The recommendations represent an update of 2018 consensus-based recommendations from the SHARE Initiative and the 2019 American College of Rheumatology/Arthritis Foundation guideline. Medscape Medical News
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Should Patients Have Cataract Surgery on Both Eyes at Once?
A Cochrane review found that significant clinical differences between the results of simultaneous cataract surgery and those of delayed cataract surgery are unlikely. Medscape Medical News
Thinning of the Eye’s Retinal Layer a Marker of Cognitive Decline?
Thinning of the eye’s macular retinal nerve fiber layer is linked to cognitive decline in older adults, in new findings that may offer an opportunity for early intervention. Medscape Medical News
Children’s Vision Problems Often Go Undetected
The National Survey of Children’s Health found that in 2016-17 a quarter of children were not regularly screened for vision problems. Kaiser Health News
10-Year Data Support Supplements for Macular Degeneration
Supplements without beta carotene are safe and effective in reducing progression from the moderate to the late stages of age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Evidence Lacking for Glaucoma, Impaired Vision Screening
Task force calls for more research to determine value of screening in primary care. Medscape Medical News
How Can the US Improve Access to Eyeglasses?
Expanding insurance coverage for eye services and standardizing pediatric vision screening requirements across the US are two steps that could help begin to solve the problem, researchers say. WebMD Health News
Hearing, Vision Loss Combo a Colossal Risk for Cognitive Declin
Seniors with hearing or vision loss are at significant risk of cognitive decline, but the risk skyrockets in individuals with both. Medscape Medical News
Hearing, Vision Loss Combo a Colossal Risk for Cognitive Decline
Seniors with hearing or vision loss are at significant risk of cognitive decline, but the risk skyrockets in individuals with both. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy Risk, Severity Show Socioeconomic Links
Low income and type of health insurance was associated with an increased prevalence of medical risk factors for diabetic retinopathy as well as the risk for vision-threatening disease. First Look
Can Fecal Transplants Help Reverse Aging?
New research provides ‘tantalizing’ evidence for the direct involvement of gut microbes in aging and the possibility of gut microbe-based anti-aging therapies. Medscape Medical News
White People Receive More Macular Degeneration Treatment
Non-Hispanic White people get more treatments for wet macular degeneration treatment than people of other races and ethnicities. Medscape Medical News
Medicare Pays Women in Ophthalmology Half What it Pays Men
Medicare pays male ophthalmologists almost $200,000 for every $100,000 it pays female ophthalmologists. Medscape Medical News
Citrus Spray as Antiseptic before Intravitreal Injections?
An antimicrobial citrus extract spray could help prevent endophthalmitis before intravitreal injections. Medscape Medical News
Contrast-Reducing Spectacles Could Slow Myopia
Spectacles that reduce retinal contrast could slow the progression of myopia. Medscape Medical News
Radiation Retinopathy: Treat-and-Extend Promising
A treat-and-extend regimen of intravitreal aflibercept shows promise for stabilizing visual acuity in radiation retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Impaired Vision an Overlooked Dementia Risk Factor
Impaired vision is an underrecognized and modifiable dementia risk factor in older adults. Medscape Medical News
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked With Risk for Eye Problems
Popular drugs prescribed for erectile dysfunction may entail an increased risk for adverse eye conditions such as retinal detachment. Medscape Medical News
Researchers Pinpoint Causes of Foveal Hypoplasia
This may allow clinicians to make quicker and more accurate diagnoses and prevent some complications. Medscape Medical News
Erectile Dysfunction Drugs Linked to Ocular Conditions
A class of drugs most often prescribed for erectile dysfunction may cause vision-threatening ocular conditions. Medscape Medical News