Analysis of data from a randomized trial finds trabeculectomy typically is the better financial bet than tube shunt surgery as a first option to treat glaucoma. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Endophthalmitis a Risk for Years After Tube Shunt Surgery
The risk for endophthalmitis after glaucoma drainage rises for up to 5 years and is much higher than that for a device-placement surgery for detached retina, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Does This ED Drug Harm the Retina?
The use of sildenafil is associated with an increased risk for serous retinal detachment in men with erectile dysfunction, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Tied to Rising Dementia Risk
Greater severity of diabetic retinopathy is associated with a stepwise increase in the risk for all-cause and vascular dementia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Medscape Medical News
Early Retinal Fluid Drying May Extend Injection Gaps in AMD
Rapid drying of retinal fluid with faricimab injections may help identify patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration who can safely extend time between injections. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Therapeutix’s Eye Drug Superior to Regeneron’s Eylea in Late-stage Trial
Ocular Therapeutix said on Tuesday its experimental eye disease drug was more effective in helping patients maintain their vision compared to Regeneron’s approved treatment… Reuters Health Information
Ocular Therapeutix Plunges as Modest Benefit Overshadow Trial Win Over Regeneron’s Eylea
Ocular Therapeutix’s experimental eye drug showed superiority to Regeneron’s Eylea in a key late-stage trial, but its modest advantage and higher rates of certain side… Reuters Health Information
Metabolic Syndrome Tied to Glaucoma Risk
Metabolic syndrome, rather than BMI or waist circumference, is linked to an increased likelihood of glaucoma and may better identify adults who could benefit from closer eye screening. Medscape Medical News
Two Biologics Show Comparable Benefit in Uveitis
Adalimumab and tocilizumab perform similarly in controlling inflammation while reducing the use of corticosteroids at week 16 in patients with refractory, noninfectious uveitis. Medscape Medical News
Beyond Skin Deep: Biologics May Benefit Eyes in Psoriasis
In patients with psoriasis, biologics may reduce ocular surface and corneal inflammation — especially dry eye, conjunctivitis, and keratitis — but they do not consistently alleviate retinal disease. Medscape Medical News
Worsening Heart-Kidney-Metabolic Health May Threaten Vision
People with worsening cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome may face an increased risk for developing age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
FDA Approves First Dual-Agent Eye Drop for Presbyopia
The FDA has approved the first dual-agent eye drop to treat presbyopia, a condition that causes gradual loss of near vision in adults. Medscape Medical News
Novel Geographic Atrophy Measure Aligns With Vision Clarity
A novel measure of geographic atrophy shows a stronger correlation with vision loss than the area of the lesion and could aid in tracking functional decline. Medscape Medical News
Weight-Loss Drug Beats Lifestyle in Saving Eyes in Diabetes
Diabetes patients on tirzepatide have lower risks for new or worsening diabetic retinopathy, eye complications, and the need for eye treatments than those relying on lifestyle interventions alone. Medscape Medical News
Vision May Worsen Soon After Optic Nerve Stroke
Vision often worsens early in nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, and a past episode in the other eye predicts the decline but common cardiovascular factors do not, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Eye Trauma in Ball Sports: Pickleball Injuries On the Rise
Analysis of a US database shows rising pickleball-related eye injuries, mainly in older adults, with falls and orbital fractures relatively more common in pickleball than in other ball sports. Medscape Medical News
What’s Good for the Heart Can Also Prevent Blindness
New research suggests that asymptomatic patients with significant risk factors for cardiovascular disease may also need to see an ophthalmologist. Medscape Medical News
UK Glaucoma Cases Set to Rise 60% by 2060, Study Warns
More than one million people in the UK may already have glaucoma, with cases projected to rise sharply by 2060, increasing demand for eye care services. Press Association
As Private Equity Sells Out, Will Eye Practices Fare Better?
PE ownership of ophthalmology practices has reshaped physician opportunities and patient care. Will things change with publicly held companies buying them out? Medscape Medical News
Study Links Eye Problems to Attention Disorders
Common eye conditions are linked to increased risks for incident attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, particularly in women and in the pediatric population, a retrospective study shows. Medscape Medical News