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
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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
Vitiligo in Children Linked to Higher Hearing Loss
Pediatric vitiligo is associated with higher risks for sensorineural and mixed hearing loss but not with most ocular conditions. Medscape Medical News
Minor Increase in Stroke Risk After Anti-VEGF Eye Injections
Intravitreal anti-VEGF agents are linked to a slight increase in the risk for stroke in patients with age-related macular degeneration, but only for about 2 months after the last injection. Medscape Medical News
Rare Yet Alarming: US Study Maps Syphilitic Uveitis Trends
Both the incidence and prevalence of syphilitic uveitis increased in the United States from 2013 to 2024, with low vision and blindness being the most common ocular complications. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 RAs Linked to Doubled Risk for Macular Degeneration
Among older patients with diabetes, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were associated with an increased risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in a large Canadian study. Medscape Medical News
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Can Double Glaucoma Risk
Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma by up to 108%, a nationwide cohort study of over half a million individuals in Taiwan shows. Medscape Medical News
Inexpensive HIV Med Improves Vision in Diabetic Eye Disease
An initial trial suggests lamivudine, an inexpensive oral drug for treating HIV, can improve vision in patients with diabetic macular edema more effectively and affordably than current therapies. Medscape Medical News
Study Underscores Need for Eye Exam in Psych Disorders
An analysis of a large national database shows a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder is linked to an increased risk for retinal diseases in middle-aged and older individuals. Medscape Medical News
Intranasal Schirmer Test Shows Promise in Allergy Diagnosis
Objective measurement of nasal secretions may help clinicians diagnose allergic rhinitis. Medscape Medical News