Ophthalmology

Economic Burden in Late-Stage AMD High in Patients and Caregivers in US

November 12th 2024

Polygenic risk score was valuable in enhancing risk prediction models for primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG.

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Intraocular Pressure in Glaucoma Predicted Through Machine-Learning Model

November 6th 2024

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Survival Differences Seen Among Children With Retinoblastoma in European Countries

October 24th 2024

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Evidence Suggests Association Between Eye Disease, Dementia

October 14th 2024

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October 8th 2024

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Navigating the Advances in the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care

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Application of Recent Data in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

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Patient-Centered Treatment Plans for Management of Neovascular (Wet) AMD and Diabetic Macular Edema: Insights on Recent Efficacy, Safety, and Real-World Data to Improve Adherence and Outcomes

Integrating Multi-Cancer Early Detection Tests Into Clinical Practice: The Health Economics Perspective for Managed Care Professionals

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The Evolving Strategies for Managing nAMD and DME: Empowering Managed Care Decisions for Improved Patient Outcomes

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October 12th 2020

Trial Finds Low-Dose Atropine Eyedrops May Slow Myopia Progression

Compared with placebo, low-dose atropine (0.01%) eyedrops may slow myopia (nearsightedness) progression and axial elongation in Chinese children with low and moderate myopia.

October 8th 2020

Report Describes Case of SARS-CoV-2 Found in Ocular Tissues of Former COVID-19 Patient

Researchers found the nucleocapsid protein (NP) antigen of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), existed intracellularly in the ocular tissues of a patient who previously had COVID-19.

October 6th 2020

Data Highlight Efficacy, Safety of Potential Pharmacologic Treatment for Ptosis

Oxymetazoline, 0.1% may hold potential as a promising treatment option for individuals with acquired blepharoptosis, according to results of a pooled analysis published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

October 1st 2020

Membrane Contraction Contributes to Increase in Choroidal Thickness in Patients With ERM

In patients with idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM), membrane contraction contributed to increased choroidal thickness, according to study results published in PLoS One.

September 30th 2020

Ban on Gay Men Donating Corneas May No Longer Be Supported by Evidence

Federal policy in the United States and Canada prohibiting men who have sex with another man (MSM) from donating corneas has led to the disqualification of between 1558 and 3217 cornea donations in 2018 alone, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

September 24th 2020

Tool Holds Potential for Biomarker-Based Diagnoses of Adolescent Concussion

For the first time, researchers demonstrated that quantitative pupillary light reflex (PLR) metrics can be used to differentiate concussed adolescent athletes from healthy athletes.

September 22nd 2020

Age of Myopia Onset May Impact Risk of High Myopia in Adulthood

The risk of developing high myopia is relatively high among children with myopia onset at a young age, while each year of delay in the age of onset substantially reduces the chance of developing high myopia in adulthood.

September 16th 2020

Can Wearing Eyeglasses Mitigate COVID-19 Risk?

Among individuals hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Suizhou, China, the proportion of patients who wore glasses for extended daily periods was smaller than the general population.

September 14th 2020

High Add Power Multifocal Contact Lenses Slow Myopia Progression in Children

In children, high add power multifocal contact lenses significantly reduced the rate of myopia (nearsightedness) progression over 3 years compared with medium add power and single-vision lenses.

September 10th 2020

Study Details Long-term CSC Recurrence After IVBI Treatment

In patients with central serous chorioretinopathy, eyes treated with intravitreal bevacizumab injections and which achieved complete resolution of subretinal fluid have a 50% chance of CSC recurrence in the long term.

September 9th 2020

Model Finds AI Diagnosis of Pediatric Diabetic Retinopathy Effective, Cost-Saving

Point-of-care diabetic retinopathy screening using autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems is effective and cost-saving for children with diabetes and their caregivers.

September 2nd 2020

Pandemic May Significantly Limit Access to Pediatric Ophthalmology Care

Survey results show the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic will leave some pediatric ophthalmology practices strained if not irreparably harmed.

September 1st 2020

Researchers Repair Damaged Corneas Using Healthy Stem Cells

For the first time in the United States, researchers have rebuilt damaged corneas using a patient’s own stem cells to aid in the recovery from ocular injuries such as chemical burns.

