From mythical thorn bushes to flying aces, the remarkable history of one of medicine’s most routine procedures. Medscape Medical News
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CUVAF: Objective Biomarker for Myopia Screening
Spending at least 7 hours a week outdoors halves children’s myopia risk; researchers propose conjunctival UV autofluorescence as a quick, objective screening tool for eye health. Medscape News Europe
Eye Care Goes Green: Recycling Comes for Contact Lens Waste
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Eye Care Sees Green: Recycling Comes for Contact Lens Waste
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Cosmetic-Related Eye Injuries in Kids Up Since 2020
Pediatric eye injuries related to use of cosmetics rose 5.6% from 2020 to 2024, with toddlers most commonly affected and teens showing the largest increases, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
On the Horizon: Dry Eye in Focus at ARVO 2026
A trio of studies from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) 2026 Annual Meeting show the potential of several emerging treatments for dry eye disease. Medscape Medical News
EyePoint’s Late-stage Eye Drug Trials to Continue After Safety Panel Review
EyePoint said on Thursday an independent safety committee found no new concerns in two late-stage trials of its experimental eye disease drug Duravyu and recommended the… Reuters Health Information
FDA Seeks Advice on Researching Drug Risks in Pregnancy
The FDA held a workshop on ways to improve collection of safety data on medicines used during pregnancy and released guidance for companies on postapproval pregnancy safety studies. Medscape Medical News
Gene-Agnostic Therapy Sees 3-year Gain in Severe Vision Loss
A treatment that targets dysfunctional photoreceptors regardless of the underlying genetic mutation leads to improved functional vision in advanced severe vision loss. Medscape Medical News
Gene-Agnostic Therapy Sees 3-Year Gain in Severe Vision Loss
A treatment that targets dysfunctional photoreceptors regardless of the underlying genetic mutation leads to improved functional vision in advanced severe vision loss. Medscape Medical News
CGRP Inhibitors for Migraine Linked to Reduced Glaucoma Risk
The use of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) inhibitors to treat adults with migraine is linked to a 25% lower risk for glaucoma than the use of non-CGRP inhibitors, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Viridian Eye Disease Drug Surpasses Expectations in Late-stage Trial; Shares Soar
Viridian Therapeutics said on Tuesday its experimental thyroid eye disease drug met the main goal of a late-stage trial in chronic patients, sending its shares up nearly… Reuters Health Information
How Oculomics Is Bringing Systemic Disease Into Focus
Oculomics, the study of eye biomarkers of systemic disease, is gaining traction as retinal imaging and AI advance. Tear testing could take the field in a new direction. Medscape Medical News
Hydroxychloroquine Level Monitoring Can Boost Lupus Control
Weight-based dosing misses accounting for factors such as chronic kidney disease or chronic transaminitis, which could potentially accelerate toxicity risk or increase the risk for SLE flares. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eye Drug Does Well in Study, but FDA Remains Unconvinced
The drug, reproxalap, led to reductions in symptoms of dry eye, but regulators have repeatedly refused to approve it for this condition. Medscape Medical News
Spanish Medical Residents Prioritize Work-Life Balance
Many residents say fewer on-call shifts, predictable hours and less urgent care drive specialty choice, pushing interest toward endocrinology, clinical pharmacology and occupational medicine. Medscape News Europe
Phentolamine Eye Drops Ease Presbyopia in Second Randomized Trial
The adrenergic antagonist improved near vision in adults with presbyopia, with over 20 hours of improvement from a single administration in the VEGA-3 trial. Medscape Medical News
Sedation-Free Cataract Surgery Feasible for Select Patients
In a retrospective case series, surgical control and safety are maintained without systemic anesthesia, showing feasibility to expand use. Medscape Medical News
Cosmetic Eyelash Extensions Linked to Dry Eye Symptoms
Eye symptoms affect most recipients of lash lifts and extensions, with an independent association with dry eye in an observational study. Medscape Medical News
Insurers Fail to Get Specific on Prior Authorization Reforms
An industry trade group says prior authorization requirements have declined by 11% after last year’s pledge, but the numbers are fuzzy. Medscape Medical News