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"We don't know how they're making these solutions," ophthalmologist says
Significant reductions in glaucoma, ocular hypertension, prescriptions versus metformin
The benign eye growth called "surfer's eye" doesn't just affect surfers
Significant reductions in glaucoma, ocular hypertension, prescriptions versus metformin
The benign eye growth called "surfer's eye" doesn't just affect surfers
Ophthalmology Case Studies
Tropical parasitic disease is often asymptomatic, but beware of unexplained ocular symptoms
Case highlights risk-benefit considerations with concurrent bilateral intravitreal injections
Authors discuss how best to diagnose and manage him, given the absence of any symptoms
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Patients without recent vision exams were diagnosed with glaucoma, cataracts
This group may be delaying treatment until symptoms become severe, findings suggest
In contrast, a larger but less diverse study found cholesterol-lowering drugs protective
Significant improvement in BCVA versus historical declines, 75% decrease in new-onset cases
Case-control study shows reduction in new-onset GA, particularly in nondiabetic patients
Higher rates of progression, interventions, systemic events versus retinopathy without apnea
Significantly lower risk of diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy
But the trial was halted when the funder changed its business focus
Propensity-matched analysis favored the C3 inhibitor over avacincaptad pegol at 12 and 24 months
Studies show 90% reduction in intravitreal treatment burden, durable effect on vision, anatomy
Plastic surgery and ophthalmology top the list
Claims data point to possible protective effect for one common drug class
Updates to device, refill syringe, manufacturing process restore function to expected level
Improved visual acuity, lower prevalence of biomarkers of progressive disease in second eye
