Use of metformin does not appear to be associated with the development or progression of age-related macular degeneration, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Gene Therapy Shows Signal for Improving Retinal Function
Patients with potentially blinding retinitis pigmentosa recover retinal sensitivity 3 years after receiving a gene therapy targeting the causal mutation. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma Linked to Increased Risk for Dementia
Glaucoma is linked to an increased risk for dementia, with the strength of the association depending on the forms of glaucoma and dementia and the APOE genotype, according to a retrospective study. Medscape Medical News
Aflibercept 8 mg Shows Gains in Previously Untreated AMD
Patients with age-related macular degeneration who are new to treatment experience gains in vision and anatomical markers 6 months after starting high-dose aflibercept, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Preservative-Free Eye Gel Matches Standard Glaucoma Care
Preservative-free bimatoprost gel is noninferior to the preserved form of the drug solution for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Preservative-Free Eye Gel Matches Standard Glaucoma Care
Preservative-free bimatoprost gel is noninferior to the preserved form of the drug solution for lowering intraocular pressure in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Study Supports Earlier Start for Geographic Atrophy Drug
Patients who start on pegcetacoplan for geographic atrophy at the outset of a 4-year study retain almost three times more macular tissue than those who wait to begin treatment. Medscape Medical News
AREDS Vitamins Show No Effect in Geographic Atrophy
An analysis of pivotal phase 3 trials shows supplements to arrest age-related macular degeneration have no effect on geographic atrophy. Medscape Medical News
Eye Surgery Follow-Ups: Does a Day Make a Difference?
Follow-up visits on the day of surgery may offer patients greater flexibility without sacrificing safety, a study shows. Medscape Medical News
Hypoglycemia Tied to Risk for Diabetic Retinopathy
Low blood glucose is linked to worsening eye disease in a new study. Medscape Medical News
TRS 2025
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from TRS 2025 Medscape Ophthalmology
Atropine Drops Not Tied to Ocular Issues in Kids With Myopia
Children with myopia experience more eye problems than those without the condition, but atropine eye drops do not appear to increase that risk, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
AMD Gene Therapy Sustains Efficacy in First Two-Eye Study
A gene therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration in the second eye shows safety and preservation of vision and anatomy a year after the first eye was treated. Medscape Medical News
Light Therapy Can Prevent Dry Eye After Cataract Surgery
Low-level light therapy administered before and after cataract surgery is a safe and effective approach for preventing dry eye disease in patients undergoing the procedure, a clinical trial shows. Medscape Medical News
Does Blockage in Retinal Artery Signal Heart Issues?
Retinal artery occlusion is more than just an ocular event — it also serves as an independent marker of an increased risk for subsequent cardiovascular events, a new meta-analysis shows. Medscape Medical News
US FDA Declines to Approve Outlook Therapeutics’ Eye Disease Drug, Shares Plummet
Outlook Therapeutics said on Thursday the U.S. health regulator has again declined to approve its experimental eye drug, citing a lack of substantial evidence of… Reuters Health Information
Advances in Neovascular Macular Degeneration From ASRS 2025
Advances in neovascular macular degeneration, presented at ASRS 2025, include efficacy of aflibercept 8 mg as well as emerging gene therapies, as reported by Dr Sunir Garg. Medscape
AI-Powered Model Can Classify Types of Optic Nerve Damage
A deep-learning analysis of three-dimensional optical coherence tomography scans shows promising accuracy in distinguishing among glaucoma, optic neuropathy, optic neuritis, and healthy eyes, according to a recent study. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Macular Edema: Second-Gen Anti-VEGFs Lead the Way
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Vitamin D Deficiency Tied to Cataract Risk in Young Adults
Low serum levels of vitamin D are associated with an increased risk for development of cataracts, particularly among young people, new research shows. Medscape Medical News