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
Tag: Clinical Summary
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
Experts Warn Against Faricimab Rechallenge Post-Inflammation
Faricimab should be readministered with caution in patients who develop mild intraocular inflammation with a previous dose of the biologic agent, researchers warned. Medscape Medical News
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Higher Uveitis Risk
Adults with hidradenitis suppurativa were at a greater risk for noninfectious uveitis than control individuals, which increased with comorbidities and age, according to a study. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery May Cause Dry Eye, Indicates Meta-Analysis
Certain symptoms of dry eye can last for as long as 3 months after cataract surgery, a new meta-analysis found. Medscape Medical News
HDL and Eye Disease: A Goldilocks Effect?
High and low levels of high-density lipoprotein and a novel single-nucleotide polymorphism were found to be associated with an increased risk for age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
High Dose Atropine Curbs Myopia in Kids Despite Side Effects
Children with myopia receiving 0.05% atropine showed less progression of the eye condition and axial elongation than those receiving placebo, according to 3-year results of the MOSAIC trial. Medscape Medical News
Early Patching Benefits Kids Born With Cataract in One Eye
Consistent daily patching in the first year after surgery improved visual acuity in children with a congenital cataract in one eye, according to a post hoc analysis of the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study. Medscape Medical News
Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Acute Angle Closure Risk
Patients with osteoporosis who took bisphosphonates, especially risedronate, were at a higher risk of developing acute angle closure, a recent study found. Medscape Medical News
Oral Doxycycline Shows Promise in Ocular Syphilis Care
Oral doxycycline may be as effective as IV penicillin in treating ocular syphilis for some patients with the condition, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes Drugs and Eye Disease: These Protect, These Don’t
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and fenofibrates may protect patients with type 2 diabetes against diabetic macular edema, a large-scale analysis of electronic medical records revealed. Medscape Medical News
Empagliflozin May Slow Diabetic Retinopathy
Initiating empagliflozin vs a DPP-4 inhibitor may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, a US-based cohort study found. Medscape Medical News
Men Who Heavily Drink Carry Higher Risk for Late AMD
Consuming up to three alcoholic drinks per week was associated with a decreased risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration among men, but heavy drinking carried a slightly higher positive association. Medscape Medical News
Vaping Linked to Higher Risk of Blurred Vision & Eye Pain
A multi-institutional study showed that adults who use e-cigarettes faced an elevated risk for developing uveitis within just 7 days of exposure to the device. Medscape Medical News
Vaping Linked to Higher Risk for Blurred Vision and Eye Pain
A multi-institutional study showed that adults who use e-cigarettes faced an elevated risk for developing uveitis within just 7 days of exposure to the device. Medscape Medical News
Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Glaucoma Progression
A new study highlighted the need to monitor long-term variability in blood pressure and mean blood pressure alongside intraocular pressure to prevent visual field progression in patients with glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Burden of Noninfectious Uveitis on Quality of Life
Adults and children with noninfectious uveitis had lower health-related quality of life than those without the condition, a new meta-analysis found. Medscape Medical News