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Dangerous Catch: A Look at Eye Trauma From Fishing Incidents
Eye injuries linked to fishing have declined over the last 20 years, with contusions or corneal abrasions being the most common diagnoses and fishhooks and rods being the most common causes. Medscape Medical News
Seborrheic Dermatitis Linked to Epithelial Barrier Diseases
Adults with seborrheic dermatitis appear more likely to have other epithelial barrier diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, irritable bowel syndrome, and dry eye, suggesting shared inflammatory pathways. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy May Worsen After YAG Laser Treatment
Yttrium aluminum garnet laser capsulotomy after cataract surgery is tied to an increased risk for the progression of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and development of other serious eye issues. Medscape Medical News
AAO 2025: Evolving Approaches in Retinal Disorders
Dr Sunir Garg shares insights on patient management, medication impact, and advancing technologies that are shaping the future of eye health. Medscape
Ocular Rosacea Underappreciated in Dermatology and Beyond
For ocular rosacea, dermatologists can do more than hand off patients to ophthalmology by asking the right questions and applying treatments they are already using. Medscape Medical News
Systemic Therapy for Sjögren Closer With Phase 3 Success
Current treatment options have been limited to symptom control. Telitacicept, a novel fusion protein, and ianalumab, a monoclonal antibody, demonstrate improvement in disease activity. Medscape Medical News
Chemotherapy Drug Shortages Become Cancer-Care Reality
Shortages to backbone chemotherapy drugs are negatively affecting patient care, and more shortages are likely without policy solutions, experts say. Medscape Medical News
Study: Poor Screen, Sleep Hygiene Drying Out Kids’ Eyes
A study of more than 1300 children found dry eye disease has increased dramatically over the past 5 years and is linked to more screen time and less sleep. Medscape Medical News
Tocilizumab May Be Better Than MTX for GCA at 1 Year
At week 52 in a randomized, controlled trial, results suggest that tocilizumab is more effective than methotrexate in maintaining remission and preventing relapse. Medscape Medical News
McDonald Criteria Updates Boost MS Diagnostic Specificity
Dr Andrew Solomon discusses changes to the 2024 McDonald criteria that can improve diagnostic specificity and early detection in multiple sclerosis. Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers
Can Statins Prevent This Complication of Retinal Surgery?
A large database study of eyes that had retinal detachment surgery supports what smaller studies have found: People on statins have fewer post-op complications. Medscape Medical News
Targeted T-Cell Therapy Beneficial in Rare Form of Melanoma
Patients with uveal melanoma may respond to T-cell therapy directed at an antigen that is highly expressed in the tumors, despite them not being amenable to traditional immunotherapy, suggests trial. Medscape Medical News
Targeted T-cell Therapy Beneficial in Rare Form of Melanoma
Patients with uveal melanoma may respond to T-cell therapy directed at an antigen that is highly expressed in the tumors, despite them not being amenable to traditional immunotherapy, suggests trial. Medscape Medical News
AMD Progression Post-Cataract Surgery: Real but Small Risk
One of the largest studies of cataract surgery in people with dry age-related macular degeneration finds a small risk for conversion to the wet form of the disease. Medscape Medical News
Subretinal Implant Improves Vision in Advanced Dry AMD
A photovoltaic retinal implant shows promise as a way to improve vision in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Guard Against Cataracts
People with overweight or obesity who use GLP-1 receptor agonists may have a lower risk of developing cataracts than those who use other drugs for weight loss or receive no treatment. Medscape Medical News
Study: Patients Prefer Oral Sedation for Cataract Surgery
The first study of oral sedation for cataract surgery in an office setting found it to be as safe as intravenous anesthesia without the extra time or cost. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1s May Protect Against AMD in Those Without Diabetes
People without diabetes who receive GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of overweight or obesity face a reduced risk of developing dry age-related macular degeneration, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
Study: Veligrotug Improves Life Quality in TED
People with thyroid eye disease receiving infusions of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor veligrotug report improved quality of life after 15 weeks of treatment. Medscape Medical News