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
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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
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
Secukinumab Fails to Show Benefit in Graves’ Orbitopathy
Secukinumab does not show greater clinical efficacy than placebo in patients with moderate-to-severe Graves’ orbitopathy, according to the ORBIT study. Medscape News UK
Levodopa May Help Prevent Progression to Neovascular AMD
A new study shows that in patients with intermediate nonneovascular age-related macular degeneration, levodopa treatment is linked to a lower risk of developing the neovascular form of the disease. Medscape Medical News
Heart Risks May Rise and Persist After Transient Vision Loss
Transient loss of vision is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events within 14 days of diagnosis, and risks may persist for up to 10 years, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Immunotherapy for Cat Allergy Shows Favorable Safety Profile
A depigmented polymerized cat allergoid is safe and generally well tolerated in patients with cat-induced allergic rhinitis, a real-world study finds. Medscape Medical News
Is Tirzepatide Easier on the Eyes Than GLP-1s?
Using tirzepatide is linked to lower risks of developing primary open-angle glaucoma and elevated eye pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes than using GLP-1 receptor agonists, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Infant Hydrocortisone Shows No Developmental Harm Later
Neonatal hydrocortisone vs placebo for premature infants at risk for bronchopulmonary dysplasia shows no benefit or harm and no difference in functional impairment by the time they reach kindergarten. Medscape Medical News
Childhood Sjögren Disease Tied to Distinct Disease Patterns
Patients with childhood-onset Sjögren disease show distinct trajectories for disease activity and symptoms, with a notable proportion having an increased risk for lymphoma and early glandular damage. Medscape Medical News
Eye Washing Can Help Manage Hay Fever Symptoms
Eye washing is linked to less severe ocular symptoms of hay fever, fewer flares, and more days without symptoms, according to a digital prospective study. Medscape Medical News
Does Poor Vision Put US Kids at Risk for Food Insecurity?
Children with impaired vision are about 70% more likely to experience food insecurity than those without eye issues, an association that remains significant after accounting for socioeconomic factors. Medscape Medical News
Drug Used for Enlarged Prostate Tied to High Glaucoma Risk
The use of alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia is tied to an increased risk of developing acute angle-closure glaucoma, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Tocilizumab Offers Durable Response in Steroid-Resistant TED
More than half of patients with moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease who do not improve with corticosteroids achieve disease control after 6 months of treatment with tocilizumab. Medscape Medical News
Dangerous Catch: A Look at Eye Trauma From Fishing Incidents
Eye injuries linked to fishing have declined over the last 20 years, with contusions or corneal abrasions being the most common diagnoses and fishhooks and rods being the most common causes. Medscape Medical News
Seborrheic Dermatitis Linked to Epithelial Barrier Diseases
Adults with seborrheic dermatitis appear more likely to have other epithelial barrier diseases, including atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, rosacea, irritable bowel syndrome, and dry eye, suggesting shared inflammatory pathways. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy May Worsen After YAG Laser Treatment
Yttrium aluminum garnet laser capsulotomy after cataract surgery is tied to an increased risk for the progression of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and development of other serious eye issues. Medscape Medical News
Targeted T-cell Therapy Beneficial in Rare Form of Melanoma
Patients with uveal melanoma may respond to T-cell therapy directed at an antigen that is highly expressed in the tumors, despite them not being amenable to traditional immunotherapy, suggests trial. Medscape Medical News