Retinal disease can have devastating consequences. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness among adults in the US. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent or delay disease progression, and research suggests…
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Certain Eye Conditions Linked to Higher Odds of Loneliness
Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and blindness are associated with increased odds of loneliness, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Greenlights Viridian’s Thyroid Eye Disease Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Viridian Therapeutics’ drug to treat patients with thyroid eye disease, the company said on Friday. Reuters Health Information
Insects in Hospitals: Definite Ick, Unclear Risk
When cockroaches, beg bugs, and flies turn up in medical facilities, they can pose clinical dilemmas. Medscape Medical News
New Guidelines for Managing Metastatic Uveal Melanoma
Dr Teresa Amaral reviews new uveal melanoma guidelines, detailing how to stratify liver-directed therapies and systemic immunotherapy based on HLA status. Medscape Oncology
Tears: A Well of Diagnostic Info, No Crying Required
Thanks to the emerging science of tear biomarkers, a simple paper strip placed inside the lower eyelid could reveal a goldmine of diagnostic data. Medscape Medical News
Mindfulness App Eases Mental Burden in Eye Disease
A digital mindfulness-based intervention significantly reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and perceived stress in adults with noninfectious uveitis, a clinical trial shows. Medscape Medical News
What 300,000 Implants Say About Light Adjustable Lens
An intraocular lens that can be adjusted after cataract surgery has better outcomes for meeting target vision than other lenses, but patient selection and involvement are key. Medscape Medical News
Trading Cigarettes for Vapes May Still Be Harmful for Vision
Former cigarette smokers who switch to noncombustible nicotine or tobacco products have a higher risk for major vision-impairing eye diseases than those who quit tobacco and nicotine entirely. Medscape Medical News
Families Traveling for Uveitis Screenings Face Higher Costs
Patients who lived more than 30 miles away from their specialists had median annual expenses over $400 in Tennessee and over $300 in California. Medscape Medical News
AI Eye Scan Cuts Unneeded Diabetes Macular Edema Referrals
An AI-based OCT system integrated into standard diabetic retinopathy screening pathways reduces unwarranted referrals for diabetic macular edema, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
Housing Instability Can Threaten Diabetic Retinopathy Care
Analysis of electronic health record data shows unhoused patients with diabetes have more severe diabetic retinopathy and higher rates of vision-threatening complications than stably housed patients. Medscape Medical News
Inside the Quest to Make Old Cells Young Again
Reversing cellular age isn’t science fiction, but the biology is more complicated than either the skeptics or the hype artists want to admit. Medscape Medical News
CCL19 as a Biomarker May Track IgG4-Related Disease Activity
CCL19 emerges as a promising biomarker that distinguishes active disease from treatment-induced remission and may help to identify relapsing disease in patients with IgG4-related disease. Medscape Medical News
NHS Funds Direct Optometrist Referrals to Eye Specialists
A £20 million government investment will let high street optometrists in England refer patients directly to NHS eye services, bypassing GPs. Press Association
Study Finds No Link Between Semaglutide and AMD Risk
Compared with other glucose-lowering drugs, semaglutide is not associated with the risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in adults with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
Smartphone App Detects Eye Cancers From Photos
A smartphone app that analyzes images of the eye may enable early screening for cancers of the eye surface, flag lesions at high risk for specialist review, and expand access beyond clinics. Medscape Medical News
Smoking May Lower Sjögren Disease Risk and Mask Pathology
Cigarette smokers have a significantly lower likelihood of being diagnosed with Sjögren’s disease, with histologic data showing less tissue damage and lower disease activity in smokers who have it. Medscape Medical News
No Increased Retinopathy Risk Seen With Tirzepatide
No changes in diabetic retinopathy status occurred in high-risk people with type 2 diabetes taking tirzepatide when compared with dulaglutide. Medscape Medical News
Scope of Practice in Eye Care: Pendulum Swinging Too Far?
A shortage of eye specialists has led states to consider allowing nonphysicians to perform in-office surgical procedures. Medscape wants to know: What do you think of these proposed expansions of practice? Medscape Reader Polls