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.
Study Aims to Identify How Classrooms Can Better Accommodate Visually Impaired Students
A team from Malaysia is embarking on a scoping review intended to compile the best ideas and make appropriate recommendations.
October 23, 2024
One-year Antiviral Course Improves Outcomes for HZO Patients
This new treatment regimen significantly reduced inflammation, pain and disease flare-ups at 12 and 18 months, study finds.
October 23, 2024
Lid Retraction in TED May Be Responsive to Tamsulosin
The alpha-1 antagonist could help patients experiencing sympathetic overstimulation of Müller’s muscle, the presumed mechanism of this symptom, a small study suggests.
October 23, 2024
Over Four Million Americans Have Glaucoma, Study Finds
Just over one-third experience visual impairment as a result. Disease prevalence was twice as high in Black populations.
October 22, 2024
IOP, c/d Ratio Greater in Affected Eyes with Iris Melanoma
This asymmetry wasn’t found in conjunction with a nevus, suggesting the association may be a good indicator of malignancy.
October 22, 2024
AMD, Glaucoma Associated with Heart Failure, Dementia
Study shows older age and chronic inflammation can raise risks for either.
October 22, 2024
Sleep Apnea and H. pylori Infections Strong Risk Factors to Consider for POAG
A systematic review calls attention to these and others, as well as the potential interplay among them.
October 21, 2024
Mental Health Conditions More Common in Dry Eye Patients, Nationwide Sample Reveals
Although medication use contributed, the link remained even after accounting for side effects of antidepressant therapy. Also, Black participants had a disproportionately greater association.
October 21, 2024
Foveal Hyperreflective Vertical Lines on SD-OCT Present in Several Underlying Conditions
A small case series observed this finding in patients with macular telangiectasia, AMD, diabetic retinopathy and scarring, as well as in eyes experiencing mechanical stress and fluid resorption.
October 18, 2024
Glaucoma Risk increases 20% Per Diopter of Myopia, Study Finds
Routine OCT scanning in at-risk patients enhances specificity and sensitivity, allowing earlier identification and better treatment outcomes.
October 18, 2024
Study: Patching as Monotherapy Resulted in Worse Outcomes for Amblyogenic Children
Visual acuity and stereoacuity both improved more in those who also completed either vision therapy or perceptual learning exercises.
October 18, 2024
Study Shows Referral Delay in Black vs. White NAION Patients
This was not due to disparities in access to care, but most likely because rarity of the finding led to alternate diagnoses.
October 18, 2024
OCT-A Detects Early Microvascular Changes in Eyes with NPDR
Recent research demonstrates how this more accessible technique can effectively spot disease progression, enhancing clinicians’ predictive capabilities and guiding intervention milestones.
October 17, 2024
Study Characterizes Acute CRAO Presentations, Outcomes
Baseline OCT correlated poorly with long-term prognosis, but better baseline VA was associated with visual gain.
October 17, 2024
New Evidence Strengthens the Link Between Air Pollution and Keratoconus
Fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide may exacerbate eye rubbing and atopy, known risk factors of the disease.
October 16, 2024
New Study Highlights Importance of Accurate Magnification Correction in Retinal Imaging
Researchers emphasize that neutralizing optical distortions is key to reliable vessel measurements, especially in studies of myopia and systemic health biomarkers.
October 16, 2024
Deeper Macular Staphyloma Increases Retinoschisis Risk
New research shows highly myopic eyes that developed this complication were also more likely to have vitreomacular traction, retinal arteriolar traction and greater axial length.
October 16, 2024
Optometric Practice Data Shown to Improve OCT Reference Database Accuracy
The metrics and anatomical parameters obtained from almost 5,000 individuals could provide more precise cut-off values of healthy eyes and help train learning models.
October 15, 2024
Post-op Endophthalmitis Rates Lower in Cases of IOL Exchange
Researchers were pleasantly surprised to find that these patients fared better than primary cataract surgery patients, given the absence of a posterior capsular barrier in a second procedure.
October 15, 2024
Black Glaucoma Patients Less Likely to Undergo MIGS Procedure
Recent study highlights racial distinctions in a large patient population.
October 15, 2024
Rebound Tonometry Provided for the Seated Slit Lamp Patient
A new device configuration can provide a quick and comfortable experience for both clinician and patient.
October 11, 2024
En Face OCT Better than B-Scan in Diagnosis of Early Macular Atrophy in AMD
Presumed iRORA lesions can in fact be components of cRORA about one-quarter of the time, analysis finds.
October 11, 2024
Older Age, Moderate Visual Impairment Linked to Worse GA Outcomes
A study involving over 18,000 patients with the condition found that by 36 months, 19% progressed to neovascular AMD, which doubled the risk of exudative conversion in the fellow eye.
October 11, 2024
Researchers Explore Possible Blood Test for AMD
Three particular metabolite biomarkers offer strong preliminary evidence to pave the way in developing the first routine lab study for this disease.
October 11, 2024
New Study Highlights Likelihood of Macular Retinoschisis in Elderly High Myopes
Data reveals a 27.9% prevalence among this patient population, emphasizing the need for greater awareness and monitoring of its impact on vision health.
