• Tags: diabetic retinopathy
Study: High-intensity exercise critical for reducing DR
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Study: High-intensity exercise critical for reducing DR

Physical activity also improved peripheral retinal vessel measurements, with benefits peaking around five sessions and 180 minutes per week.
Kodiak reports positive phase 3 data on tarcocimab for DR
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Kodiak reports positive phase 3 data on tarcocimab for DR

Topline findings from the GLOW2 trial indicate Zenkuda’s superiority over sham as company plans for a multi-indication FDA filing.
Eyedaptic launches latest version of AI-based smart glasses for AMD
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Eyedaptic launches latest version of AI-based smart glasses for AMD

Designed for patients with retinal diseases, the EYE7 is an integrated wearable solution with real-time vision enhancements and a new visual assistant.
Study correlates visual impairment with sleep disruptions
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Study correlates visual impairment with sleep disruptions

Poor sleep quality associated with a significantly higher risk of visual impairment, diabetic retinopathy, and other ocular conditions.
AEYE Health broadens Epic EMR integration for AI eye screening
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AEYE Health broadens Epic EMR integration for AI eye screening

Expanded deployment enables HCPs to order AEYE-DS’s portable, 1-minute diabetic retinopathy screenings without clinical workflow disruptions. 
Study demonstrates accuracy of new platform for comparing AI-based DR screening systems
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Study demonstrates accuracy of new platform for comparing AI-based DR screening systems

New testing platform allows for comparison of effectiveness and fairness in commercial AI systems.
Could high HDL levels lead to lower DR risk?
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Could high HDL levels lead to lower DR risk?

Study emphasizes importance of monitoring HDL levels in patients with diabetic retinopathy.
GLP-1 use may lower long-term DME, DR risk
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GLP-1 use may lower long-term DME, DR risk

Study highlights protective effect of GLP-1 RAs against ocular complications of diabetes and disparities for racialized patients
FDA approves Formycon and Bioeq's Lucentis biosimilar
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FDA approves Formycon and Bioeq's Lucentis biosimilar

Nufymco (ranibizumab-leyk) marks the companies’ second ranibizumab biosimilar cleared in the U.S. to treat five retinal indications.
Does YAG capsulotomy increase DR risk?
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Does YAG capsulotomy increase DR risk?

Study highlights need for close monitoring of NPDR patients after posterior capsule opacification treatment.
Could DR screenings benefit CVD detection?
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Could DR screenings benefit CVD detection?

Study explores potential of unexpected early advantages for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus during routine eye exams.
Clinicians are under-utilizing this AI-based DR screening system
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Clinicians are under-utilizing this AI-based DR screening system

EyeArt system demonstrates high diagnostic accuracy in detecting DR, though obstacles remain for real-world implementation.
Could waist size determine DR risk?
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Could waist size determine DR risk?

Study demonstrates the potential of using weight-adjusted waist index to predict the risk of diabetic retinopathy.
Analysis: Global DR cases on the rise, sparking urgent need for intervention
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Analysis: Global DR cases on the rise, sparking urgent need for intervention

Study highlights concerning global, regional, and national trends in DR-related blindness.
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.
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.
Regeneron receives FDA CRL, delaying Eylea HD sBLA approval
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Regeneron receives FDA CRL, delaying Eylea HD sBLA approval

Company plans to resubmit app for pre-filled syringe version in early 2026, noting two 2025 dates to watch for.
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. 
FDA approves Celltrion's Eylea bisoimilar
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FDA approves Celltrion's Eylea bisoimilar

EYDENZELT (aflibercept-bvoa) is indicated for patients with wet AMD, macular edema following RVO, DME, and DR.
FDA extends review period for EYLEA HD expanded labeling
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FDA extends review period for EYLEA HD expanded labeling

Delay follows a recent site inspection; proposed expansion includes a new indication, updated dosings for current indications, and a pre-filled syringe version.