Analysis of electronic health record data shows unhoused patients with diabetes have more severe diabetic retinopathy and higher rates of vision-threatening complications than stably housed patients. Medscape Medical News
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Inside the Quest to Make Old Cells Young Again
Reversing cellular age isn’t science fiction, but the biology is more complicated than either the skeptics or the hype artists want to admit. Medscape Medical News
CCL19 as a Biomarker May Track IgG4-Related Disease Activity
CCL19 emerges as a promising biomarker that distinguishes active disease from treatment-induced remission and may help to identify relapsing disease in patients with IgG4-related disease. Medscape Medical News
NHS Funds Direct Optometrist Referrals to Eye Specialists
A £20 million government investment will let high street optometrists in England refer patients directly to NHS eye services, bypassing GPs. Press Association
Study Finds No Link Between Semaglutide and AMD Risk
Compared with other glucose-lowering drugs, semaglutide is not associated with the risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in adults with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
Smartphone App Detects Eye Cancers From Photos
A smartphone app that analyzes images of the eye may enable early screening for cancers of the eye surface, flag lesions at high risk for specialist review, and expand access beyond clinics. Medscape Medical News
Smoking May Lower Sjögren Disease Risk and Mask Pathology
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
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
A Faster Path to an Artificial Eye
3D printing can greatly improve access to the prosthetics. Medscape Medical News
Anifrolumab Improves Multiple Sjögren Disease Measures
Early data from the ANISE-II study show that the lupus-approved treatment may also work well in managing Sjögren disease. Medscape Medical News
Gestational Diabetes May Raise Future Retinopathy Risk
In women with diabetes, a history of gestational diabetes is associated with a higher risk for diabetic retinopathy, with risk increasing as gestational diabetes severity increases. Medscape Medical News
Phase 3: Rapid Relief in Thyroid Eye Disease With Veligrotug
A five-infusion course of veligrotug is well tolerated and results in rapid improvements in diplopia, proptosis, and disease activity in patients with thyroid eye disease, a phase 3 trial shows. Medscape Medical News
Managing Localized Uveal Melanoma: New Guideline Review
Dr Teresa Amaral reviews new guidelines for localized uveal melanoma, covering enucleation, radiotherapy nuances, and the current evidence on adjuvant systemic treatment. Medscape Oncology
Eye Inflammation Tied to Anti-Adalimumab Antibody Formation
Patients with autoimmune diseases who experience ocular inflammation while on adalimumab have an increased risk of developing antibodies against the drug, according to a recent retrospective study. Medscape Medical News
Europe Moves Closer to New Retinal Disease Biosimilar
A new anti-VEGF biosimilar has moved closer to European approval for several vision-threatening retinal diseases, including choroidal neovascularization. Medscape News Europe
Cataract Surgery: 4 Things You Might Not Know
From mythical thorn bushes to flying aces, the remarkable history of one of medicine’s most routine procedures. Medscape Medical News
Imaging and Staging Essentials in Uveal Melanoma
Dr Teresa Amaral reviews new uveal melanoma guidelines, focusing on AJCC 8th Edition staging, the Liverpool prognostic tool, and the essential role of BAP1 and PRAME expression. Medscape Oncology
COVID Linked to Lasting Eye Problems
Individuals who have had COVID, especially severe cases, may face a higher long-term risk for eye problems, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
CUVAF: Objective Biomarker for Myopia Screening
Spending at least 7 hours a week outdoors halves children’s myopia risk; researchers propose conjunctival UV autofluorescence as a quick, objective screening tool for eye health. Medscape News Europe