A bacterial outbreak linked to eyedrops has caused one death and sickened at least 50 people in 11 states, the CDC says. WebMD Health News
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Kid With Glasses: Many Children Live Far from Pediatric Eye Doc
Researchers found that 90% of counties in the United States are without a pediatric ophthalmologist, according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds Faster Recovery With FLACS In Vitrectomized Eyes
Dr Garg discusses a paper from Cai and colleagues comparing femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) to conventional surgery for complex cataracts in eyes with prior vitrectomy. Medscape Ophthalmology
Eye Check Important Before Starting Semaglutide for Diabetes
Meta-analysis finds small increased risk of retinopathy worsening after starting injectable semaglutide. Medscape Medical News
Best Estimates Made for Hydroxychloroquine Retinopathy Risk
Hydroxychloroquine dosing and retinopathy risk have long been a concern with its use. A new, comprehensive study finds that retinopathy diagnosis with cumulative dosing is actually low. Medscape Medical News
Primary Care Screening Cost-Effective for Catching Amblyopia
The additional health benefits of universal school screening and mandated optometric examinations do not justify the expense entailed, according to researchers. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes Link Found for Fuchs Corneal Endothelial Dystrophy
In a case-control study of about 149,000 US military veterans, risk factors for Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy included diabetes, female sex, European ancestry, and other comorbidities. First Look
Gene Associated With Vision Loss Also Linked to COVID: Study
Researchers have found a genetic link between the risk for COVID-19 infection and age-related macular degeneration, the leading cause of vision loss among people aged 50 and older. WebMD Health News
New Consensus on Thyroid Eye Disease Prompts Some Debate
The joint statement from the American Thyroid Association and European Thyroid Association offers appraisal of recent thyroid eye disease management for endocrinologists, with some debate on treatment. Medscape Medical News
Can Eye Screening Help Predict Kidney Failure Risk?
A retinal aging score based on a deep-learning prediction model is associated with the risk of developing end-stage kidney disease. Medscape Medical News
AI Takes Root in Primary Care. First Stop: Diabetic Retinopathy
Within seconds, artificial intelligence algorithms are diagnosing a complication of diabetes that can lead to blindness. Medscape Medical News
Med Students React: How to Improve Lectures and Rotations
Medical students candidly discuss where medical schools could do better with lectures in preclinical years and rotations in clinical years. Medscape Medical News
Patch Testing Can Help Diagnose Allergies From Eye Drops
Allergic contact dermatitis from ophthalmic medications may not be suspected or may be misinterpreted as other skin or eye conditions. Medscape Medical News
Treatment Type Doesn’t Affect Risk of Retinal Detachment in DR
Giving intravitreal injection only, or laser only, makes no difference to risk of later retinal detachment in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, nor does 6-months plus loss to follow-up. Medscape Medical News
Lower HCQ Dose for Lupus Tied to Hospitalizations for Flares
Longer-term HCQ-induced retinopathy risk must be balanced with shorter-term risk for hospitalization for an SLE flare from a lower dose, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Which Regenerative Methods Are Used for Healing the Cornea?
Medicated eye drops, porcine corneal tissue, and artificial tissue are among the approaches for regenerating the damaged cornea. Medscape Medical News
The Case for Including Optic Nerve Lesions in MS Dx Criteria
Experts make the case for inclusion of optic nerve lesions as a key diagnostic measure of MS. MDedge News
App Quickly Gauges Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Diabetes
‘The AWARE App is a practical tool for cardiovascular risk stratification of type 2 diabetes patients in real-world clinical practice,’ according to a new feasibility study. The research also revealed treatment shortcomings. First Look
Two Biologics Equally Effective for EIM of IBD
Ustekinumab and vedolizumab have similar effects on extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, a real-world, retrospective analysis finds. Medscape Medical News
Dupilumab-Related Ocular Disease: Unravelling the Link
Ocular surface disease may be present at baseline in patients with AD treated with dupilumab. Medscape Medical News