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Smoking Reduces ONH Vessel Density in Glaucoma
Study shows a dose-dependent association with faster deterioration over time.
04/25/2024
AREDS Report Updates Simplified Severity Scale
This revision—accounting for reticular pseudodrusen and GA—shows that progression rates are substantially higher when using a more comprehensive approach.
04/25/2024
Check MRW Measurements over RNFL for Damage from Anti-VEGF Injections
The former is a more sensitive marker for evaluating the effect of frequent injections on the optic nerve head.
04/25/2024
Glaucoma Med Adherence in First Two Years Predicts Future Patterns
A Danish study of 30,000 patients found increasing age, female sex and low comorbidity score were correlated with better diligence with eye drop treatment for up to 10 years.
04/24/2024
Meta-analysis Demonstrates Effective, Safe Treatment for Uveitic Macular Edema
The noninfectious form was helped by periocular and intraocular corticosteroids. Newer delivery methods have less evidence supporting their use due to the recency of their introduction.
04/24/2024
Study Finds Prophylactic LPI Cost-Effective for PACS
To reduce risk of angle closure, researchers strongly suggest considering this intervention in patients without visually significant cataract.
04/23/2024
Red Light Therapy Less Effective in Pre-myopia Phase
A year of treatment reduced SE refraction by about three-quarters of a diopter among myopes but only one-third of a diopter in pre-myopes.
04/23/2024
Experts Propose Four New Parameters to Boost Accuracy of Glaucoma Dx on OCT
Fovea-to-disc distance, location of the superior and inferior peaks of the cpRNFL thickness curve, and estimated axial length all correlated with RNFL thickness more so than age and disc area in a new study.
04/23/2024
MEWDS Characterized by Unique Photoreceptor Damage Patterns
The inflammatory retinal condition presented a central-to-peripheral gradient of improvement that may suggest specific peripapillary vulnerabilities, researchers suggest.
04/22/2024
Twenty-year Study on Corneal Fungal Infections Shows Shifting Patterns
Candida, Aspergillus and Fusarium were the most common organisms. Patients with filamentous keratitis had different risk factors, better outcomes and decreased need for surgical intervention compared to yeast keratitis.
04/22/2024
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