Preservative-free bimatoprost gel is noninferior to the preserved form of the drug solution for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
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Preservative-Free Eye Gel Matches Standard Glaucoma Care
Preservative-free bimatoprost gel is noninferior to the preserved form of the drug solution for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Atropine Drops Not Tied to Ocular Issues in Kids With Myopia
Children with myopia experience more eye problems than those without the condition, but atropine eye drops do not appear to increase that risk, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
Cancer Patients Request Financial Support Exceeding $5000
Researchers analyzed requests for assistance from patients with cancer enrolled in a novel digital support registry. Medscape Medical News
Light Therapy Can Prevent Dry Eye After Cataract Surgery
Low-level light therapy administered before and after cataract surgery is a safe and effective approach for preventing dry eye disease in patients undergoing the procedure, a clinical trial shows. Medscape Medical News
Does Blockage in Retinal Artery Signal Heart Issues?
Retinal artery occlusion is more than just an ocular event — it also serves as an independent marker of an increased risk for subsequent cardiovascular events, a new meta-analysis shows. Medscape Medical News
AI-Powered Model Can Classify Types of Optic Nerve Damage
A deep-learning analysis of three-dimensional optical coherence tomography scans shows promising accuracy in distinguishing among glaucoma, optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, and healthy eyes, according to a recent study. Medscape Medical News
Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Cataract Risk in Young Adults
Low serum levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased risk for development of cataracts, particularly among young people, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Long-Term Use of Metformin May Prevent AMD in Diabetes
Patients with diabetes who use metformin for at least 5 consecutive years are less likely to develop AMD, particularly the dry type, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 RAs May Up Optic Neuropathy Risk in Seniors With Diabetes
Use of GLP-1s, especially semaglutide and liraglutide, may increase risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in older patients with type 2 diabetes, a study of Medicare enrollees shows. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 Users May Face Optic Nerve Damage Risk in First Year
A recent study shows the use of GLP-1 drugs can increase the risk for optic nerve damage in the first year of treatment, especially with liraglutide and among people without diabetes or obesity. Medscape Medical News
Continuous Use of Tear Drops Eases Dry Eye Symptoms in AMD
Continuous use of eye drops in patients with neovascular AMD who receive frequent eye injections soothes dry eye more effectively than intermittent use, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Experts Warn of Hidden Psychological Burden in Glaucoma
Anxiety and depression are more common among people with glaucoma than in the general population but often go unrecognized, highlighting the need for routine psychometric screening in this population, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
Sleep Apnea Can Raise Risk for Retinal Vein Disease
A retrospective study shows sleep apnea can increase the risk for retinal vein occlusion in both men and women and is associated with worse outcomes in patients who already have the condition. Medscape Medical News
Early Vitrectomy May Protect Vision in Post-Op Infections
Regardless of initial visual acuity, early vitrectomy can benefit patients who develop endophthalmitis after cataract surgery or intravitreal injection, a recent retrospective study shows. Medscape Medical News
America’s Favorite Sports Pose a Risk for Orbital Fractures
Sports such as baseball, softball, and bicycling are the leading causes of orbital fractures in the US, particularly among adolescents and men, a retrospective cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News
Omidenepag Promising Against Glaucoma in Real-World Study
Eye drops containing 0.002% omidenepag isopropyl can safely reduce intraocular pressure in patients with newly diagnosed primary open-angle glaucoma, according to a real-world study. Medscape Medical News
Age Ups Risk for Acute Dacryocystitis in Blocked Tear Ducts
Acute dacryocystitis is common in women, and the risk for the condition rises with age, especially in those with primary acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction. Medscape Medical News
Intensive Bevacizumab Boosts Vision in Macular Degeneration
Early and intensive treatment of age-related macular degeneration with bevacizumab is associated with greater long-term improvements in visual acuity than are ranibizumab or aflibercept, a real-world study from the Netherlands shows. Medscape Medica…
Comorbidities Intensify Rare Neurologic Diseases
Cardiovascular and autoimmune comorbidities often occur in aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease. Medscape News UK