Despite increased imaging referrals, AI-based diabetic retinopathy detection systems have not gained traction in the United States, with traditional methods still dominant. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Masking for Eye Injections May Have Unintended Consequence
Wearing a face mask during intravitreal anti-VEGF injections was associated with higher odds for endophthalmitis, according to a study of more than a million injections. Medscape Medical News
Ocular Side Effects Common in Real-World Study of Cancer Tx
A postmarket study of the antibody drug conjugate mirvetuximab found almost 70% of patients had ocular side effects, including blurry vision, emphasizing the role of eye-care providers in follow-up care of patients on the medication. Medscape Medica…
New Advances in Cataract Care: Safer Surgery, Better Lenses
Small improvements in diagnostics, surgery, and lens technology are transforming care for patients with cataracts. Medscape Medical News
Three Eye Care Leaders Unite to Rail Against NEI Dissolution
The leaders of organizations representing ophthalmologists, optometrists, and vision researchers published a joint letter criticizing plans to dissolve the National Eye Institute. Medscape Medical News
Investigational Drug Shows Signal to Protect Rods and Cones
An investigational antibody demonstrated an ability to preserve vision in people with geographic atrophy from dry age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Dry Eye Linked to Increased Risk for Mental Health Disorders
Dry eye disease was associated with a higher risk for mental health problems in a diverse nationwide population of American adults, with a particularly higher prevalence among Black Americans. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Eye Disease Worst in Hispanic, Latino Patients
A minorities-only study on a dual-action therapy for diabetic macular edema found Hispanic and Latino patients not only appear to experience more severe disease but also may derive a greater benefit from on-label treatment. Medscape Medical News
More Than 4 Million US Adults Had Glaucoma in 2022
A meta-analysis found substantial demographic and geographic disparities in glaucoma burden in the United States. Medscape Medical News
These Patients May Be Less Adherent to nAMD Treatment
Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration diagnosed by a primary care clinician may be more likely to miss anti-VEGF treatments. Medscape Medical News
The Super-Human Robot: The Future of Eye Surgery
An AI–driven surgical robot has shown potential to perform vitreoretinal procedures and bring robotics to ophthalmology surgery, a lead researcher reported. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Neuropathy Linked to Dry Eye
Moderate to severe peripheral neuropathy in diabetes may be linked to an increased risk for dry eye disease. Medscape Medical News
In Gene Therapy for RP, LCA, the Earlier, the Better
A real-world study of an FDA-approved gene therapy for inherited retinal disease shows younger patients gain more visual improvements than adults, but doesn’t rule out the procedure for the older people. Medscape Medical News
Real-World Results Show Sustainability, Safety of Faricimab
Early results of a real-world study of faricimab demonstrated sustainable improvements in visual acuity and retinal anatomic markers with no new safety concerns. Medscape Medical News
Does One DME Treatment Have Edge in Reducing Hard Exudates?
Hard exudates may help clinicians gauge response to treatment with faricimab or aflibercept, a new study found. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept for ROP Shows Sustained Efficacy at Age 3
Myopia was less common and less severe in patients who received aflibercept than in patients who received laser photocoagulation, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Chemo Can Save Lives in High-Risk Unilateral Retinoblastoma
Adjuvant chemotherapy was beneficial in children with unilateral retinoblastoma who underwent removal of the affected eye and demonstrated high-risk histopathologic features. Medscape Medical News
Cannabis Linked to Bulging Eyes in Graves’ Disease
Among patients with autoimmune hyperthyroidism, those who use cannabis were 1.9 times more likely to develop exophthalmos within 1 year of diagnosis. Medscape Medical News
Florida’s Federal Health Centers Failing Eye Care Needs
Only 8.9% Florida’s federally qualified health centers offered eye care services, far fewer than the estimated national average of 25%. Medscape Medical News
Parkinson’s Drug May Delay Onset of Wet AMD
L-dopa, a common Parkinson’s disease treatment, could reduce the burden of frequent injections for patients with wet AMD by delaying disease progression. Medscape Medical News