Men diagnosed with type 2 diabetes by the age of 40 years appear significantly more likely to develop retinopathy than men who are diagnosed at an older age. Medscape Medical News
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Alarming Number of Youths With Type 2 Diabetes Have Eye Damage
Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that can eventually lead to sight loss, was found in nearly half of young adults with type 2 diabetes. WebMD Health News
Adding Statins to Steroids in Thyroid Eye Disease Improves Outcomes
The drugs were linked to improvements in Graves’ orbitopathy, even in people without high LDL-cholesterol; anti-inflammatory effects a possible explanation. Medscape Medical News
Handheld Device Can Detect Amblyopia in Children As Young As 2
The screening device is able to detect amblyopia quickly and accurately. Medscape Medical News
Insulin Pumps Linked to Lower Retinopathy Risk in Youths With T1D
The association may be due to reduced glycemic variability and increased time in range. Medscape Medical News
Dupilumab Effective for Up To 1 Year in Teens With AD: Study
Efficacy remained steady at high levels at 52 weeks, and serious adverse effects were rare, extension trial finds. Medscape Medical News
Dupilumab Effective for Up to 1 Year in Teens With AD: Study
Efficacy remained steady at high levels at 52 weeks, and serious adverse effects were rare, extension trial finds. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept Matches Laser for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Aflibercept appears to work as well as laser photocoagulation for retinopathy of prematurity — at least in the short term. Medscape Medical News
FDA Approves Ranibizumab Biosimilar
Byooviz has the potential to be less expensive than Lucentis, the reference product. FDA Approvals
Finding Employees During a Pandemic
As private practices try to recover and rebuild in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many have faced an unexpected challenge: a paucity of employees. Medscape Dermatology
Poorer Teens Are More Likely to Have Lingering ‘Lazy Eye’
Researchers linked lower socioeconomic status and cognitive scores to higher rates of amblyopia, a condition that can become permanent if not treated early in childhood. Medscape Medical News
Gene Therapy Research Accelerates for Retinal Diseases
Patients who have rare retinal diseases — as well as those with more common ones — may benefit from a surge in gene therapy research. Medscape Medical News
Common Eye Diseases Linked to Higher Risk for Dementia
The health of the retina may be a link to the health of the brain. Medscape Medical News
Pegcetacoplan Shows Mixed Results for Geographic Atrophy
Two phase 3 trials yielded different results for pegcetacoplan as a treatment for geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Macular Edema: Mixed Results for Brolucizumab
Brolucizumab requires fewer injections but may also cause intraocular inflammation in treating diabetic macular edema. Medscape Medical News
EURETINA 2021
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from EURETINA 2021 Medscape Ophthalmology
Phototherapy Effective for Pigment Epithelial Detachments
For treating pigment epithelial detachments in chronic central serous chorioretinopathy, photodynamic therapy works better than micropulse laser. Medscape Medical News
AI Shows Promise for Geographic Atrophy in AMD
Harnessing artificial intelligence, researchers hope to predict which patients will suffer the most from geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
iPhone Flash Helps Nurse Identify Her Infant Son’s Retinoblastoma
An inadvertent flash exposed an unusual glow in her son’s right eye. Now, a smartphone app can help parents identify possible eye disorders early. Medscape Medical News
NSAIDs Match Steroids for Cataract Surgery Inflammation
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory eye drops, given on the day of cataract surgery, might work as well as steroids to prevent macular edema. Medscape Medical News