Retinal age gap, defined as age predicted from the fundus image minus chronologic age, is associated with the arterial stiffness index and may be a novel biomarker for subclinical CVD. First Look
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Two Patients With Macular Degeneration Get Artificial Retinas
Two patients in Lyon have been among the first people to receive an artificial retina implant as part of a multicenter clinical trial testing the safety and efficacy of the PRIMA implant system. Medscape Medical News
Specialized Spectacles Slow Myopia During Lockdown
Spectacles designed to slow the progression of myopia appear to work even during a COVID-19 lockdown. Medscape Medical News
COVID-Related Ocular Mucormycosis Shows High Mortality Rate
More than one third of patients died from the fungal infection over the study period, and the cumulative probability of death increased over time. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmologist Who Developed Medical Botox Dies at 89
He found the drug, once a poison and a weapon, to be effective for treatment of obscure eye diseases before it became the blockbuster fix for wrinkles and treating excessive perspiration. Medscape Medical News
Some Filler Complications on the Rise
Findings are from an analysis of medical device–related adverse event reports from the FDA’s Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience MAUDE database. Medscape Medical News
Cataract Surgery Seen Protective Against Dementia
A new study found that patients who underwent cataract surgery appeared to gain significant protection against dementia over time. Medscape Medical News
Giant Cell Arteritis Fast-Track Clinics Make Inroads into US
Fast-track clinics are using vascular ultrasound to streamline diagnosis of giant cell arteritis, but the United States has a way to go to catch up to Europe. Medscape Medical News
AMA: Congress Needs to Stabilize Medicare Payments to Docs
Medicare physician fee spending fell $13.9 billion, or 14%, across all states and specialties amid pandemic; further cuts could hurt nation’s doctors, says organization. Medscape Medical News
Retinopathy Risk in Kids Higher in Type 2 Than Type 1 Diabetes
Children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes appear significantly more likely to develop retinopathy and other ocular complications than children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
Predictors of Macular Degeneration Include Alcohol, Smoking
Smoking or consuming alcohol was causally linked with an increased risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration, while smoking cessation decreased the risk of developing advanced AMD. Medscape Medical News
Secukinumab Sustained Remission of GCA After Steroid Taper
There was a substantial effect size for secukinumab vs placebo in sustaining remission for patients with giant cell arteritis, but a steroid-tapering protocol likely amplified the effect. Medscape Medical News
Ophthalmology Leaders See Hope for Diversity
Leaders in ophthalmology, one of the least diverse medical specialties, are working to change that dubious distinction. Medscape Medical News
Distance Learning May Cause Convergence Insufficiency
Children may be experiencing more convergence insufficiency as a result of looking at screens for distance learning mandated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Medscape Medical News
Omidenepag Matches Latanoprost for Glaucoma
A phase 3 noninferiority trial shows omidenepag almost as efficacious, but with more side effects than latanoprost in people with glaucoma or intraocular hypertension. Medscape Medical News
EMA Panel Backs Uplizna for Neuromyelitis Optica
The immunosuppressant inebilizumab is indicated to treat adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder who are anti-aquaporin 4 immunoglobulin G seropositive. International Approvals
Bevacizumab-vikg Wet AMD Trial Raises Eyebrows
An ‘apples-to-oranges’ comparison of bevacizumab-vikg to ranibizumab is troubling some experts who would like to see the drug approved. Medscape Medical News
Gene Therapy Promising in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
This is ‘big news in gene therapy’ according to one observer and could restore vision to patients who are legally blind. Medscape Medical News
Tranexamic Acid Found to Reduce Bruising in Blepharoplasty
Adding tranexamic acid to local anesthetic appeared to reduce bruising and simplify surgery. Medscape Medical News
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Intraorbital Cuts Help Some Patients
Resecting the intraorbital frontal nerve may help select patients with idiopathic trigeminal neuralgia. Medscape Medical News