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Asian, Hispanic Groups Underrepresented in Ophthalmology Clinical Trials

Encouragingly, Black populations in research studies were found to be comparable to US Census estimates.
September 29, 2023

Cataract Surgery in Wet AMD is Safe—With Caveats

Posterior capsular rupture risk increased with more pre-op anti-VEGF injections, and less than half of eyes gained three or more lines of VA.
September 29, 2023

Ocular Surface Microbiome Altered in Corneal Disease

The pathogenesis of certain conditions has been gradually recognized to be linked to this factor.
September 29, 2023

Alcohol Consumption Patterns in Men Related to Glaucoma Prevalence

A study based in Japan found both frequency and quantity provided a dose-response association.
September 28, 2023

Cataract, Body Weight, RNFL Thickness All Factors in PACG

Study also shows hyperlipidemia, cholesterol, triglyceride, malondialdehyde and short-term antidepressant exposure are associated with the condition.
September 28, 2023

Not All Screen Time Is Created Equal

Moderate usage may not be harmful and might even improve some aspects of vision, study suggests.
September 28, 2023

New Drug to Hasten Reversal of Mydriasis After Dilated Exam

Studies found Ryzumvi returned pupils nearly to baseline better than placebo at all time points measured, its developers said in announcing its FDA approval.
September 27, 2023

Advanced Corneal Measurements Could Help Detect VF Progression

Stress-strain index and some indicators of scleral rigidity, measured at one month after initiation of latanoprost monotherapy, could be used as biomarkers.
September 27, 2023

Ocular Astigmatism Changes Occur After Mid-40s

Changes from with-the-rule astigmatism in younger ages were three times more likely to pass through oblique astigmatism than sphere-only prescriptions towards against-the-rule in older ages, study shows.
September 27, 2023

Optometry Needed More in Urgent Referral Care

The overburdened and dwindling subspecialty of neuro-ophthalmology inevitably means that ODs will see more patients who require prompt, accurate triaging.
September 27, 2023