August 28th 2020

Study Highlights COVID-19 Ocular Manifestations in Children

Children hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Wuhan, China presented with a series of eye manifestations, according to a new study.

August 24th 2020

Study Highlights Sex Differences in Stargardt Disease

Sex may play a modifying role in the 25% of patients with Stargardt disease who carried a combination of a mild and a severe allele, according to results of a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

August 19th 2020

Review Highlights Role of OCT-A in Neurodegenerative Diseases

According to a review published in Eye and Brain, the use of OCT-A, a noninvasive imaging technique for analyzing the retinal and choroidal microvasculature in vivo, can play a pivotal role in the detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases.

August 17th 2020

Are Ophthalmology Practices Adhering to AAO Guidelines?

A study published in JAMA Ophthalmology found that as of April 30, 2020, most practices were complying with American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) guidelines for scheduling patients during the pandemic.

August 12th 2020

Does Retinal Microvascular Structure Impact Neurocognitive Development in Children?

Retinal venular widening and a higher vessel tortuosity are associated with lower performance of short-term visual recognition memory in children aged 4 to 5 years, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.

August 11th 2020

Asymptomatic Patients May Leave COVID-19 Viral Material on Surfaces Following Eye Exams

Despite triage systems in place to exclude patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), viral material was found on ophthalmology examination room surfaces at one center, though the infectivity of the samples was unknown.

August 4th 2020

How Can Big Data Help to Triage Ophthalmology Patients?

New study results published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggest researchers can leverage big data to triage ophthalmic clinic appointments, balancing the glaucoma progression risk against the morbidity risk from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure during ophthalmic care.

August 3rd 2020

Is Ranibizumab Monotherapy Superior to Combination Therapy in Treating Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy?

Ranibizumab, in combination with prompt verteporfin photodynamic therapy, is more effective in treating polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy compared with ranibizumab monotherapy, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

August 1st 2020

Dr Daniel Laroche Discusses Eye-Related Implications, Barriers to Eye Care Amid COVID-19

Whether you fit into the older or younger demographic, staying up to date on eye care is key as growing risks of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration are leading causes of blindness. Moreover, reducing the structural barriers to eye care, which disproportionately affect blacks and Afro Latinos, can assist in advancing the availability of eye health nationwide, said Daniel Laroche, MD, director of Glaucoma Services and president of Advanced Eye Care of New York.

July 29th 2020

Can Artificial Intelligence Lead to Personalized Macular Edema Treatment?

Using automated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, researchers found the presence of subretinal fluid (SRF) in individuals with diabetic macular edema (DME) is associated with lower baseline best-corrected visual acuity. The findings of this retrospective study suggest automated quantification of intraretinal fluid and SRF may be an objective approach to assess DME treatment.

July 22nd 2020

Can Anti-VEGF Therapy Benefit Macular Vessel Density?

Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy may be useful for patients with retinal nonperfusion, as the treatment does not exacerbate the nonperfusion, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

July 21st 2020

Is Epimacular Brachytherapy Superior to Anti-VEGF in Treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration?

Epimacular brachytherapy does not reduce the number of ranibizumab injections required by patients with chronic, active neovascular age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), and it is associated with worse visual acuity compared with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment alone, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

July 16th 2020

Does Facedown Position Improve Macular Hole Surgery Outcomes?

Facedown positioning following surgery is not more likely to close large (≥400 mcm) macular holes compared with seating faced forward, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. However, visual acuity outcomes may be superior when patients are placed facedown after surgery.

July 15th 2020

How Does Obesity Affect Retinochoroidal Vasculature?

Subclinical changes in retinochoroidal vasculature occur in obese individuals, according to a study published in PLoS ONE. Surgical intervention, such as bariatric surgery, may have a favorable outcome on the choroidal thickness in these patients’ eyes.

July 8th 2020

Study Finds Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities in Uveal Melanoma Treatment

Racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic status disparities exist in uveal melanoma treatment and survival, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

July 7th 2020

Indoor Humidity, Particulate Matter Associated With Worse Dry Eye Symptoms

Increased particulate matter exposure is associated with worse dry eye metrics, after adjusting for humidity, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The study also found that humidity is positively associated with dry eye metrics, potentially due to the fact that higher humidity increases microbial growth and subsequent particulate matter size and mass.

July 2nd 2020

Can Red Light Exposure Improve Eyesight?