Analysis of a US database shows rising pickleball-related eye injuries, mainly in older adults, with falls and orbital fractures relatively more common in pickleball than in other ball sports. Medscape Medical News
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What’s Good for the Heart Can Also Prevent Blindness
New research suggests that asymptomatic patients with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease may also need to see an ophthalmologist. Medscape Medical News
UK Glaucoma Cases Set to Rise 60% by 2060, Study Warns
More than one million people in the UK may already have glaucoma, with cases projected to rise sharply by 2060, increasing demand for eye care services. Press Association
FDA Makes Ianalumab Breakthrough for Sjögren Disease
Results from two clinical trials on ianalumab for Sjögren disease show favorable safety and adverse event outcomes, contributing to this designation. Medscape Medical News
FDA Makes Ianalumab a Breakthrough Therapy for Sjögren’s
Results from two clinical trials on ianalumab for Sjögren disease show favorable safety and adverse event outcomes, contributing to this designation. Medscape Medical News
As Private Equity Sells Out, Will Eye Practices Fare Better?
PE ownership of ophthalmology practices has reshaped physician opportunities and patient care. Will things change with publicly held companies buying them out? Medscape Medical News
Study Links Eye Problems to Attention Disorders
Common eye conditions are linked to increased risks for incident attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, particularly in women and in the pediatric population, a retrospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
Advice on Recognizing and Managing Sjӧgren Disease
Dr Nancy Carteron urges clinicians to learn to recognize how Sjӧgren disease could be hiding in plain sight and why early care is more essential than ever. Medscape
When Eye Problems Signal a Wider Immune Issue and Vice Versa
Patients with immune-mediated diseases face a high risk for incident uveitis, and those with uveitis face a high risk of developing or already having an immune-mediated disease, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
Eyeing Topical Options for Night Driving Problems
Impaired night vision affects 25 million Americans. Studies suggest topically reducing pupil size might help, especially for halo or starburst effects after refractive surgery. Medscape Medical News
Open-Angle Glaucoma Tied to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease
Open-angle glaucoma is linked to an increased risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in middle-aged adults, especially men, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Advice on the Challenges in Managing Sjögren Disease
Dr Teja Kapoor urges early-career clinicians not to underestimate Sjögren’s disease, which requires thorough testing and multidisciplinary collaboration. Medscape
Overcoming Barriers in Sjögren Disease Care
Dr Teja Kapoor explores how cultural sensitivity and awareness can overcome barriers to timely Sjögren disease management in diverse communities. Medscape
Eye Vessel Blockages: Early Warning for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Patients with retinal vascular occlusion had an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Eye Vessel Blockages: Early Warning for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Patients with retinal vascular occlusion had an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Eye Problems Tied to Osteonecrosis in Bisphosphonate Users
Patients who experience adverse ocular effects with bisphosphonates have a notably higher risk for osteonecrosis than those who do not experience such events, a large cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Declines to Approve Outlook’s Eye Disease Drug for Second Time in 2025
Outlook Therapeutics said on Wednesday the U.S. health regulator has declined to approve its drug for a type of eye disease, dealing another blow in the company’s prolonged… Reuters Health Information
No Complications With First Human Robotic Cataract Surgery
A small proof-of-concept study of robotic-assisted cataract surgery reports successful outcomes with no treatment-related adverse events. Medscape Medical News
The 12 Dangers of Christmas
Echoing the 12 Days of Christmas, this festive guide outlines the seasonal risks clinicians can help patients avoid. Medscape News UK
Aflibercept 8 mg Promising Alternative to 2 mg for PCV
Aflibercept 8 mg provides similar outcomes for vision and eye structure as the 2-mg dose in patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, a recent study finds. Medscape Medical News