A significant proportion of patients with previously treated retinal tears developed new tears or detachments after cataract surgery, with over 60% of these episodes occurring within the first year. Medscape Medical News
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Uveitis in Children Linked to Higher Cataract Risk
Children with uveitis had a higher risk of developing cataracts than those without the condition, necessitating close monitoring of cataract development in these patients. Medscape Medical News
Semaglutide Linked to Cause of Vision Loss
Patients taking semaglutide appear to have an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Cutting Down on Unnecessary Antibiotics for Pink Eye
Children with conjunctivitis who received antibiotics carried no more risk for a later ambulatory visit than those who did not receive a prescription. Medscape Medical News
Is Screen Time Making Kids Nearsighted?
A recent study revealed a significant correlation between screen time and myopia in children and adolescents. Medscape Medical News
Selective Antibiotic Prophylaxis Improves Eye Surgery Safety
Tailored use of intracameral antibiotics significantly lowered the risk for infections after cataract surgeries in a new study. Medscape Medical News
Lampalizumab Keeps Intraocular Pressure Steady
Monthly intravitreous injections of 0.1 mL of lampalizumab over 1 year were associated with a low risk for adverse events associated with intraocular pressure in patients with geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
Does Erythropoietin Affect Development of Preterm Vision?
Children born preterm who received high-dose erythropoietin experienced significant alterations in macular structure and vasculature, showed a study. Medscape Medical News
Faricimab Matches Aflibercept in Severe DME
Faricimab matches aflibercept in improving vision for patients with diabetic macular edema with fewer injections and a superior reduction in retinal thickness. Medscape Medical News
High Recurrence in Acute Uveitis Linked to Viral Causes
In patients with acute anterior uveitis, viral disease and inflammatory arthritis were identified as risk factors for ipsilateral recurrence. Medscape Medical News
Red Light Therapy Curbs High Myopia in Children
Children and adolescents with high myopia experienced substantial axial shortening with repeated low-level red light therapy, a recent study showed. Medscape Medical News
Gene Therapy Improves Vision in Rare, Inherited Eye Disorder
EDIT-101, a CRISPR-based gene editing therapy, shows promise in patients with retinal degeneration linked to CEP290 mutations. Medscape Medical News
Nearly 1 in 5 Have Retinopathy at Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
Prevalence was higher in men, with a history of stroke and kidney disease and high systolic blood pressure. Medscape UK
Anti-VEGF a Safe Swap for Laser in Diabetic Retinopathy
Anti-VEGF monotherapy can be an alternative to laser treatment in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Systemic Fluoroquinolones Do Not Increase Eye Risk
The use of systemic fluoroquinolone antibiotics was not associated with an increased risk for retinal disorders. Medscape Medical News
These Factors Up Retina Detachment Risk by 16x in Marfan
Longer axial length and presence of residual capsule increase the risk for retinal detachment in children with Marfan syndrome following lens-removal surgery, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Inebilizumab ‘MITIGATES’ Flare Risk in IgG4-Related Disease
Inebilizumab-cdon reduced the risk for flares by 87% in patients with IgG4-RD, the MITIGATE study showed. Medscape Medical News
Melatonin May Cut Risk for Age-Related Eye Disease
Use of the dietary supplement was seen to significantly reduce the risk for developing age-related macular degeneration and slow the progression of the condition, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Stiff Arteries Raise Glaucoma Risk?
Arterial stiffness increases the risk of developing glaucoma, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Aphakic Kids’ Secondary Lens Implants Pose Risks
Implantation of a secondary intraocular lens in children with aphakic eye was associated with complications, refractive errors, and suboptimal visual acuity. Medscape Medical News