Women in academic ophthalmology earn less than men across all ranks, with a pay-gap over a full career of roughly $1 million, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Tag: Ophthalmology
Immunovant’s Treatment for Eye Disease Fails in Late-stage Trials
Immunovant said on Thursday that its therapy failed to reduce eye bulging when tested in patients with moderate-to-severe thyroid eye disease in two late-stage… Reuters Health Information
Viridian Eye Disease Drug Disappoints on Efficacy Despite Trial Success
Viridian Therapeutics’ experimental treatment for thyroid eye disease lagged rivals in efficacy in a late-stage… Reuters Health Information
Anti-VEGF Injections Safe Around CVD Events
Receiving anti VEGF eye injections around the time of a stroke or heart attack is not linked to an increased risk for death or major complications, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Kodiak Sciences Eye Drug Succeeds in Late-stage Study
Kodiak Sciences’ experimental drug met the main goal in a late-stage trial. Reuters Health Information
Floaters May Signal Urgent Need for Specialty Attention
The risk for retinal detachment is particularly strong in people with at least 10 floaters, Dutch researchers have found. Medscape Medical News
Fall-Related Eye Injuries Reveal Hidden Health Risks
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Telemedicine Matches Clinic Visits in IIH Care
Remote consults using optical coherence tomography data show high agreement with traditional clinic evaluations for the management of patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Medscape Medical News
EyePoint Sues Rival Ocular Therapeutix, Alleging False Claims About Eye Drug
EyePoint filed a lawsuit on Friday accusing rival Ocular Therapeutix of spreading false or misleading information about EyePoint and its lead experimental eye… Reuters Health Information
US FDA Declines to Approve Aldeyra’s Eye Disorder Drug, Shares Slump
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration declined to approve Aldeyra Therapeutics’ drug for a type of eye disease, the company said on Tuesday, sending its shares plunging… Reuters Health Information
When Hearing Fails, Vision Rehab Falls Short
Patients with hearing impairment who receive vision rehabilitation are 42% less likely than those with normal hearing to achieve a meaningful functional improvement, a recent study shows. Medscape Medical News
Genomics and AI Will Up Precision of Glaucoma Care
Polygenic risk scores in development for glaucoma could usher in more personalized estimates of risk. Medscape Medical News
A Novel Device to Slow Myopia in Children
Newly approved lenses are a game changer for myopia, reducing the development of nearsightedness in children. Medscape Ophthalmology
Light Therapy May Improve Vision in Patients With Dry AMD
Light therapy with multiple wavelengths may safely improve vision, reduce new retinal damage, and improve vision related quality of life in patients with dry age related macular degeneration. Medscape Medical News
Spanish Researchers Develop Low-cost Artificial Cornea From Fish Scales
Researchers at Spain’s University of Granada have developed an artificial cornea made from the scales of several fish species commonly found in markets, which could become… Reuters Health Information
Common Glaucoma Med May Undermine Trabeculectomy Success
Topical brimonidine is linked to a significantly increased risk for trabeculectomy failure in patients with glaucoma due to elevated intraocular pressure. Medscape Medical News
Could Blood Pressure Meds Worsen Glaucoma Damage?
Patients with glaucoma who had low 24-hour systemic blood pressure were more likely to lose retinal nerve fiber layer despite well-controlled intraocular pressure. Medscape Medical News
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Dry Eye Disease
Adults with a deficiency of vitamin D are at increased risk for developing dry eye disease than those without low levels of the nutrient, a study finds. Medscape Medical News
Study Links Air Pollution and Failed Glaucoma Surgery
A population study of California Medicare patients found that high air pollution levels correlated with the risk for failure of incisional glaucoma surgery. Medscape Medical News
Glaucoma Coaches Boost Med Adherence, Study Finds
Patients who went through the SEE program in Michigan were more likely to stick to their drug regimen and reported less distress related to their condition. Medscape Medical News