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Researchers Identify Why Some Don’t Respond to Drugs for AMD
A new study revealed the biologic process that may cause protein expression to block anti-VEGF therapy for retinal disease, along with a potential drug to counteract it. Medscape Medical News
Hidradenitis Suppurativa Linked to Inflammatory Eye Disease
Among 355 patients with HS included in the systematic review, about 22% had inflammatory eye disease. Medscape Medical News
Cencora Bolsters Specialty Business With $4.6 Billion Deal for Retina Consultants Of America
Cencora will buy Retina Consultants of America from private-equity firm Webster Equity Partners for $4.6 billion, the drug distributor said on Wednesday, beefing up its… Reuters Health Information
Diagnosing and Managing Thyroid Eye Disease
A joint presentation by an endocrinologist and ophthalmologist reviewed best practices for managing thyroid eye disease, including when to refer to an ophthalmologist and what tests to run. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Side Effects Common in Real-World Study of Cancer Tx
A postmarket study of the antibody drug conjugate mirvetuximab found almost 70% of patients had ocular side effects, including blurry vision, emphasizing the role of eye-care providers in follow-up care of patients on the medication. Medscape Medica…
New Advances in Cataract Care: Safer Surgery, Better Lenses
Small improvements in diagnostics, surgery, and lens technology are transforming care for patients with cataracts. Medscape Medical News
Three Eye Care Leaders Unite to Rail Against NEI Dissolution
The leaders of organizations representing ophthalmologists, optometrists, and vision researchers published a joint letter criticizing plans to dissolve the National Eye Institute. Medscape Medical News
Investigational Drug Shows Signal to Protect Rods and Cones
An investigational antibody demonstrated an ability to preserve vision in people with geographic atrophy from dry age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Eye Disease Worst in Hispanic, Latino Patients
A minorities-only study on a dual-action therapy for diabetic macular edema found Hispanic and Latino patients not only appear to experience more severe disease but also may derive a greater benefit from on-label treatment. Medscape Medical News
The Super-Human Robot: The Future of Eye Surgery
An AI–driven surgical robot has shown potential to perform vitreoretinal procedures and bring robotics to ophthalmology surgery, a lead researcher reported. Medscape Medical News
Does Mast Cell Activation Syndrome Underlie Multiple Ills?
There is controversy over the diagnostic criteria, with one proposed definition placing it at the center of many other co-occurring complex, chronic illnesses. Medscape Medical News
Medscape Report: Age-Related Competency Tests Divide Doctors
Physicians weigh in on malpractice, patient gifts, romantic relationships, and more in Medscape’s latest survey. Medscape Medical News
In Gene Therapy for RP, LCA, the Earlier, the Better
A real-world study of an FDA-approved gene therapy for inherited retinal disease shows younger patients gain more visual improvements than adults, but doesn’t rule out the procedure for the older people. Medscape Medical News
Medicare Will Speed Coverage of Some ‘Breakthrough’ Devices
CMS intends to speed payment decisions for as many as five “breakthrough” medical devices a year, potentially getting them to patients earlier. Medscape Medical News
Real-World Results Show Sustainability, Safety of Faricimab
Early results of a real-world study of faricimab demonstrated sustainable improvements in visual acuity and retinal anatomic markers with no new safety concerns. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept for ROP Shows Sustained Efficacy at Age 3
Myopia was less common and less severe in patients who received aflibercept than in patients who received laser photocoagulation, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Eyelid Imaging Could Aid Early Diagnosis of Sjögren Disease
Patients with Sjögren disease had more damage to their oil-producing Meibomian glands than people with other varieties of dry eye. Medscape Medical News
Parkinson’s Drug May Delay Onset of Wet AMD
L-dopa, a common Parkinson’s disease treatment, could reduce the burden of frequent injections for patients with wet AMD by delaying disease progression. Medscape Medical News
First Combined Face and Eye Transplant Performed
The successful operation, which previously had been considered impossible, may point toward the next stage of vision restoration. Medscape Medical News