL for glaucoma
New research on the Tecnis Symfony OptiBlue IOL shows promising visual outcomes just one week after implantation post-cataract surgery.
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Safety and efficacy data supports Vista 1-Step vitrectomy probe
A total of 86% of pseudophakic patients reported a complete resolution of symptoms by postop month 3 following limited vitreous removal procedure.
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Visual sensitivity loss may predict dementia years before diagnosis
Dementia may leave a visual fingerprint long before memory fades.
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Potential link identified between myopia and reading in the dark
Differences in bedroom illumination before sleep may impact myopia onset and progression in children.
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BMI alternative may better predict cataract risk
New research introduces a potential optimal method for assessing cataract risk.
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Are uveitis patients at an increased risk for complications post-cataract surgery?
Postoperative complications varied based on the uveitis subtype.
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Do you need to treat subretinal fluid in AMD?
Review outlines a proposed algorithm for evaluating subretinal fluid in nAMD patients.
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Orbital and preseptal cellulitis are on the rise in the US
Study finds the incidence rate of preseptal cellulitis has increased three-fold since 2006.
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Do personality traits play a role in DED development?
New study links higher neuroticism, lower conscientiousness to increased odds of dry eye disease.
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