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Low-Dose Aspirin May Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in GCA
Low-dose aspirin initiated at diagnosis of giant cell arteritis is linked to a reduced probability of major adverse cardiovascular events at 1 year but also to an increased risk for major hemorrhage. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eye Drug Does Well in Study, but FDA Remains Unconvinced
The drug, reproxalap, led to reductions in symptoms of dry eye, but regulators have repeatedly refused to approve it for this condition. Medscape Medical News
Spanish Medical Residents Prioritize Work-Life Balance
Many residents say fewer on-call shifts, predictable hours and less urgent care drive specialty choice, pushing interest toward endocrinology, clinical pharmacology and occupational medicine. Medscape News Europe
Phentolamine Eye Drops Ease Presbyopia in Second Randomized Trial
The adrenergic antagonist improved near vision in adults with presbyopia, with over 20 hours of improvement from a single administration in the VEGA-3 trial. Medscape Medical News
Postmenopausal HRT Tied to Glaucoma Risk in Women
The use of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy is associated with an increased risk for glaucoma in Finnish women aged 50 years or older, according to a recent nested case-control study. Medscape Medical News
Sedation-Free Cataract Surgery Feasible for Select Patients
In a retrospective case series, surgical control and safety are maintained without systemic anesthesia, showing feasibility to expand use. Medscape Medical News
Eye Shingles Tied to Cancer Risk in Those With Immune Issues
Herpes zoster ophthalmicus is associated with an increased risk for subsequent malignancy among individuals with an underlying history of immune dysregulation, according to a recent cohort study. Medscape Medical News
Cosmetic Eyelash Extensions Linked to Dry Eye Symptoms
Eye symptoms affect most recipients of lash lifts and extensions, with an independent association with dry eye in an observational study. Medscape Medical News
ASCRS 2026
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASCRS 2026 Medscape Ophthalmology
Insurers Fail to Get Specific on Prior Authorization Reforms
An industry trade group says prior authorization requirements have declined by 11% after last year’s pledge, but the numbers are fuzzy. Medscape Medical News
IDEAYA and Servier’s Eye Cancer Drug Meets Trial Goal, Paving Way for FDA Application
IDEAYA Biosciences and French pharma company Servier said on Monday their combination drug for a type of eye cancer met the main goal of a mid-to-late-stage trial, sending… Reuters Health Information
Should Your Patient Be on Statins? Maybe the Eyes Can Tell
A trial of an AI algorithm that uses retina images to evaluate the risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease demonstrates a high level of accuracy. Medscape Medical News
Medscape Physician Compensation Report 2026: Positive Signs
US physicians report their 2025 compensation and satisfaction with it. Differences in doctor pay by gender, racial and ethnic group, and medical specialty are revealed. Medscape
Treating IgG4-RD: How Far Will B-Cell Drugs Take the Field?
Post hoc analyses of pivotal MITIGATE trial show broad efficacy across patient subgroups with differing organ involvement and clinical characteristics. Medscape Medical News
Docs, Lawsuit Challenge Medicare WISeR Prior Auth Experiment
Doctors in multiple states report unpaid claims and care delays under the new federal program, as a lawsuit seeks answers about AI algorithms and data security. Medscape Medical News
Sarcoid Uveitis: 1 in 3 Achieve Remission, Relapses Rare
Remission is achievable and relapses are uncommon in patients with sarcoid uveitis, although those with swelling in the macular region may experience delayed remission. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 Drugs Under Scrutiny: How Real Are the Risks?
Gastrointestinal adverse effects remain a key barrier to continued use of these agents, with slower dose titration emerging as a strategy to improve tolerability and adherence. Medscape News Europe
Myopia Numbers Are Rising. Our Response Should Be Too
With myopia affecting 1 in 3 people, eye experts are urging clinicians to act now to slow progression in patients. Medscape Medical News
Female Eye Doctors Earn Less Across All Ranks
Women in academic ophthalmology earn less than men across all ranks, with a pay-gap over a full career of roughly $1 million, a study finds. Medscape Medical News