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
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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
Cyclosporine Drops Ease Discomfort After Cataract Surgery
Prophylactic use of cyclosporine A cationic emulsion eye drops before cataract surgery led to less eye discomfort after the procedure in patients older than 75 years. Medscape Medical News
Risk Factors for Incident Diabetic Retinopathy in T1D
Duration of diabetes, systemic comorbidities, and use of medications to reduce blood pressure are common markers for present and incident DR in patients with T1D. Medscape Medical News
Triamcinolone Offers Relief in Thyroid Eye Disease
Percutaneous injection of triamcinolone improved margin reflex distance 1 and upper eyelid retraction in patients with thyroid eye disease. Medscape Medical News
Increased Retinopathy Risk Seen With GLP-1RAs for Diabetes
But diabetes-related eye complication risks were reduced with SGLT2 inhibitors and insulin. Medscape News UK
Both Parotid and Labial Gland Biopsies Can Diagnose SjS
Although largely similar, some important histopathologic differences were seen in the biopsies of the labial and parotid salivary glands in individuals with suspected SjS. Medscape Medical News