October 10, 2024
Two Fundus Camera Candidates for DR Screening Show Promise
In a large UK initiative, ultra-widefield imaging demonstrated high sensitivity for referrable cases.
October 10, 2024
In UK, SLTs by Optometry as Safe and Effective as Those Done by Ophthalmology
Recent study demonstrated that outcomes were similar at 24 months post-op.
October 10, 2024
In Early, Moderate POAG, Strain on Lamina Cribrosa Affects RNFL Thickness Decrease
Not only IOP but also ONH geometric factors are important in the progression of glaucoma.
October 9, 2024
Axial Elongation, Myopia Progression Vary by Region, Ethnicity and Age
Compared to children in European countries, those in East Asia advanced faster, with larger differences observed in younger eyes.
October 9, 2024
Fragmented Circadian Rhythm May Increase DR Risk
This potential relationship was tested in part due to the well-documented effect that this bodily process plays in regulating glucose homeostasis.
October 9, 2024
Study Highlights Unique Ocular Characteristics of Children with History of ROP
New research reveals that these patients have a shorter axial length, steeper cornea and thicker macula, and calls for ongoing efforts to assess the long-term impact on visual outcomes.
October 8, 2024
Vessel Density on OCT-A May Differentiate True from Pseudo Optic Disc Swelling
In a new case series, this measurement was significantly higher in eyes with drusen and controls than those with papilledema or NAION.
October 8, 2024
Outer Retinal Thinning May Signal Cognitive Decline in Those with Early AMD
This measurement was associated with atrophy of the brain regions involved in vision, memory and dementia-related regions.
October 8, 2024
California Notes Improvement in ROP Care, Reducing Incidence and Racial Disparities
These trends differed from the contrasting increases seen in national trends.
October 7, 2024
Intraretinal Hyperreflective Bodies in Intermediate, Late AMD Relate to Migrating RPE Cells
OCT revealed that these lesions were also associated with defects in the ELM and ellipsoid zone.
October 7, 2024
Success of Trabeculectomy Low in Glaucoma Patients of African Ancestry
Study finds greater susceptible to complications in those requiring surgery at a younger age or subjects with a known family history of the condition.
October 7, 2024
Study Describes Risk Factors for Ocular Complications in HZO
Researchers found that increased age, female sex, steroids at initial visit and stromal involvement were each linked with higher odds of developing further problems.
October 4, 2024
Study Identifies OCT-A Parameters to Predict DME Treatment Response
At baseline, patients who experienced good outcomes on ranibizumab therapy tended to have higher vascular densities in the superficial and deep capillary plexuses and smaller FAZ areas.
October 4, 2024
Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Neovascular Glaucoma After Vein Occlusion
Absence of PVD, Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, diabetic retinopathy and CRVO vs. BRVO incidents are all linked to a higher likelihood. The findings emphasize the importance of early detection and monitoring.
October 4, 2024
Glaucoma Patients Using Alpha Agonists May Have Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
Large study sees a 15% increase in those on the therapy compared with beta-blockers use, which has previously been shown to be protective.
October 3, 2024
Research Uncovers Differences in MNV Response to Anti-VEGF Therapy
Study finds type 2 macular neovascularization decreases more significantly in size and volume over one year of treatment.
October 3, 2024
Be on Guard for Fellow-Eye Disease in PXS
OCT-A could reveal subclinical signs of disease even when slit lamp exam and other methods don’t.
October 3, 2024
Hydroxychloroquine Intake Impacts ONL Thinning
Understanding associations between this medication use and the thinning of retinal regions could serve as an early diagnostic indicator for retinal toxicity.
October 2, 2024
Inverted ILM Flap Best Technique For Macular Atrophy in Myopic Traction Maculopathy
In a new study, half of patients with both diagnoses eventually required surgery, and this procedure conferred a success rate of 94%.
October 2, 2024
OSSN Risk Factors for Development of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Identified
Size and severity, as well as recurrence of the malignancy, were all associated with greater odds.
October 2, 2024
Pupils Constrict at High Altitudes, Study Finds
Short-term exposure also led to decreased iris curvature and widened angle opening distance, trabecular-iris space area and angle recess area.
October 1, 2024
Adjuvant Chemo After Enucleation Reduces Recurrence, Improves Survival in Retinoblastoma
Study underscores global discrepancies in defining high-risk histopathology features, calling for a more standardized approach to improve outcomes.
October 1, 2024
Myopia Epidemic Projected to Affect Nearly 740 Million Children Worldwide by 2050
Researchers show a disproportionate impact on girls and East Asian populations in a new study, and they urge swift action to address this public health burden.
October 1, 2024
Myopic Kids More Likely to Experience Dry Eye than Non-myopes
Emmetropes had longer tear break-up times and no evidence of ocular surface disease in a recent large study. Greater screen use is a potential culprit.
September 30, 2024
Age at Diagnosis Prime Factor in Amblyopia Treatment Disparities; Socioeconomic Status Also Significant
Early vision screen and comprehensive pediatric care may address these.
September 30, 2024
