Ophthalmology

Mental Health Scores Decreased in Patients Who Developed POAG

June 18th 2025

Patients with type 2 diabetes had a lower risk of glaucoma when they used glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists across multiple studies.

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Corneal Curvature Measurements Significantly Affected by Dry Eye

June 11th 2025

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Punctal Plugs Effective, Safe in Treating Moderate, Severe Dry Eye Disease

June 3rd 2025

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Lower Odds of Cataract Associated With Antioxidant Index

May 28th 2025

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May 14th 2025

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December 28th 2022

ICYMI: Top Content From AAO 2022

Coverage of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) included interviews with experts on thyroid eye disease and anti–vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, as well as breaking research.

December 20th 2022

Symptoms of DED Have Increased in Pediatric Population Due to Screen Time

A new study has found that prolonged screen time may cause increased symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) in children.

December 9th 2022

Ganglion Cell Complex Thinning Associated With Faster Central Visual Field Decline

A retrospective cohort study found that rapid thinning of the ganglion cell complex was associated with central visual field decline.

December 6th 2022

Intense Pulsed Light Shows Promise as Treatment for Gland Dysfunction Causing Dry Eye

Meibomian gland dysfunction, an etiological factor of dry eye disease, showed promising results in response to treatment with intense pulsed light.

December 1st 2022

Gene Variants That Protect Against Alzheimer Disease Could Increase Risk of AMD

The risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) could be linked to structural variations in the APOE gene that were previously found to be associated with protection against Alzheimer disease.

November 22nd 2022

What We’re Reading: Global Oral Health Status Report; Predictive Value of Cholesterol Varies by Race; Disparities for People With Impaired Vision

AJMC Staff

A report from the World Health Organization highlights the global burden of oral diseases; study shows the predictive value of a “good” cholesterol level varies between Black and White patients; CDC report suggests people with impaired vision are not receiving proper health care.

November 21st 2022

Clinically Meaningful DED Subtypes Differ in Demographics, Symptoms, Signs

A study found that dry eye disease (DED) can be separated into 5 subtypes, all of which differed significantly.

November 19th 2022

Patients Satisfied With Discharge Teaching Quality, Outcomes After Cataract Surgery

A recent study found that patients who had cataract surgery were satisfied overall with discharge teaching quality, were well prepared for discharge, and had good postdischarge outcomes.

November 17th 2022

High Polygenic Risk Associated With Rapid Structural, Functional Progression in Early POAG

A high glaucoma polygenic risk was associated with glaucoma progression in the early stages of primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG).

November 6th 2022

Eye Care Saw Drop Among Older Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A decline in eye care utilization was found in older patients, with significant differences based on age, race, and ethnicity.

November 3rd 2022

Social Determinants of Health Associated With Severe Visual Impairment

A quality improvement study found that severe visual impairment was affected by various social determinants of health, including low socioeconomic status, race, and educational level.

November 1st 2022

Dr Paul Hahn: Retina Field Has Been Rife With Therapeutic Changes

Recent FDA approvals and therapies under FDA review are adding new treatments to the armamentarium, said Paul Hahn, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina.

October 27th 2022

Dr Michel Michaelides Speaks About Implications of Gene Therapy Study Results in Ophthalmology

Skylar Jeremias Julia Bonavitacola

The results of a study showing improved functional vision and retinal sensitivity have implications for gene therapy in ophthalmological conditions, explained Michel Michaelides, MD, FACP, a consultant ophthalmologist and a professor of ophthalmology at the University College London Institute of Ophthalmology's Genetics Department.

October 18th 2022

Dr Steven Yeh: Xipere’s New Delivery Method Requires Patient, Physician Education

Patients with uveitis and their physicians may be very familiar with intravitreal injections, but triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension (Xipere) has a novel delivery method, said Steven Yeh, MD, professor and the Stanley Truhlsen Jr. Chair in Ophthalmology at the Truhlsen Eye Institute, University of Nebraska Medical Center.

