Using a smartphone application for health education and reminders enhances parental understanding and boosts follow-up visits in children undergoing surgery for CEL. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Clinical Summary
Modest Effects of Valacyclovir in Herpes Zoster Eye Disease
Administration of low-dose valacyclovir over a year does not significantly reduce the occurrence of herpes zoster ophthalmicus but shows potential benefits over time. Medscape Medical News
Early-Onset Atopic Dermatitis Raises Uveitis Risk in Kids
A cohort study finds children with early-onset atopic dermatitis to be at increased risk for uveitis, highlighting a need for ophthalmologic monitoring in youth. Medscape Medical News
HLA-B27 Status Linked to Poor Outcomes in JIA After 18 Years
HLA-B27 positivity is linked to higher odds of non-remission in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis at 18 years after disease onset, with the odds being higher in men than in women. Medscape News UK
Semaglutide Use Linked to Risk for Vision Loss in Diabetes
Patients with diabetes who take semaglutide are at increased risk for NAION compared with patients who do not use GLP-1 RAs to control their blood sugar, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery May Help Prevent Falls and Fractures
Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion is associated with reduced odds of falls and major injuries in older adults with age-related cataracts, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
Multiple Drug Classes Can Up Risk for Floppy Iris Syndrome
Researchers find new drug associations with floppy iris syndrome, including alpha-1 blockers, atypical antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, and, in women, brinzolamide and salbutamol. Medscape Medical News
Survey Examines Eyewash Use in Hay Fever
Eyewash usage is prevalent among patients with hay fever, with factors such as younger age and use of contact lenses linked with higher usage, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
Air Pollution Ups Risk for Ocular Complications in Adults
High levels of exposure to air pollution can increase the incidence of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, a recent study finds. Medscape Medical News
Thalidomide May Prevent IgG4-RD Relapse Without Steroids
Thalidomide shows promise as a steroid-sparing option for IgG4-related disease, with a significant reduction in relapse rates and enhanced remission, according to a placebo-controlled study. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds No Vision Issues in Children With Vitiligo
Children with vitiligo do not have a higher risk for visual acuity deficits than healthy peers, a study suggests. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Glaucoma Risk in Nondiabetic Obesity
GLP-1 RAs show protective effects against primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, surpassing alternative weight loss medications in patients without diabetes diagnosed with obesity. Medscape Medical News
Did COVID-19 Stall Eye Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?
A retrospective study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the frequency of common ophthalmic procedures, particularly laser peripheral iridotomy, among Medicare beneficiaries. Medscape Medical News
Eye Complications Found With Use of Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
A retrospective case series identified nine patients who developed ophthalmic complications during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide. Medscape Medical News
Guanfacine for ADHD Increases Corneal Aberrations in Youth
Guanfacine used for treating ADHD in children and adolescents increases corneal aberrations at 6 months but does not affect the retina, choroid, refraction, or optic nerve. Medscape Medical News
Avian Influenza Landscape in the US
A recent study conducted on human A(H5N1) cases in the United States found that conjunctivitis was the primary symptom affecting individuals exposed to animals. Medscape Medical News
Strabismus Surgery Improves Vision in Older Adults
Surgical correction of strabismus improves measures of vision in patients over age 80 years, highlighting the safety and efficacy of the procedure in older adults, a study found. Medscape Medical News
Inflammation Often Remains Following Tocilizumab Use for GCA
A recent study found that combined tocilizumab and glucocorticoid therapy for at least 6 months did not fully eliminate vascular inflammation in patients with giant cell arteritis. Medscape Medical News
Adalimumab: To Stop or Not to Stop for JIA-Linked Uveitis?
Patients with JIA-associated uveitis who discontinued adalimumab had higher recurrence rates than those who continued the treatment, but they regained control upon restarting it. Medscape Medical News
Goniotomy Effective for Childhood Uveitic Glaucoma
Goniotomy was found to be a safe conjunctival-sparing approach that effectively reduced intraocular pressure over the long term in children with glaucoma secondary to uveitis. Medscape Medical News