Allergic contact dermatitis from ophthalmic medications may not be suspected or may be misinterpreted as other skin or eye conditions. Medscape Medical News
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Treatment Type Doesn’t Affect Risk of Retinal Detachment in DR
Giving intravitreal injection only, or laser only, makes no difference to risk of later retinal detachment in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, nor does 6-months plus loss to follow-up. Medscape Medical News
Lower HCQ Dose for Lupus Tied to Hospitalizations for Flares
Longer-term HCQ-induced retinopathy risk must be balanced with shorter-term risk for hospitalization for an SLE flare from a lower dose, researchers say. Medscape Medical News
Which Regenerative Methods Are Used for Healing the Cornea?
Medicated eye drops, porcine corneal tissue, and artificial tissue are among the approaches for regenerating the damaged cornea. Medscape Medical News
The Case for Including Optic Nerve Lesions in MS Dx Criteria
Experts make the case for inclusion of optic nerve lesions as a key diagnostic measure of MS. MDedge News
App Quickly Gauges Cardiovascular Risk in Patients With Diabetes
‘The AWARE App is a practical tool for cardiovascular risk stratification of type 2 diabetes patients in real-world clinical practice,’ according to a new feasibility study. The research also revealed treatment shortcomings. First Look
Two Biologics Equally Effective for EIM of IBD
Ustekinumab and vedolizumab have similar effects on extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease, a real-world, retrospective analysis finds. Medscape Medical News
Dupilumab-Related Ocular Disease: Unravelling the Link
Ocular surface disease may be present at baseline in patients with AD treated with dupilumab. Medscape Medical News
Doctor Removes 23 Contact Lenses From Woman’s Eye
In a video posted on Instagram, ophthalmologist Katerina Kurteeva, MD, is shown removing contact lenses from a woman’s eye. WebMD Health News
Ophthalmologists Win Eye Surgery Scope of Practice Battle
California governor Gavin Newsome recently vetoed legislation — opposed by ophthalmologists — that would have allowed optometrists to perform laser and scalpel eye surgeries. Medscape Medical News
CDC Reports Five Cases of Ocular Monkeypox
Four individuals were hospitalized and one experienced notable vision impairment. Medscape Medical News
Poor Visual Acuity Linked to Depression, Brain Structure Changes
Difficulty discerning letters or numbers at a given distance is associated with both depressive symptoms and deterioration in certain brain structures, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News
Pediatricians Urged to Check for Vision Problems After Concussion
The American Academy of Pediatrics is raising awareness on how concussion-related vision deficits can interfere with schoolwork and other activities. Medscape Medical News
Study Evaluates Risk for Blindness From PRP Injections
The review identified seven patients who experienced unilateral vision loss or impairment following PRP injections in different parts of the face, or the temporomandibular joint. MDedge News
Drops Help Pink Eye in Kids, No Antibiotic Necessary?
Eyedrops that provide lubrication but that do not contain an antibiotic may have a beneficial "washout effect," according to a new study. Medscape Medical News
Gene Therapy Shows Potential for RPE65-Related Retinal Dystrophy
The rare genetic retinal disorder results in severe visual impairment. Medscape Medical News
Normal-Tension Glaucoma Linked to Alzheimer’s Risk
The findings put ophthalmologists, primary care physicians, and neurologists on notice to use normal-tension glaucoma as a biomarker for AD screening. Medscape Medical News
Study Links Poor Physical Fitness to Children’s Eye Allergies
Children who were less physically fit and lived in urban settings are more vulnerable to ocular allergies. Medscape Medical News
Combined Glaucoma + Cataract Surgery as Effective as Separate
A national registry study of 153,000 eyes found that glaucoma surgery done during cataract procedures had lower failure rates than doing two separate operations. Medscape Medical News
With Approval Pending, Pegcetacoplan Phase 3 Results Mixed
With an FDA action date set, investigative complement inhibitor pegcetacoplan showed a signal for improving visual function in geographic atrophy but also a risk for conversion to wet AMD. Medscape Medical News