October 11th 2022

Dr Parisa Emami-Naeni on the Lack of Racial Diversity in Ophthalmology Residency Programs

Different factors have contributed to the lack of racial diversity in ophthalmology residency programs, and these programs build the future of the workforce, said Parisa Emami-Naeni, MD, MPH, assistant professor of ophthalmology at University of California, Davis, and vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist at UC Davis Eye Center.

October 10th 2022

Implementing Clinical Informatics Tools for Primary Care–Based Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Sally L. Baxter, MD, MSc Quinn Quackenbush, MSN, RN John Cerda, BA Chhavi Gregg, BDS, MHA Marlene Millen, MD Christine Thorne, MD, MPH

The authors describe a primary care–based diabetic retinopathy screening program incorporating telemedicine, strong health information technology engagement, and development of clinical informatics tools.

October 4th 2022

Dr Paul Hahn Highlights Emerging Technologies in Ophthalmology

It is an exciting time in the field of retina for emerging technologies, said Paul Hahn, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina.

October 3rd 2022

Family Medicine Doctors, AI Could Be Effective in DR Screening

Posters presented at AAO 2022 found that family medicine doctors and artificial intelligence (AI) were able to screen patients for diabetic retinopathy (DR) effectively, although false negatives in AI need to be improved.

September 27th 2022

Dr Paul Hahn Highlights Shifting Trends Among Retina Specialists

There has been a sea change in how retina specialists treat retinal diseases, with a progressive shift toward more utilization of anti–vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), said Paul Hahn, MD, vitreoretinal surgeon at NJRetina.

September 26th 2022

Telemedicine, Innovations in Ophthalmology, Inclusive Leadership Among Topics to Be Covered at AAO 2022

The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) will hold its conference in person in Chicago and online from September 30 to October 3, 2022.

September 25th 2022

Students in Urban Areas More Likely to Have Myopia, Anisometropia

A study conducted in Dalian, China, found that children aged 6 to 18 years in urban areas had a higher likelihood of myopia and anisometropia compared with students in rural areas.

September 20th 2022

Teleophthalmology Reduces Rates of Vision Loss, Improves Access to Care

Teleophthalmology not only improves access to care and lowers the cost of care, but it can reduce rates of vision loss for patients with type 2 diabetes, said Parisa Emami-Naeni, MD, MPH, assistant professor of ophthalmology at University of California, Davis, and vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist at UC Davis Eye Center.

September 19th 2022

Black, Mexican-American Adolescents More Likely to Have Poor Visual Function

Adolescents who identified as Black, Mexican-American, or low-income and/or were not US citizens were more likely to report worse subjective visual function.

September 12th 2022

Patients Using SCS Triamcinolone Acetonide Had Lower Corticosteroid-Related IOP Elevation

A study found that patients who had no need of rescue therapy had a reduced risk of corticosteroid-related intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation when using SCS triamcinolone acetonide.

September 9th 2022

Fluorescein Angiography Predominantly Peripheral Lesions Associated With Worsening of Diabetic Retinopathy

A prospective, multicenter, longitudinal observational study found that diabetic retinopathy worsening could be associated with fluorescein angiography predominantly peripheral lesions over 4 years.

September 6th 2022

Dr Vivienne Hau: Without Representation, Clinical Trials Cannot Adequately Judge Drug Effectiveness

Different populations respond differently to drugs and treatments, but without adequate representation in clinical trials, it will be hard to judge the effectiveness of a new treatment, explained Vivienne Hau, MD, clinical assistant professor with the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.

August 30th 2022

Wearing Glasses Inversely Associated With COVID-19 in Unadjusted Analysis

A cohort study found that there was an inverse association between COVID-19 infection and wearing glasses in an unadjusted analysis, although this association was not identified when adjusting for confounders.

August 23rd 2022

Dr Vivienne Hau on the Role of Physicians, Researchers to Address Needs of Racial/Ethnic Minorities

Adequate training will help physicians and researchers better address the needs of the communities they’re targeting, explained Vivienne Hau, MD, clinical assistant professor with the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.

August 22nd 2022

Links Found Between Cataract, Asthma Development

After examining national survey data, researchers found a bidirectional association in patients with cataracts and with asthma.

August 17th 2022

Teleophthalmology Is Here Today, but Insurance Coverage, Reimbursement Will Change