Children with myopia receiving 0.05% atropine showed less progression of the eye condition and axial elongation than those receiving placebo, according to 3-year results of the MOSAIC trial. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Inventory System Supplier Settles Anti-Kickback Claim
A specialty pharmacy company agreed to a $1.67 million settlement that it gave inventory management systems to retina specialty practices for free in exchange for drug orders. Medscape Medical News
New Therapy Brings Hope for Dry AMD Vision Loss
The FDA has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for dry age–related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness in adults over 55. WebMD Health News
Early Patching Benefits Kids Born With Cataract in One Eye
Consistent daily patching in the first year after surgery improved visual acuity in children with a congenital cataract in one eye, according to a post hoc analysis of the Infant Aphakia Treatment Study. Medscape Medical News
Osteoporosis Medications Linked to Acute Angle Closure Risk
Patients with osteoporosis who took bisphosphonates, especially risedronate, were at a higher risk of developing acute angle closure, a recent study found. Medscape Medical News
Study Finds Association Between Statins and Glaucoma
People with high cholesterol taking statins have a higher prevalence of glaucoma than those with elevated cholesterol but not taking the drug, a study found. Medscape Medical News
Novo’s Ozempic Faces Scrutiny Over Potential Link to Rare Eye Disease
Danish health authorities said on Monday they would ask the European Union’s drug regulator to review the findings of two Danish studies linking Novo Nordisk’s popular… Reuters Health Information
Oral Doxycycline Shows Promise in Ocular Syphilis Care
Oral doxycycline may be as effective as IV penicillin in treating ocular syphilis for some patients with the condition, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Diabetes Drugs and Eye Disease: These Protect, These Don’t
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists and fenofibrates may protect patients with type 2 diabetes against diabetic macular edema, a large-scale analysis of electronic medical records revealed. Medscape Medical News
Empagliflozin May Slow Diabetic Retinopathy
Initiating empagliflozin vs a DPP-4 inhibitor may slow the progression of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes and a history of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, a US-based cohort study found. Medscape Medical News
Men Who Heavily Drink Carry Higher Risk for Late AMD
Consuming up to three alcoholic drinks per week was associated with a decreased risk of developing late age-related macular degeneration among men, but heavy drinking carried a slightly higher positive association. Medscape Medical News
Blood Pressure Variability Linked to Glaucoma Progression
A new study highlighted the need to monitor long-term variability in blood pressure and mean blood pressure alongside intraocular pressure to prevent visual field progression in patients with glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Eyenovia to End Eye Drug Study, Cut 50% Of Its Workforce
Eyenovia said on Friday it will discontinue a late-stage study for its experimental drug-device combination to treat near-sightedness and cut about 50% of its… Reuters Health Information
Burden of Noninfectious Uveitis on Quality of Life
Adults and children with noninfectious uveitis had lower health-related quality of life than those without the condition, a new meta-analysis found. Medscape Medical News
The Uneven Burden of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension in US Women
A cross-sectional study found the prevalence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension among women in the United States varied significantly by state. Medscape Medical News
Patients With Cushing Syndrome Face Higher Glaucoma Risk
Patients with endogenous Cushing syndrome faced an increased risk for glaucoma at a younger age than is typical for the eye disorder, a retrospective analysis found. Medscape Medical News
Researchers Identify Why Some Don’t Respond to Drugs for AMD
A new study revealed the biologic process that may cause protein expression to block anti-VEGF therapy for retinal disease, along with a potential drug to counteract it. Medscape Medical News
Dry AMD Highlights From ASRS 2024
Key data on dry age-related macular degeneration and geographic atrophy from ASRS 2024 include real-world experience of recently approved therapies and emerging agents with new mechanisms of action. Medscape
Does Semaglutide Increase Risk for Optic Neuropathy?
A retrospective cohort study using data from patients in 21 countries showed use of semaglutide use was not linked to an increased risk for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Medscape Medical News
Does Race Affect Detection of Inherited Retinal Disease?
Genetic testing of patients with inherited retinal diseases may be less likely to turn up a conclusive diagnosis for certain racial groups, according to new research. Medscape Medical News