The News Feed
Timely reports on clinical research, legislative updates and product launches, from the editors of Review of Optometry and RCCL. Stories post each weekday morning.
Retinal Sensitivity Varies Across Macula in Early, Intermediate AMD
A recent study correlated microperimetry and contrast sensitivity findings with disease stage, suggesting potential new ways to tracking progression.
July 26, 2024
Optic Nerve Blood Flow Altered in Patients with Sleep Disorder, Study Finds
Measuring vascular density via OCT-A may help clinicians diagnose and monitor obstructive sleep apnea-hypopnea syndrome.
July 26, 2024
Allergic Conjunctivitis Complicates, Diminishes Ortho-K Intervention
Affected children experienced greater axial elongation after three years, study finds. Suspension of lens wear and the impact of inflammation both likely contributed.
July 26, 2024
Vitamin D Supplement Could Improve DED Symptoms
Its anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties may improve some tear film parameters and subjective ratings, meta-analysis concludes.
July 25, 2024
Non-white Patients More Likely to Present with Worse VA at Time of Cataract Surgery
Language barriers and socioeconomic disadvantages shown to delay timely access to care, extending the burden of visual impairment prior to intervention.
July 25, 2024
Severe Atopic Dermatitis Increases Glaucoma Patient’s Risk of Needing Surgery
This stage of the condition may influence an individual’s clinical features by increasing the frequency of blunt ocular trauma and the degree of intraocular inflammation.
July 25, 2024
Dystrophies Comprise Two-Thirds of All Corneal Opacity Presentations
Fuchs’ was the most common etiology for such findings in a recent IRIS Registry analysis.
July 24, 2024
Women with Prediabetes Have Decreased Odds of Retinopathy
National survey data also revealed that underrepresented ethnic populations may have increased risk.
July 24, 2024
Older Age Associated with Retreatment in Thyroid Eye Disease
At one year, roughly one in four patients in this study had received a second course of teprotumumab.
July 24, 2024
Study Finds Red Light Therapy Cuts Ocular Elongation Rate and SER Increase
Fourteen months of TID application saved 0.28mm of AL growth and -0.64D of refractive progression in treated subjects.
July 23, 2024
Men with DME Show More Inflammation on OCT than Women
Hyperreflective foci and thickening of the inner nuclear layer were more prominent in a recent study. Researchers speculate that estrogen may play a protective role.
July 23, 2024
Study Highlights Prognostic Value of Choriocapillaris Alterations in AMD Progression
This offers a potential biomarker for risk stratification and monitoring that could lead to more targeted clinical interventions, researchers say.
July 23, 2024
Uncorrected Refractive Error Severely Impacts Over 160 Million Individuals Globally
Prevalences of blindness and vision impairment have grown exponentially in the past two decades.
July 22, 2024
SLT, Drops Show Comparable Efficacy in Meta-Analysis
More patients on topical therapy achieved at least a 20% IOP reduction, but the laser procedure was better at reducing the need for glaucoma surgeries, number of meds and incidence of ocular adverse effects.
July 22, 2024
Eyecare Appointments, Services Less Common in Those with Dementia
Patients with coexisting glaucoma or AMD received less care on average than their counterparts without the neurodegenerative condition in a recent study.
July 22, 2024
Soft Daily Toric Prescribing Has Doubled Since 2000
Global survey trends reveal enthusiasm for the modality, along with considerable variability in preferences among countries and regions.
July 19, 2024
Glaucoma More Severe, Progresses Faster in Longer Eyes
Study finds a larger ovality index and parapapillary atrophy area, greater retinal thinning and more rapid change in mean deviation and VF index.
July 19, 2024
Stress Found to Increase IOP About 4mm Hg in Glaucoma Patients
Researchers suggest counseling affected individuals on avoidance and coping strategies.
July 19, 2024
Oral Antioxidant and Carotenoid Supplementation Slows Central GA Progression
Post hoc analysis of AREDS data clarifies the regimen’s effect in reducing lesion growth toward the fovea, a finding that could support vision preservation among patients with late-stage disease.
July 18, 2024
Physical Activity Can Lower Risk of Depression in Older Adults with Hyperopia
A lifestyle that prioritizes movement as well as sleep mediated the relationship between refractive error and mood disorders.
July 18, 2024
Sex, Age Affect CSC Development in Choroidal Endothelial Cells
It’s more than just their “Type A” personalities—young men are most vulnerable due to the high number of androgen receptors present there.
July 18, 2024
FAF May Help Determine Need for Additional PRP in Proliferative DR
Study finds partially preserved photoreceptor integrity and sensitivity even in laser-treated areas of the retina.
July 17, 2024
Fewer Black Patients Getting Premium IOLs
Race was the only significant variable in a recent study. It’s unclear whether they were offered the option but declined or if the doctor failed to mention the possibility.
July 17, 2024
Study Examines Short-Term Impact of Sunlight on Fundus Blood Flow Perfusion
Continuous exposure for 15 minutes or more is recommended to aid prevention of myopia in children.
July 17, 2024
Repeat DMEK Demonstrates Favorable Clinical Outcomes
This is especially true when conducted for technical failure, while eyes with bullous keratopathy may experience elevated risk of recurrent graft failure.
