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Low-Dose Atropine for Childhood Myopia: Worth Using?
A UK trial finds that low-dose atropine modestly slows childhood myopia progression and axial eye growth over 2 years without increasing adverse events. Medscape News UK
Porcine Corneal Grafts May Ease Donor Cornea Shortages
Porcine corneal grafts offer a potential answer to donor cornea shortages, but researchers urge larger studies to confirm safety, tolerability, and long-term efficacy. Medscape News Europe
Study Shows Impact of Loss of Copay Aid for Retina Drugs
Study finds cuts to copay aid for retina injections has patients switching to off-label treatments, paying more out of pocket, and going to the doctor’s more frequently. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Greenlights Viridian’s Thyroid Eye Disease Drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Viridian Therapeutics’ drug to treat patients with thyroid eye disease, the company said on Friday. Reuters Health Information
Insects in Hospitals: Definite Ick, Unclear Risk
When cockroaches, beg bugs, and flies turn up in medical facilities, they can pose clinical dilemmas. Medscape Medical News
Tears: A Well of Diagnostic Info, No Crying Required
Thanks to the emerging science of tear biomarkers, a simple paper strip placed inside the lower eyelid could reveal a goldmine of diagnostic data. Medscape Medical News
What 300,000 Implants Say About Light Adjustable Lens
An intraocular lens that can be adjusted after cataract surgery has better outcomes for meeting target vision than other lenses, but patient selection and involvement are key. Medscape Medical News
Families Traveling for Uveitis Screenings Face Higher Costs
Patients who lived more than 30 miles away from their specialists had median annual expenses over $400 in Tennessee and over $300 in California. Medscape Medical News
Inside the Quest to Make Old Cells Young Again
Reversing cellular age isn’t science fiction, but the biology is more complicated than either the skeptics or the hype artists want to admit. Medscape Medical News
NHS Funds Direct Optometrist Referrals to Eye Specialists
A £20 million government investment will let high street optometrists in England refer patients directly to NHS eye services, bypassing GPs. Press Association
Smoking May Lower Sjögren Disease Risk and Mask Pathology
Cigarette smokers have a significantly lower likelihood of being diagnosed with Sjögren’s disease, with histologic data showing less tissue damage and lower disease activity in smokers who have it. Medscape Medical News
No Increased Retinopathy Risk Seen With Tirzepatide
No changes in diabetic retinopathy status occurred in high-risk people with type 2 diabetes taking tirzepatide when compared with dulaglutide. Medscape Medical News
Scope of Practice in Eye Care: Pendulum Swinging Too Far?
A shortage of eye specialists has led states to consider allowing nonphysicians to perform in-office surgical procedures. Medscape wants to know: What do you think of these proposed expansions of practice? Medscape Reader Polls
A Faster Path to an Artificial Eye
3D printing can greatly improve access to the prosthetics. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery: 4 Things You Might Not Know
From mythical thorn bushes to flying aces, the remarkable history of one of medicine’s most routine procedures. Medscape Medical News
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