In children with difficult-to-treat glaucoma, a nonvalved implant yields sustained reductions in intraocular pressure and medication burden for up to 5 years. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
ASRS 2026
Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from ASRS 2026. Medscape Internal Medicine
Study Probes Absolute Risk for ION With GLP-1 Agents
In patients with type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 RAs may be associated with a higher incidence of ischemic optic neuropathy than other medications, claims data show. Medscape Medical News
High Eye Pressure? Vitamin B3 May Shield Against Glaucoma
Supplementation with vitamin B3 is associated with a 66% lower risk of developing glaucoma in people with high eye pressure, a real-world study shows. Medscape Medical News
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric ophthalmology is concerned with ocular conditions and vision care in infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric eye conditions include strabismus, amblyopia (lazy eye), congenital ocular abnormalities, retinal disorders, juvenile cataracts…
Menopausal Hormone Therapy Tied to Risk for Eye Misalignment
Menopausal hormone therapy is linked to increased risks for diagnosis of and surgery for strabismus, and researchers detect estrogen receptor alpha in the human eye muscle. Medscape Medical News
Optometry
Optometry
Low-Dose Atropine for Childhood Myopia: Worth Using?
A UK trial finds that low-dose atropine modestly slows childhood myopia progression and axial eye growth over 2 years without increasing adverse events. Medscape News UK
Porcine Corneal Grafts May Ease Donor Cornea Shortages
Porcine corneal grafts offer a potential answer to donor cornea shortages, but researchers urge larger studies to confirm safety, tolerability, and long-term efficacy. Medscape News Europe
Glaucoma
Glaucoma — a heterogeneous group of disorders marked by damage to the optic nerve — is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide.
Diabetic Microvascular Complications
Review in-depth clinical information, latest medical news, and guidelines on prevention and treatment of microvascular complications of diabetes, including diabetic nephropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and diabetic retinopathy.
Study Shows Impact of Loss of Copay Aid for Retina Drugs
Study finds cuts to copay aid for retina injections has patients switching to off-label treatments, paying more out of pocket, and going to the doctor’s more frequently. Medscape Medical News
Routine Vaccines May Offer Protection Against Uveitis
Routine vaccinations are associated with a significantly reduced risk of developing new-onset idiopathic uveitis, according to a large-scale retrospective cohort study. Medscape Medical News
Cornea and External Disease
The cornea is the transparent portion of the outer coat of the eyeball. Conditions that can cause pain and damage to the cornea include dry eye, ulcers, abrasions, and infections, which may be bacterial, fungal, or viral.
Cataract and Refractive Surgery
With most cataracts caused by aging, cataract surgery has become one of the most common and successful surgeries around. Refractive surgery has become increasingly common over the last decade as the technique has been refined with experience and new te…
Retina Care Visits Reveal High BP in Adults With Diabetes
Many adults with diabetes have uncontrolled or previously undiagnosed high blood pressure during their routine visits to retina clinics, prompting referrals and urgent follow-up, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
AMD and Retinal Disease
Retinal disease can have devastating consequences. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness among adults in the US. Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent or delay disease progression, and research suggests…
Certain Eye Conditions Linked to Higher Odds of Loneliness
Nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy and blindness are associated with increased odds of loneliness, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Mindfulness App Eases Mental Burden in Eye Disease
A digital mindfulness-based intervention significantly reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression and perceived stress in adults with noninfectious uveitis, a clinical trial shows. Medscape Medical News
What 300,000 Implants Say About Light Adjustable Lens
An intraocular lens that can be adjusted after cataract surgery has better outcomes for meeting target vision than other lenses, but patient selection and involvement are key. Medscape Medical News