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Empagliflozin Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

β€” But the drug didn't appear to lower the risk of incident nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

 An ophthalmoscope image of an eye with diabetic retinopathy.

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Vision Problems in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Uncovered With Comprehensive Workup

Optical assessments and machine-learning approaches allow for accurate diagnosis

Nov 27, 2024
AREDS Supplements May Slow Geographic Atrophy Progression Toward the Fovea

Post hoc analysis sparks discussion on their role in GA treatment and clinical trials

Nov 25, 2024
Increases in Myopia Progression in Kids Tied to the COVID Pandemic

Closure of schools and cancelling of activities likely played a role

Nov 25, 2024
Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors

Tissue donation guided by different rules than organ donation, with less transparency, some say

Nov 24, 2024
Increases in Myopia Progression in Kids Tied to the COVID Pandemic

Closure of schools and cancelling of activities likely played a role

Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors

Tissue donation guided by different rules than organ donation, with less transparency, some say

Ophthalmology Case Studies

Growing Eye Mass Leads to a Rare Diagnosis

Tropical parasitic disease is often asymptomatic, but beware of unexplained ocular symptoms

A photo of skewers of crocodile meat at a market.
Eye Pain and Deteriorating Vision After Treatment for Macular Degeneration

Case highlights risk-benefit considerations with concurrent bilateral intravitreal injections

 A photo of a surgeon performing an intravitreal injection.
What Caused the Pigmented Spot on Teen Boy's Eye?

Authors discuss how best to diagnose and manage him, given the absence of any symptoms

 A photo of a teen male undergoing a slit lamp examination of his eye.

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Ophthalmologists Warn Against Surgery to Change Eye Color

Risks include vision-threatening infections, inflammatory issues, pigment migration

Nov 22, 2024
A photo of a woman with one blue and one green eye.
Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema

In the third year, 88% of patients could go 12 weeks or longer with 8-mg dose

Nov 18, 2024
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Higher BP Linked to Faster Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma

Ophthalmologists say findings emphasize the importance of adhering to medication regimens

Nov 15, 2024
A photo of a mature woman monitoring her high blood pressure.
AMA Delegates Want Better Protection From Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Delegates express concerns that PPE doesn't always cover women, who are more at risk of exposure

Nov 12, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
New Framework for Deciding When to Operate on Patients With Epiretinal Membranes

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, leads a discussion about the presentation given by Yasha S. Modi, MD, at AAO

Nov 11, 2024
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AMA Delegates Dive Into Water Bead Injuries; Patients' 'Scanxiety' Over Test Results

Members also debate alternative ways states can safely license foreign med-school graduates

Nov 10, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Slow Start for AI-Assisted Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Despite Promise

Ophthalmologists hope expanded use will lead to more evaluations in primary clinics

Nov 08, 2024
A photo of diabetic retinopathy.
FDA Grants Market Authorization to Light-Therapy System for Dry AMD

Valeda photobiomodulation system slowed disease progression and improved vision

Nov 06, 2024
FDA MARKETING Light delivery system (Valeda) over photos of the product.
Novel Gene Therapy for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, leads a discussion from the AAO meeting

Nov 04, 2024
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Ophthalmologist Identified as Atlanta Shooting Suspect

Retired physician Jay Berger, MD, reportedly suffered a mental health crisis

Oct 30, 2024
A photo of the Four Seasons in Midtown Atlanta.
Approval of Bevacizumab Biosimilar for Ophthalmic Use Could Upend Low-Cost Anti-VEGF

Provision in drug act would prohibit repackaging Avastin, add millions to anti-VEGF therapy cost

Oct 24, 2024
AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Evidence of Durable Vision Improvement With Gene Therapy for Retinitis Pigmentosa

Significant improvement beyond 100 weeks after single injection of mutation-agnostic MCO-010

Oct 22, 2024
AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Laser Trabeculoplasty Tops Eye Drops as Frontline Treatment for Glaucoma

Office procedure reduced visual field loss by 29% over 6 years versus eye drops

Oct 22, 2024
AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
Three Cycles of Chemo Noninferior to Six for Rare Childhood Eye Cancer

Three cycles could become the new standard for retinoblastoma, researchers say

Oct 21, 2024
A photo of a retinoblastoma.
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