July 16, 2024
ASCO Touts Record High Number of Optometry School Applicants This Year
News comes as UNC Pembroke college names its dean and announces a 2027 launch. Other new institutions continue to make plans as well.
July 16, 2024
New Daily Multifocal Lens Accommodates More Presbyopes
The “Clariti 1-day Multifocal 3 Add” uses different optical designs for low, medium and high plus powers and offers a wider sphere range than its predecessor.
July 16, 2024
Open-Angle Glaucoma Diagnosis More Likely in Patients with Previous CRVO
Incidence rates were higher than expected, signaling the crucial need for timely evaluation and intervention for signs of the disease.
July 16, 2024
JAK Inhibitors May Reduce Risk of AMD in Patients with Autoimmune Diseases, Study Finds
The effect was seen in patients using these agents to treat systemic inflammation. More work needs to be done before it could be considered a primary therapy for retinal conditions, however.
July 16, 2024
Bilateral Cataract Surgery Poses No Increased Complications in UK Study
One healthcare center routinely offered the procedure with positive results.
July 15, 2024
Several Systemic Diseases and Drugs May Alter Inner Retinal Measures on OCT
Thinning and increased cupping are associated with systemic steroids, sex hormones and rhinitis, while the opposite findings are linked to antineoplastics and liver or urinary diseases.
July 15, 2024
Study Links Social Vulnerability to Glaucoma-Related Severe Visual Impairment or Blindness
This is in addition to traditional risks like older age, elevated IOP and worse baseline status at diagnosis.
July 15, 2024
Shorter TBUT Associated with Worse Repeatability of AS-OCT Epithelial Thickness Maps
Otherwise, the screening technique fared well, particularly when measuring total corneal depth.
July 12, 2024
UWF-FA Reveals DR Progression Associated with Nonperfusion
Neovascularization, however, was less strongly correlated with disease advancement in a large retrospective review of over one thousand images.
July 12, 2024
OCT-A Can Monitor Microvasculature Dropout in Myopic POAG Eyes
Doing so can help identify progression in eyes with such structural alterations.
July 12, 2024
MD Groups Respond to Study Linking GLP-1 Treatment to NAION
The American Academy of Ophthalmology and North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society stress that more research is needed to determine whether the association is causal.
July 11, 2024
BRAF Inhibitors Increase Risk of Noninfectious Uveitis in Melanoma and Lung Cancer Patients
Prior to undergoing treatment with these agents, individuals should receive comprehensive education on potential complications.
July 11, 2024
Pentosan Takes Its Toll on the Retina
Pay close attention to progressive thinning in these patients.
July 11, 2024
Ocular Emergency Visits More Common in Hispanic, Uninsured Patients
Improving access to routine eyecare may reduce caseloads by preventing consequences of untreated chronic diseases like vitreous hemorrhage in PDR, study suggests.
July 10, 2024
In NTG, Microvasculature Dropout and Arterial Stiffness Lead to Faster Macular Thinning Rates
The appearance of both types of vascular insufficiency increased the likelihood of the macular GCIPL being affected.
July 10, 2024
Myopia Associated with Lower Rates of DR, AMD, Angle Closure, Study Finds
Conversely, high refractive error correlated with a higher prevalence of POAG.
July 10, 2024
Topo-guided LASIK and SMILE Comparable in Efficacy, Safety at Three Months
The former achieved faster visual recovery in the immediate post-op period, study finds, but did not wholly eliminate HOAs as anticipated.
July 9, 2024
Metamorphopsia Score at One-month Post-Vitrectomy Predictive of Long-term Outcomes
Researchers observed a significant improvement in symptom severity immediately after surgery for macula-involved RRD, which then stabilized after a year.
July 9, 2024
Atropine May Slow Progression in Children with Both Myopia and Intermittent Exotropia
However, some question the baseline characteristics used in the study.
July 9, 2024
Susvimo Implant Re-enters US Market for Treatment of Wet AMD
The FDA has approved the updated device following the resolution of leakage concerns that caused it to be pulled from the shelves in October 2022.
July 8, 2024
VEGF-A Elevated in Glaucoma Patients
Overexpression may damage retinal ganglion cells and/or impair aqueous outflow. Researchers hope the association may play a future role as a biomarker of early disease activity.
July 8, 2024
Meibomian Gland Morphological Abnormalities Found in Children
Risk factors include elevated body mass index, an unhealthy diet and reduced outdoor activity.
July 8, 2024
Popular Type 2 Diabetes Drug Associated with Increased Risk of NAION
Though causality could not be determined, researchers observed a higher incidence of the event among patients on GLP-1 receptor agonists than those taking other diabetes or weight loss medications.
July 8, 2024
SLT Performs Better at Higher Baseline IOP
Conversely, PGA drops demonstrated a greater treatment effect in eyes with intraocular pressures below 20mm Hg in this post hoc analysis.
July 5, 2024
Contact Lenses in Pediatric Populations Have Good Safety Profile
Scoping review finds adverse events were not uncommon, though, mostly comprising corneal staining and punctate keratitis.
July 5, 2024
