Delaying the repair of open globe injuries beyond 36 hours increases the risk for endophthalmitis. Medscape Medical News
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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
Faricimab Matches Aflibercept in Severe DME
Faricimab matches aflibercept in improving vision for patients with diabetic macular edema with fewer injections and a superior reduction in retinal thickness. Medscape Medical News
High Recurrence in Acute Uveitis Linked to Viral Causes
In patients with acute anterior uveitis, viral disease and inflammatory arthritis were identified as risk factors for ipsilateral recurrence. Medscape Medical News
Online Diagnosis of STIs? Ethicist Says We Are Nowhere Close
Ethicist Art Caplan discusses the use of websites for diagnosing sexually transmitted diseases. Medscape Business of Medicine
Trial: Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy Progression
Old lipid drug holds new promise for reducing the need for retinal laser or intravitreal injections. Medscape Medical News
Retinitis Pigmentosa: What’s New in Diagnosis and Treatment?
Dr Ninel Gregori reviews current retinitis pigmentosa diagnosis and treatment guidelines. Medscape Ophthalmology