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Small Treatment Zone Ortho-K Lens More Effective at Controlling Myopia

However, this came at the expense of decreased visual quality.

09/10/2024

Visual Field Defect Develops in Half of Nonpathologic High Myopes

With observation over eight years, the most commonly seen were an enlarged blind spot and nonspecific defect.

09/09/2024

Myopia More Strongly Correlated with Academic vs. Vocational Education

As further evidence of environmental influences on development, a Chinese study found a protective effect from abandonment of classroom study as late as ages 15 to 18.

09/09/2024

Isolated PAMM Confers Higher Short-term Risk of Cardiovascular Events

Especially in patients older than 50, recognizing this condition can trigger timely referrals for further systemic evaluation, which could be lifesaving.

09/06/2024

Early Optic Nerve Degeneration Indicated by Certain Fatty Acids

The specific subtype served as a proxy for lipopolysaccharide-type endotoxins, which were found associated with a thinner RNFL.

09/06/2024

Study Proposes New Prediction Model for Eyelid Sebaceous Carcinoma Recurrence

Outperforming traditional TNM staging, a novel nomogram that incorporates key risk factors may offer clinicians a more precise forecasting tool.

09/06/2024

Study: 24-2C SITA Faster Most Useful Test for Mild-stage Glaucoma

The number of measurement points may affect the accuracy of the central field-of-view detection more than the difference in the algorithm.

09/05/2024

Diabetes and Uncontrolled Hypertension Linked to Elevated GCC Thickness, Study Finds

New data highlights how these systemic conditions interact and induce retinal changes in glaucoma patients, underscoring the need for further investigation.

09/05/2024

Autoimmune Skin Condition Linked to AMD

Diabetic patients with psoriasis should be monitored for macular changes, study suggests.

09/05/2024

Sequence Matters in Combined Treatment Approach for PDR, Study Shows

Patients who received PRP before anti-VEGF were more likely to undergo pars plana vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage or RD than those treated in the reverse order.

09/04/2024