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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

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

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

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

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

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