Akshay Jain, MD, and David Preiss, PhD, MRCP, discuss the results of the LENS trial which showed that fenofibrate slows diabetic retinopathy progression. Medscape Diabetes & Endocrinology
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Elevated Estradiol Levels Linked to Bulging Cornea in Women
Measurements of estradiol levels in blood can help in selection of patients for refractive surgery. Medscape Medical News
AI Eye Scans a New Diagnostic Tool for MS?
An AI tool that combines optical coherence tomography with infrared scanning laser ophthalmoscopy could aid early diagnosis and better management of MS. Medscape Medical News
CRISPR and Stem Cells: New Hope in Retinitis Pigmentosa
Gene therapies for retinitis pigmentosa are advancing, with gene supplementation and CRISPR therapy at the forefront in the delivery of precision medicine, reports Dr Stephen Tsang. Medscape Ophthalmology
Common Eye Disorder May Be Linked to Maternal Hypertension
Children whose mothers have a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy are at increased risk for strabismus, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
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