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Adalimumab Tops Cyclosporine in Preventing Uveitis Relapse
Adalimumab was superior to cyclosporine in preventing uveitis relapse in patients with severe Behçet disease already on corticosteroid therapy, according to randomized, open-label trial results. Medscape Medical News
Laughter: Comic Relief for Dry Eyes?
A little levity may bring relief to dry eyes, according to a new study, which found laughter therapy was as effective as eye drops in improving ocular surface disease index scores and tear film stability in patients with symptomatic dry eye disease. …
Biosimilar Matches Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema
The new medication was one of two aflibercept biosimilars approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in May. Medscape Medical News
Early Glaucoma Doesn’t Impair Vision-Related Quality of Life
Patients with preperimetric glaucoma who have not yet experienced visual field loss show comparable vision-related quality of life as individuals without glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
How Vision Impairment Contributes to Dementia in Seniors
A new study found vision impairment may be to blame for nearly one in five cases of dementia. Medscape Medical News
For Treating Diabetic Retinopathy, Order Matters
The sequence of panretinal photocoagulation and anti-VEGF treatments influences outcomes in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
APOE Linked to Corneal Damage in Eye Infections
A minimally invasive biomarker, the apolipoprotein E gene, may help clinicians identify corneal damage in patients with infectious conjunctivitis. Medscape Medical News
Bimekizumab Lowers Uveitis Rates in Axial Spondyloarthritis
In patients with axial spondyloarthritis, bimekizumab — a dual interleukin-17A/F inhibitor — showed a lower incidence rate of uveitis, suggesting protective effects against acute anterior uveitis. Medscape Medical News
Low-Dose Steroids Reduce Glaucoma Risk in Kids
Low-dose glucocorticoid treatment after cataract surgery was associated with a reduced risk for glaucoma in children with longer axial length. Medscape Medical News
Xanthelasma Not Linked to Heart Diseases, Study Finds
Cholesterol deposits over the eyelids were not associated with an increased prevalence of lipid abnormalities or cardiovascular risk in a new study. Medscape Medical News
AI Can Detect Pediatric Eye Diseases From Mobile Photographs
AI offered effective screening for three common eye diseases in children and adolescents using smartphone images taken at home. Medscape Medical News
Higher Uveitis Risk in Cancer Patients on BRAF Inhibitors
BRAF inhibitors raise the risk for uveitis in patients with skin melanoma or lung cancer compared with conventional cytotoxic drugs or immune checkpoint inhibitors. Medscape Medical News
Elevated Estradiol Levels Linked to Bulging Cornea in Women
Measurements of estradiol levels in blood can help in selection of patients for refractive surgery. Medscape Medical News
Common Eye Disorder May Be Linked to Maternal Hypertension
Children whose mothers have a hypertensive disorder in pregnancy are at increased risk for strabismus, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
How Age Affects Teprotumumab Tx in Thyroid Eye Disease
Older patients with thyroid eye disease who receive teprotumumab are more likely to require re-treatment. Medscape Medical News
Filgotinib Cuts Treatment Failures in Uveitis
Filgotinib reduced the risk for treatment failure in patients with active noninfectious uveitis, data from a phase 2 trial showed. Medscape Medical News
Blood Pressure Linked to Retina Vessel Changes
Changes in blood pressure and intraocular pressure over time can alter the retinal vasculature, researchers have found. Medscape Medical News
Universal Eye Screening Reveals Newborn Ocular Issues
Targeted eye screening can identify ocular pathologies in newborns, including those born prematurely and babies with other risk factors for eye disease. Medscape Medical News
36-Hour Window Safe for Globe Injury Repair
Delaying the repair of open globe injuries beyond 36 hours increases the risk for endophthalmitis. Medscape Medical News