Cigarette smokers have a significantly lower likelihood of being diagnosed with Sjögren’s disease, with histologic data showing less tissue damage and lower disease activity in smokers who have it. Medscape Medical News
No Increased Retinopathy Risk Seen With Tirzepatide
No changes in diabetic retinopathy status occurred in high-risk people with type 2 diabetes taking tirzepatide when compared with dulaglutide. Medscape Medical News
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Self-guided mode available for VirtuaLens IOL simulator
WASHINGTON — At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, VirtuaLens highlighted self-guided mode for its Immersive IOL Simulator.The headset is designed to allow patients to compare monofocal, multifocal and premium IOL options …
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Healio AI partners with Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration
Healio AI announced an official partnership with The Holland Foundation for Sight Restoration, which is dedicated to helping those with severe ocular surface disease.“Staying current with the most up to date medical opinions and treatment strategies is…
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FDA approves Ranluspec as biosimilar to Lucentis
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.The FDA approved Ranluspec, an interchangeable biosimilar referencing Lucentis, as a treatment for vision-threatening retinal diseases, according to a press release from…
Scope of Practice in Eye Care: Pendulum Swinging Too Far?
A shortage of eye specialists has led states to consider allowing nonphysicians to perform in-office surgical procedures. Medscape wants to know: What do you think of these proposed expansions of practice? Medscape Reader Polls