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

Continuing Medical Education

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2.0 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry

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

1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology, Optometry

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

1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry

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

1.5 Credits / Oncology

1.5 Credits / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Ophthalmology/Optometry

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

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February 23rd 2024

Diagnostic Accuracy Similar Between ChatGPT, Retina Specialists in Small Study

Glaucoma specialists were outperformed by a large language model chatbot when it came to diagnostic and treatment accuracy in glaucoma cases.

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February 21st 2024

Exotropia, Esotropia Risk Factors Include Genetic Duplications on Chromosomes

Esotropia and exotropia could have shared genetic risk factors based on findings that genetif duplications on chromosomes were risk factors for the diseases.

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February 12th 2024

Anti-VEGF Treatment Provides Long-Term Treatment in Diabetic Macular Edema

Although corticosteroids were found to immediately improve best-corrected visual acuity and central macular thickness, anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapies had significant long-term advantages when treating diabetic macular edema.

February 1st 2024

What We’re Reading: Proposed 2025 Medicare Payments; Philips Machines–Related Deaths; Contaminated Copycat Eye Drops

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CMS released the proposed 2025 Advance Notice for the Medicare Advantage (MA) and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Programs; there have been 561 deaths related to the use of Philips’ recalled ventilators and machines for treating obstructive sleep apnea since 2021; the FDA warned the public against copycat eye drops due to infection risk.

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February 1st 2024

Myopic Maculopathy Progression Affects 12% of Children, Adolescents With High Myopia in China

Children and adolescents were at higher risk for myopic maculopathy progression if they had worse best-corrected visual acuity and longer axial length, among other risk factors.

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January 17th 2024

Ultrasound Cycloplasty, Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation Can Reduce IOP in Secondary Glaucoma

Endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation had better effect at early stages and ultrasound cycloplasty had higher safety and tolerance when treating intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with secondary glaucoma.

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January 2nd 2024

Patients With Eye Diseases at Increased Risk of Falls, Fractures

Patients who had cataracts, age-related macular degeneration, and/or glaucoma were at an increased risk of falling and sustaining fractures.

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December 28th 2023

ICYMI: Highlights From AMCP 2023

The top coverage from this year’s Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2023 conference includes interviews on managed care policy, ophthalmic drugs, and formulary management, as well as health plan best practices.

The Top 5 Ophthalmology Articles of 2023

December 23rd 2023

Top 5 Most-Read Ophthalmology Articles of 2023

The top read ophthalmology articles of 2023 included news on FDA approvals and the link between smoking and ocular symptoms, including age-related macular degeneration.

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December 20th 2023

Areas where fireworks were legal had slightly higher odds of firework-related ocular trauma in their residents.

December 12th 2023

Faricimab Increases Fluid-Free Interval, Extends Dosing Interval in Patients With AMD

Patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who were not responsive to anti–vascular endothelial growth factor agents were able to increase their fluid-free intervals with faricimab.

December 11th 2023

Eye Changes After Cataract Surgery Associated With Diabetic Retinopathy

Patients receiving uncomplicated phacoemulsification surgery for cataracts had greater increases in macular and choroidal thickness if they had early diabetic retinopathy without preoperative diabetic macular edema.

$Final Refractive Errors in Children Not Associated With Topical Atropine Eye Drops$

December 4th 2023

Final Refractive Errors in Children Not Associated With Topical Atropine Eye Drops

Children who took short-term topical atropine eye drops, 0.01% to 1.0%, had no difference in final refractive errors 10 to 20 years after treatment.

November 28th 2023

Brolucizumab as Effective as Aflibercept in Macular Edema Treatment

Patients with diabetic macular edema could be treated with brolucizumab with as much effectiveness as aflibercept.

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November 20th 2023

Poor 1-Month BCVA After Intravitreal Injection Was Primary Predictor of Blindness

Patients with retinal vein occlusion-related macular edema had a higher likelihood of blindness and low vision if they had low best-corrected visual acuity after 1 month of intravitreal treatment.

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November 15th 2023

Keratoconus Associated With ADHD in Male Patients

Male adolescent and young adult patients were found to have an increased risk of keratoconus if they had attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), regardless of confounders.

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November 13th 2023

Retinal Thickness Reduced After Treatment With Anti-VEGF Agents

Both the retina as a whole and separate retinal layers had a reduction in retinal thickness after the use of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatments.

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November 6th 2023

Patients With RVO Had Anatomic Improvements After Treatment With Intravitreal Aflibercept

Intravitreal aflibercept was used in patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) which led to functional and anatomic improvements in the patients after treatment.

November 2nd 2023

Prevalence of Glaucoma, POAG Associated With Age, Race in California Medicare Beneficiaries

Medicare beneficiaries in California in 2019 had multiple causes of glaucoma and primary open-angle glaucoma, indicating a need to investigate undiagnosed glaucoma.

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October 30th 2023

Increased Risk of Death, Stroke After Retinal Artery Occlusions

Patients with a history of retinal artery occlusions were found to have an increased risk of myocardial infarction and death compared with patients who had cataracts.

October 16th 2023

Expanded School-Based Vision Testing May Help Address Disparities, Study Says

Age played a part in the decrease in vision testing in adolescents, along with fewer reported tests in primary and school-based settings.

October 11th 2023

Higher Rate of Diabetic Retinopathy Found in Patients With LEP

Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) who presented for cataract surgery had a higher rate of diabetic retinopathy compared with patients with English proficiency.

October 6th 2023

Choriocapillaris Flow Signal Deficits Associated With AMD Severity

RNFL Thickness Associated With Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema

October 2nd 2023

Eyes of patients with pseudophakic cystoid macular edema demonstrated greater retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness compared with healthy eyes.

September 27th 2023

AI Effective in Screening for Referable Diabetic Retinopathy

In a real-world setting, artificial intelligence (AI) proved to be effective in screening for referable diabetic retinopathy.

September 21st 2023

Study Confirms Retinal Structural Associations Between Retinitis Pigmentosa, Macular Edema

Researchers also suggest potential new genetic associations with macular edema, which warrant further research.

September 18th 2023

Differences in Ophthalmology Residents’ Medical Knowledge Ratings Could Indicate Gender Disparities

Although major gender bias on the national level was not found, differences in medical knowledge (MK) ratings could be an indicator of gender bias in ophthalmology education.

September 11th 2023

Drug Manufacturer Payments Associated With Prescribing Higher-Cost Therapies for ARMD

Higher-cost therapies for age-related macular edema (ARMD) were significantly more likely to be prescribed by ophthalmologists accepting manufacturer payments.

September 5th 2023

E-Cigarette, Cigarette Users Have Higher Likelihood of Ocular Symptoms

Severe and frequent ocular symptoms were more likely in adolescents and young adults who used e-cigarettes and cigarettes.

September 3rd 2023

Macular Thickness Maps Effective Tools in Remote Monitoring of eAMD