Shortages to backbone chemotherapy drugs are negatively affecting patient care, and more shortages are likely without policy solutions, experts say. Medscape Medical News
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Study: Poor Screen, Sleep Hygiene Drying Out Kids’ Eyes
A study of more than 1300 children found dry eye disease has increased dramatically over the past 5 years and is linked to more screen time and less sleep. Medscape Medical News
Tocilizumab May Be Better Than MTX for GCA at 1 Year
At week 52 in a randomized, controlled trial, results suggest that tocilizumab is more effective than methotrexate in maintaining remission and preventing relapse. Medscape Medical News
Can Statins Prevent This Complication of Retinal Surgery?
A large database study of eyes that had retinal detachment surgery supports what smaller studies have found: People on statins have fewer post-op complications. Medscape Medical News
AMD Progression Post-Cataract Surgery: Real but Small Risk
One of the largest studies of cataract surgery in people with dry age-related macular degeneration finds a small risk for conversion to the wet form of the disease. Medscape Medical News
Subretinal Implant Improves Vision in Advanced Dry AMD
A photovoltaic retinal implant shows promise as a way to improve vision in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Study: Patients Prefer Oral Sedation for Cataract Surgery
The first study of oral sedation for cataract surgery in an office setting found it to be as safe as intravenous anesthesia without the extra time or cost. Medscape Medical News
Study: Veligrotug Improves Life Quality in TED
People with thyroid eye disease receiving infusions of the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor veligrotug report improved quality of life after 15 weeks of treatment. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Approves Glaukos’ New Eye Therapy
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new eye therapy from Glaukos Corp, giving patients a less painful option to treat a progressive condition that can… Reuters Health Information
Study: New Antisepsis Approach for Eye Injections Equals Old
Retina specialists are shifting from povidone iodine to chlorhexidine to prevent infections after eye injections. A new study says either approach is effective. Medscape Medical News
How Luxury Medicine Redefines Value and Patient Trust
Luxury-market tactics can help any specialty elevate perceived value, patient experience, and loyalty, says a healthcare luxury specialist. Medscape Medical News
Long-Term Control of NMOSD With Ravulizumab
For neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, long-term follow-up with a second-generation complement inhibitor shows an unprecedented level of disease control at 3 years. Medscape Medical News
Mutation-Agnostic Gene Therapy May Restore Vision in RP
The MCO-010 vector uses surviving cells in the retina to produce a photosensitive protein that may help patients regain some vision despite a loss of typical photoreceptors. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmologists Often First to Spot Ocular Syphilis
Ocular syphilis is re-emerging in Europe and is often first detected by ophthalmologists, with acute placoid chorioretinitis being a common manifestation. Medscape News UK
Gene Therapy Shows Signal for Improving Retinal Function
Patients with potentially blinding retinitis pigmentosa recover retinal sensitivity 3 years after receiving a gene therapy targeting the causal mutation. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept 8 mg Shows Gains in Previously Untreated AMD
Patients with age-related macular degeneration who are new to treatment experience gains in vision and anatomical markers 6 months after starting high-dose aflibercept, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Study Supports Earlier Start for Geographic Atrophy Drug
Patients who start on pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy at the outset of a 4-year study retain almost three times more macular tissue than those who wait to begin treatment. Medscape Medical News
AREDS Vitamins Show No Effect in Geographic Atrophy
An analysis of pivotal phase 3 trials shows supplements to arrest age-related macular degeneration have no effect on geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
Eye Surgery Follow-Ups: Does a Day Make a Difference?
Follow-up visits on the day of surgery may offer patients greater flexibility without sacrificing safety, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Hypoglycemia Tied to Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy
Low blood glucose is linked to worsening eye disease in a new study. Medscape Medical News