Children whose mothers have a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy are at increased risk for strabismus, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
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How Age Affects Teprotumumab Tx in Thyroid Eye Disease
Older patients with thyroid eye disease who receive teprotumumab are more likely to require re-treatment. Medscape Medical News
More Anti-VEGF Injections Might Increase Visual Acuity
Greater vision improvements were seen in people with macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion who received more anti-VEGF injections over the course of 5 years. Medscape Medical News
Are GLP-1s Bad for Retinas?
A pivotal clinical trial found an increased risk for worsening diabetic retinopathy with semaglutide, but a large database analysis of real-world patients raised questions about that finding. Medscape Medical News
Novel Gene Therapy Safe for Retinitis Pigmentosa
Phase 1/2 clinical trials demonstrated that the gene modifier improves retinal structure, function, and restores homeostasis. Medscape Medical News
A Cash Giveaway to Improve Health
We can’t just give cash to low-income folks instead of food to improve their health, can we? That’s just what these researchers did. Medscape
Laboratory-Developed Meat: Ethicist Says It’s Worth Pursuing
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses considerations for laboratory-developed meat. Medscape Business of Medicine
Here’s How to Have ‘Greener’ Intravitreal Injections
Simple adjustments can significantly reduce environmental impact without compromising patient care. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Detachment Still Sticky Issue for Stickler Syndrome
Gene testing does inform diagnosis, but it can’t tell doctors when to intervene with prophylactic retinal treatments. Medscape Medical News
Filgotinib Cuts Treatment Failures in Uveitis
Filgotinib reduced the risk for treatment failure in patients with active noninfectious uveitis, data from a phase 2 trial showed. Medscape Medical News
Eyes With IOLs Do Worse With In-Office Retina Repair
A study of pneumatic retinopexy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment showed a 54% success rate in eyes that had cataract surgery and overall success rates far below results of a key clinical trial. Medscape Medical News
Ixo-vec Gene Therapy Reduces Anti-VEGF Injections in nAMD
A single injection of ixoberogene soroparvovec reduced anti-VEGF injection needs by 90%-95% at 26 weeks in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
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Blood Pressure Linked to Retina Vessel Changes
Changes in blood pressure and intraocular pressure over time can alter the retinal vasculature, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News
Early Detection of MG May Lessen Symptom Severity
Early detection of myasthenia gravis, along with timely treatment, could mitigate symptom severity and optimize outcomes, reports Dr Nicholas Silvestri. Medscape Neurology
Universal Eye Screening Reveals Newborn Ocular Issues
Targeted eye screening can identify ocular pathologies in newborns, including those born prematurely and babies with other risk factors for eye disease. Medscape Medical News
Be Alert for Conjunctivitis: New Human Cases of H5N1 Bird Flu
Clinicians should be aware of the symptoms of bird flu seen in the first few human cases. Medscape Internal Medicine
Infographic: PAs Feel Content With Jobs Despite Challenges
A Medscape survey found that physician assistants (PAs) generally expressed high satisfaction with their careers despite various challenges. Medscape
36-Hour Window Safe for Globe Injury Repair
Delaying the repair of open globe injuries beyond 36 hours increases the risk for endophthalmitis. Medscape Medical News
Retinal Issues Rise After Cataract Surgery
A significant proportion of patients with previously treated retinal tears developed new tears or detachments after cataract surgery, with over 60% of these episodes occurring within the first year. Medscape Medical News