Pediatric vitiligo is associated with higher risks for sensorineural and mixed hearing loss but not with most ocular conditions. Medscape Medical News
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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
Safe Driving Possible Despite Loss of Visual Field
People who experience a reduced visual field as a result of glaucoma or stroke can drive as safely as those of the same age with normal vision, a recent study finds. Medscape Medical News
This Gender Logs More Eye Surgeries in Residency
Records from more than 4800 ophthalmology residents show the average number of cataract surgeries and other eye procedures could vary by gender and race or ethnicity. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery May Be Safe Beyond A1c Cutoffs
Cataract surgery may not increase the risk for postoperative endophthalmitis or severe systemic adverse events in patients with diabetes, regardless of A1c levels, according to a recent study. Medscape Medical News
Oral, Injected Semaglutide May Pose Distinct Eye Risks
The risk for ocular problems linked to different formulations of semaglutide appear to vary, according to a new study, which also identified differences based on sex, age, and timing of onset. Medscape Medical News
Red-Light Therapy May Reduce Cone Density in Myopic Children
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Young Women Binge Drinking at Higher Rates Than Men
Young women are binge drinking more than young men. Medscape Medical News
Stop Smoking Now to Protect Your Vision, Experts Warn
A “meta–meta-analysis” highlights the negative effects of smoking on ocular health, particularly concerning age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and primary open-angle glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Slow Adalimumab Tapering May Cut Risk for Uveitis Relapse
A retrospective cohort analysis shows that pediatric patients with noninfectious uveitis face lower recurrence rates when adalimumab is tapered slowly after remission. Medscape Medical News
JAK Inhibitors Offer Some Improvement for Pediatric Uveitis
Only half of patients showed clinical improvement attributed to the medication, but only one new complication occurred. Medscape Medical News
Probiotic Formula May Protect Infants With Milk Allergy
Children with cow’s milk protein allergy may have a lower incidence of allergic manifestations when their diet includes a probiotic-enhanced formula, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Social Media Aids Post-Op Care in Ectopia Lentis
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
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