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
Tag: Ophthalmology
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
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
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
Popular Weight-Loss Drug May Guard Against Cataracts
People with overweight or obesity who use GLP-1 receptor agonists may have a lower risk of developing cataracts than those who use other drugs for weight loss or receive no treatment. 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
GLP-1s May Protect Against AMD in Those Without Diabetes
People without diabetes who receive GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of overweight or obesity face a reduced risk of developing dry age-related macular degeneration, a recent study shows. 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
Adalimumab Outperforms Standard Therapy in Uveitis Study
Patients with noninfectious intermediate, posterior, or panuveitis requiring immunosuppressive therapy are less likely to rely on corticosteroids when they receive adalimumab instead of conventional agents. Medscape Medical News
Conference MDAngle: AAO 2025 Non-AMD Retinal Disorders
Insights from AAO 2025, including anticipated presentations, key takeaways, and how emerging research on non-AMD retinal disorders may affect patient care. Medscape
AAO 2025: Previewing Key Discussions in Retinal Disorders
Dr Sunir Garg looks ahead to presentations on new developments in retinal eye disease treatments, medication risks, and updated screening guidelines. Medscape
Pickleball Peril? Eye Injuries Surge in Adults Over 50
Thousands of patients have presented to emergency departments with ocular injuries sustained while playing the increasingly popular sport, researchers estimate. Medscape Medical News
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