Patients with diabetes who take semaglutide are at increased risk for NAION compared with patients who do not use GLP-1 RAs to control their blood sugar, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery May Help Prevent Falls and Fractures
Cataract extraction with intraocular lens insertion is associated with reduced odds of falls and major injuries in older adults with age-related cataracts, a new study finds. Medscape Medical News
Multiple Drug Classes Can Up Risk for Floppy Iris Syndrome
Researchers find new drug associations with floppy iris syndrome, including alpha-1 blockers, atypical antipsychotics, tricyclic antidepressants, and, in women, brinzolamide and salbutamol. Medscape Medical News
Study: Ab Interno Canaloplasty for Glaucoma Effective, Safe
A real-world analysis finds minimally invasive canaloplasty for glaucoma lowers intraocular pressure by 20% or more in half the patients, with few complications. Medscape Medical News
Air Pollution Ups Risk for Ocular Complications in Adults
High levels of exposure to air pollution can increase the incidence of diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma, a recent study finds. Medscape Medical News
Port System Cuts Injection Burden in Diabetic Eye Disease
Continuous administration of ranibizumab with a port delivery system provides an alternative to frequent intravitreal injections for diabetic macular edema and helps delay progression of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy. Medscape Medical News
Night Shift: Raised Head in Bed May Worsen Glaucoma
Patients with primary open-angle glaucoma were found to have lower blood flow to the eye during sleep, which may contribute to the progression of the eye disorder. Medscape Medical News
FDA OKs First Gene Therapy Implant for a Rare Eye Disease
The FDA has approved a new gene therapy for macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel), a rare eye disease that causes vision loss. WebMD Health News
Can Hypertension Be Protective Against Glaucoma in Blacks?
A study of people of African ancestry confirmed myopia raises the risk for conversion to primary open-angle glaucoma, but hypertension appeared to lower the risk. Medscape Medical News
Preservative-Free Glaucoma Drops Improve IOP and Eye Health
Switching to preservative-free glaucoma drops significantly lowers intraocular pressure and improves ocular surface disease in a recent study. Medscape News UK
Fed Health Centers Poised to Expand Eye Care, Lose Funding
A systematic analysis finds Federally Qualified Health Centers can and should do more to expand vision care services, just as a funding crisis threatens to shrink their scope. Medscape Medical News
GLP-1 Drugs Cut Glaucoma Risk in Nondiabetic Obesity
GLP-1 RAs show protective effects against primary open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, surpassing alternative weight loss medications in patients without diabetes diagnosed with obesity. Medscape Medical News
Where the Physician Shortage is Headed — and What It Means
Demand is expected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future. The latest prediction: The shortfall of physicians could reach as high as 86,000 by the year 2036. Medscape Medical News
Where the Physician Shortage Is Headed — and What It Means
Demand is expected to outstrip supply for the foreseeable future. The latest prediction: The shortfall of physicians could reach as high as 86,000 by the year 2036. Medscape Medical News
Did COVID-19 Stall Eye Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?
A retrospective study reveals the COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced the frequency of common ophthalmic procedures, particularly laser peripheral iridotomy, among Medicare beneficiaries. Medscape Medical News
Eye Complications Found With Use of Semaglutide, Tirzepatide
A retrospective case series identified nine patients who developed ophthalmic complications during treatment with semaglutide or tirzepatide. Medscape Medical News
Guanfacine for ADHD Increases Corneal Aberrations in Youth
Guanfacine used for treating ADHD in children and adolescents increases corneal aberrations at 6 months but does not affect the retina, choroid, refraction, or optic nerve. Medscape Medical News
Strabismus Surgery Improves Vision in Older Adults
Surgical correction of strabismus improves measures of vision in patients over age 80 years, highlighting the safety and efficacy of the procedure in older adults, a study found. Medscape Medical News
Was a Novel Eye Treatment Approved Too Soon?
A published commentary raised several questions about a phase 3 trial that led to the FDA to approve a light therapy device for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Goniotomy Effective for Childhood Uveitic Glaucoma
Goniotomy was found to be a safe conjunctival-sparing approach that effectively reduced intraocular pressure over the long term in children with glaucoma secondary to uveitis. Medscape Medical News