Psoriasis Raises Retinal Vein Occlusion Risk For Those With Diabetic Retinopathy
Investigators evaluated the association between psoriasis and the occurrence of retinal
vein occlusion in those with a diabetic retinopathy diagnosis.
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Cataracts More Likely in Patients Using Insulin, Other Medications
Researchers evaluated associations between prescribed drug exposures and cataract development in a nationally representative sample.
Repeated Intravitreal Injections Protective Against Dry Eye
Researchers investigate the effects of serial anti-VEGF intravitreal injections on the ocular surface and meibomian glands.
Quitting Smoking Reduces Need for Thyroid Eye Surgery
An IRIS® registry study found smoking associated with a higher risk of surgical intervention for thyroid eye disease.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Primed to Change Ophthalmology
Innovators and educators including Michael D. Abràmoff, MD, T.Y. Alvin Liu, MD, Aaron Lee, MD, and Aazim A. Siddiqui, MD, speculate about how deep learning technologies are primed to expand ophthalmology’s capabilities.
Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the Eye
However, research shows moderate alcohol use could offer some protective benefits. Clinicians Esen K. Akpek, MD, of Wilmer Eye, Victoria L. Tseng, MD, of UCLA, and Avnish Deobhakta, MD, of New York Ear and Eye, serve up some advice.
Bariatric Surgery for Obesity Shows ‘Healing Effect’ on Choroidal Tissue
Patients who underwent bariatric surgery displayed improved choroidal structure after 6 months.
Glaucoma Can Develop After Vitreoretinal Surgery, But Statins May Help Mitigate Risk
Long-term systemic statin use may reduce glaucoma risk after vitreoretinal surgery, according to a report.
Taping Face Masks May Help Relieve Dry Eye Symptoms
Taping upper edges of a facemask is associated with significantly better ocular surface stability, and a decrease in symptoms of dryness.
For Diabetic Macular Edema, Brolucizumab Shows “Robust” Visual, Structural Gains
The intravitreal injection improves acuity and reduces retinal fluid in a 12-week therapy regimen for patients with diabetic macular edema, researchers report.
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