Changes in blood pressure and intraocular pressure over time can alter the retinal vasculature, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News
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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
Uveitis in Children Linked to Higher Cataract Risk
Children with uveitis had a higher risk of developing cataracts than those without the condition, necessitating close monitoring of cataract development in these patients. Medscape Medical News
Semaglutide Linked to Cause of Vision Loss
Patients taking semaglutide appear to have an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
How Facial Temperature Reveals Age and Disease
Find out why Dr F. Perry Wilson says that the medical tricorder perhaps wasn’t as fanciful as it seemed when it was used by Dr Beverly Crusher on “Star Trek.” Medscape
Cutting Down on Unnecessary Antibiotics for Pink Eye
Children with conjunctivitis who received antibiotics carried no more risk for a later ambulatory visit than those who did not receive a prescription. Medscape Medical News
Is Screen Time Making Kids Nearsighted?
A recent study revealed a significant correlation between screen time and myopia in children and adolescents. Medscape Medical News
New Drugs Turned Down by EU Safety Assessor
Drugs for ALS, age-related macular degeneration, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy did not get the green light due to lack of evidence. Medscape Medical News
Retinitis Pigmentosa: 5 Things to Know
Retinitis pigmentosa has a wide range of causes, may seriously affect quality of life, and could lead to blindness. These five things to know shed light on diagnosis and treatment. Medscape Ophthalmology
Study: ‘Staggering’ Surge in Diabetic Retinopathy Since 2015
An exponential rise in the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy points to the need for more vigilance in vision screenings for people with diabetes, experts said. Medscape Medical News
Selective Antibiotic Prophylaxis Improves Eye Surgery Safety
Tailored use of intracameral antibiotics significantly lowered the risk for infections after cataract surgeries in a new study. Medscape Medical News
Lampalizumab Keeps Intraocular Pressure Steady
Monthly intravitreous injections of 0.1 mL of lampalizumab over 1 year were associated with a low risk for adverse events associated with intraocular pressure in patients with geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
FDA: Switching Studies Are Not Needed for Interchangeability
The new draft guidance reflects updated scientific thinking on biosimilars, the agency said. Medscape Medical News
FDA: Switching Studies Is Not Needed for Interchangeability
The new draft guidance reflects updated scientific thinking on biosimilars, the agency said. Medscape Medical News
Does Erythropoietin Affect Development of Preterm Vision?
Children born preterm who received high-dose erythropoietin experienced significant alterations in macular structure and vasculature, showed a study. Medscape Medical News