Light therapy with multiple wavelengths may safely improve vision, reduce new retinal damage, and improve vision related quality of life in patients with dry age related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
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Common Glaucoma Med May Undermine Trabeculectomy Success
Topical brimonidine is linked to a significantly increased risk for trabeculectomy failure in patients with glaucoma due to elevated intraocular pressure. Medscape Medical News
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Dry Eye Disease
Adults with a deficiency of vitamin D are at increased risk for developing dry eye disease than those without low levels of the nutrient, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Does This ED Drug Harm the Retina?
The use of sildenafil is associated with an increased risk for serous retinal detachment in men with erectile dysfunction, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eye Disease May Occur Years Before Autoimmune Disease
Dry eye disease affects many people across different autoimmune diseases, ranging in prevalence from about 23% to 81%, and appears about 3 years before diagnosis, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Tied to Rising Dementia Risk
Greater severity of diabetic retinopathy is associated with a stepwise increase in the risk for all-cause and vascular dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
Early Retinal Fluid Drying May Extend Injection Gaps in AMD
Rapid drying of retinal fluid with faricimab injections may help identify patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration who can safely extend time between injections. Medscape Medical News
Metabolic Syndrome Tied to Glaucoma Risk
Metabolic syndrome, rather than BMI or waist circumference, is linked to an increased likelihood of glaucoma and may better identify adults who could benefit from closer eye screening. Medscape Medical News
Two Biologics Show Comparable Benefit in Uveitis
Adalimumab and tocilizumab perform similarly in controlling inflammation while reducing the use of corticosteroids at week 16 in patients with refractory, noninfectious uveitis. Medscape Medical News
Beyond Skin Deep: Biologics May Benefit Eyes in Psoriasis
In patients with psoriasis, biologics may reduce ocular surface and corneal inflammation — especially dry eye, conjunctivitis, and keratitis — but they do not consistently alleviate retinal disease. Medscape Medical News
Worsening Heart-Kidney-Metabolic Health May Threaten Vision
People with worsening cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome may face an increased risk for developing age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Novel Geographic Atrophy Measure Aligns With Vision Clarity
A novel measure of geographic atrophy shows a stronger correlation with vision loss than the area of the lesion and could aid in tracking functional decline. Medscape Medical News
Weight-Loss Drug Beats Lifestyle in Saving Eyes in Diabetes
Diabetes patients on tirzepatide have lower risks for new or worsening diabetic retinopathy, eye complications, and the need for eye treatments than those relying on lifestyle interventions alone. Medscape Medical News
Vision May Worsen Soon After Optic Nerve Stroke
Vision often worsens early in nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, and a past episode in the other eye predicts the decline but common cardiovascular factors do not, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Eye Trauma in Ball Sports: Pickleball Injuries On the Rise
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
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
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
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
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