Early and intensive treatment of age-related macular degeneration with bevacizumab is associated with greater long-term improvements in visual acuity than are ranibizumab or aflibercept, a real-world study from the Netherlands shows. Medscape Medica…
Tag: Ophthalmology
Comorbidities Intensify Rare Neurologic Diseases
Cardiovascular and autoimmune comorbidities often occur in aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease. Medscape News UK
Review of Uveitis Underscores Urgency of Early Action
A JAMA review has urged earlier recognition and treatment of uveitis, a major cause of preventable blindness, with practical advice for clinicians. Medscape UK
Minor Increase in Stroke Risk After Anti-VEGF Eye Injections
Intravitreal anti-VEGF agents are linked to a slight increase in the risk for stroke in patients with age-related macular degeneration, but only for about 2 months after the last injection. Medscape Medical News
Rare Yet Alarming: US Study Maps Syphilitic Uveitis Trends
Both the incidence and prevalence of syphilitic uveitis increased in the United States from 2013 to 2024, with low vision and blindness being the most common ocular complications. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 RAs Linked to Doubled Risk for Macular Degeneration
Among older patients with diabetes, glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists were associated with an increased risk for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in a large Canadian study. Medscape Medical News
Long-Term Exposure to Air Pollution Can Double Glaucoma Risk
Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk for primary open-angle glaucoma by up to 108%, a nationwide cohort study of over half a million individuals in Taiwan shows. Medscape Medical News
Inexpensive HIV Med Improves Vision in Diabetic Eye Disease
An initial trial suggests lamivudine, an inexpensive oral drug for treating HIV, can improve vision in patients with diabetic macular edema more effectively and affordably than current therapies. Medscape Medical News
Study Underscores Need for Eye Exam in Psych Disorders
An analysis of a large national database shows a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder is linked to an increased risk for retinal diseases in middle-aged and older individuals. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Approves Alcon’s New Dry-eye Drug (May 28)
(This May 28 story has been corrected to say ‘eye drop,’ not ‘liquid medication,’ in paragraph 3 and to remove the picture) Reuters Health Information
US FDA Approves Alcon’s New Dry-eye Drug
(This May 28 story has been corrected to say ‘eye drop,’ not ‘liquid medication,’ in paragraph 3 and to remove the picture) Reuters Health Information
Can You Eat Away the Risk for Blindness?
Although cures for age-related macular degeneration are elusive, the case for prevention through nutrition looks strong and certainly better than a shot in the eye. Medscape Medical News
Study: Dropless Cataract Surgery Slashes Drug Costs
Injection of an antibiotic and glucocorticoid after cataract surgery is far cheaper and as safe as a protocol 12 drops daily tapered over 4 weeks, a new study shows. Medscape Medical News
Office-Based Cataract Surgery Measures Up To ASC Cases
A retrospective review of 1300 cataract operations by one surgeon finds office-based surgeries are no less safe than ambulatory surgery center cases. Medscape Medical News
Safe Driving Possible Despite Loss of Visual Field
People who experience a reduced visual field as a result of glaucoma or stroke can drive as safely as those of the same age with normal vision, a recent study finds. Medscape Medical News
This Gender Logs More Eye Surgeries in Residency
Records from more than 4800 ophthalmology residents show the average number of cataract surgeries and other eye procedures could vary by gender and race or ethnicity. Medscape Medical News
ARVO Attendees Hear Call to Save National Eye Institute
An eye research advocacy group has issued an urgent plea to thwart proposals to gut federal funding for biomedical research and dismantle the National Eye Institute. Medscape Medical News
How Climate Change Threatens Eye Health
Cataracts, pink eye, and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution, and higher UV exposure. Knowable Magazine
Cataract Surgery May Be Safe Beyond A1c Cutoffs
Cataract surgery may not increase the risk for postoperative endophthalmitis or severe systemic adverse events in patients with diabetes, regardless of A1c levels, according to a recent study. Medscape Medical News
Oral, Injected Semaglutide May Pose Distinct Eye Risks
The risk for ocular problems linked to different formulations of semaglutide appear to vary, according to a new study, which also identified differences based on sex, age, and timing of onset. Medscape Medical News