A cross-sectional study found the prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension among women in the United States varied significantly by state. Medscape Medical News
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Patients With Cushing Syndrome Face Higher Glaucoma Risk
Patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome faced an increased risk for glaucoma at a younger age than is typical for the eye disorder, a retrospective analysis found. Medscape Medical News
Does Semaglutide Increase Risk for Optic Neuropathy?
A retrospective cohort study using data from patients in 21 countries showed use of semaglutide use was not linked to an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Medscape Medical News
Does Race Affect Detection of Inherited Retinal Disease?
Genetic testing of patients with inherited retinal diseases may be less likely to turn up a conclusive diagnosis for certain racial groups, according to new research. Medscape Medical News
Nanoemulsion Lubricant Offers Dry Eye Relief
A phospholipid nanoemulsion–based ocular lubricant improved the stability of tear film and alleviated the symptoms of dry eye disease, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Infliximab vs Adalimumab: Which Is Best for Behçet Syndrome?
Both infliximab and adalimumab were found to be effective in achieving remission and enhancing quality of life while having a high level of tolerability in patients with mucocutaneous Behçet syndrome. Medscape Medical News
VR for Amblyopia May Benefit Wider Range of Children
FDA-approved software is improving visual acuity for children with amblyopia in a real-world registry, including older youth and those who have received prior treatment for the condition. Medscape Medical News
AI Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Underused in the US
Despite increased imaging referrals, AI-based diabetic retinopathy detection systems have not gained traction in the United States, with traditional methods still dominant. Medscape Medical News
Masking for Eye Injections May Have Unintended Consequence
Wearing a face mask during intravitreal anti-VEGF injections was associated with higher odds for endophthalmitis, according to a study of more than a million injections. Medscape Medical News
IV Steroids in GCA: No Visual Benefit, Higher Diabetes Risk
Intravenous methylprednisolone is not significantly beneficial vs oral glucocorticoids in improving visual acuity or survival in patients with giant cell arteritis, and it increases diabetes risk. Medscape Medical News
Trastuzumab Duocarmazine Tried in HER2+ Breast Cancer
Patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic HER2+ breast cancer were randomly assigned to receive trastuzumab duocarmazine or a physician’s choice. Medscape Medical News
Three vs Six Cycles of Chemo for Retinoblastoma
Participants were randomly assigned to receive either three or six cycles of CEV chemotherapy after enucleation. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eye Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders
Dry eye disease was associated with a higher risk for mental health problems in a diverse nationwide population of American adults, with a particularly higher prevalence among Black Americans. Medscape Medical News
More Than 4 Million US Adults Had Glaucoma in 2022
A meta-analysis found substantial demographic and geographic disparities in glaucoma burden in the United States. Medscape Medical News
These Patients May Be Less Adherent to nAMD Treatment
Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration diagnosed by a primary care clinician may be more likely to miss anti-VEGF treatments. Medscape Medical News
Coordinated Care Improves Anterior Uveitis in Children
Pediatric patients with anterior uveitis benefitted from seeing a rheumatologist and ophthalmologist together in one visit, as opposed to having separate visits with each specialist. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Neuropathy Linked to Dry Eye
Moderate to severe peripheral neuropathy in diabetes may be linked to an increased risk for dry eye disease. Medscape Medical News
Does One DME Treatment Have Edge in Reducing Hard Exudates?
Hard exudates may help clinicians gauge response to treatment with faricimab or aflibercept, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Chemo Can Save Lives in High-Risk Unilateral Retinoblastoma
Adjuvant chemotherapy was beneficial in children with unilateral retinoblastoma who underwent removal of the affected eye and demonstrated high-risk histopathologic features. Medscape Medical News
Cannabis Linked to Bulging Eyes in Graves’ Disease
Among patients with autoimmune hyperthyroidism, those who use cannabis were 1.9 times more likely to develop exophthalmos within 1 year of diagnosis. Medscape Medical News