Impaired night vision affects 25 million Americans. Studies suggest topically reducing pupil size might help, especially for halo or starburst effects after refractive surgery. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Eye Vessel Blockages: Early Warning for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Patients with retinal vascular occlusion had an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Eye Vessel Blockages: Early Warning for Alzheimer’s Disease?
Patients with retinal vascular occlusion had an elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, new research shows. Medscape Medical News
Eye Problems Tied to Osteonecrosis in Bisphosphonate Users
Patients who experience adverse ocular effects with bisphosphonates have a notably higher risk for osteonecrosis than those who do not experience such events, a large cohort study shows. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Declines to Approve Outlook’s Eye Disease Drug for Second Time in 2025
Outlook Therapeutics said on Wednesday the U.S. health regulator has declined to approve its drug for a type of eye disease, dealing another blow in the company’s prolonged… Reuters Health Information
No Complications With First Human Robotic Cataract Surgery
A small proof-of-concept study of robotic-assisted cataract surgery reports successful outcomes with no treatment-related adverse events. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept 8 mg Promising Alternative to 2 mg for PCV
Aflibercept 8 mg provides similar outcomes for vision and eye structure as the 2-mg dose in patients with polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy, a recent study finds. Medscape Medical News
Levodopa May Help Prevent Progression to Neovascular AMD
A new study shows that in patients with intermediate nonneovascular age-related macular degeneration, levodopa treatment is linked to a lower risk of developing the neovascular form of the disease. Medscape Medical News
Heart Risks May Rise and Persist After Transient Vision Loss
Transient loss of vision is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events within 14 days of diagnosis, and risks may persist for up to 10 years, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Is Tirzepatide Easier on the Eyes Than GLP-1s?
Using tirzepatide is linked to lower risks of developing primary open-angle glaucoma and elevated eye pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes than using GLP-1 receptor agonists, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Can a Visual Neuroprosthesis Communicate With the Brain?
A closed-loop cortical implant generates functional percepts of shape, motion, and letters in two individuals with acquired blindness. Medscape News Europe
Eye Washing Can Help Manage Hay Fever Symptoms
Eye washing is linked to less severe ocular symptoms of hay fever, fewer flares, and more days without symptoms, according to a digital prospective study. Medscape Medical News
Does Poor Vision Put US Kids at Risk for Food Insecurity?
Children with impaired vision are about 70% more likely to experience food insecurity than those without eye issues, an association that remains significant after accounting for socioeconomic factors. Medscape Medical News
Drug Used for Enlarged Prostate Tied to High Glaucoma Risk
The use of alpha-blockers for benign prostatic hyperplasia is tied to an increased risk of developing acute angle-closure glaucoma, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Tocilizumab Offers Durable Response in Steroid-Resistant TED
More than half of patients with moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease who do not improve with corticosteroids achieve disease control after 6 months of treatment with tocilizumab. Medscape Medical News
AAO 2025: AI’s Role in the Future of Retinal Disorders
Dr Sunir Garg explores how AI is transforming retinal care, from individualized treatments to tracking disease progression and bridging gaps across specialties. Medscape
Indigenous Canadians Face Barriers to Adequate Eye Care
Vision care for Canada’s Indigenous population is marked by the absence of early disease detection, accessible services, and a national eye care strategy. Medscape News Canada
Dangerous Catch: A Look at Eye Trauma From Fishing Incidents
Eye injuries linked to fishing have declined over the last 20 years, with contusions or corneal abrasions being the most common diagnoses and fishhooks and rods being the most common causes. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy May Worsen After YAG Laser Treatment
Yttrium aluminum garnet laser capsulotomy after cataract surgery is tied to an increased risk for the progression of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and development of other serious eye issues. Medscape Medical News
AAO 2025: Evolving Approaches in Retinal Disorders
Dr Sunir Garg shares insights on patient management, medication impact, and advancing technologies that are shaping the future of eye health. Medscape