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Tear Film Instability More Severe in Patients With Dry Eye, Diabetes

July 2nd 2025

Patients with only dry eye had less severe lid margin abnormalities and orifice plugging along with tear film instability compared with those who were diagnosed with both dry eye and diabetes.

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iAMD Progression Linked to Dysregulation of Complement Pathways

June 25th 2025

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Could Reduce Risk of Glaucoma in Type 2 Diabetes

June 18th 2025

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Mental Health Scores Decreased in Patients Who Developed POAG

June 11th 2025

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Corneal Curvature Measurements Significantly Affected by Dry Eye

June 3rd 2025

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July 4th 2025

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

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The Economics of Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis: Balancing Equity and Access in Resource Allocation

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

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Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care

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Harnessing Data-Driven Insights and Innovations to Enhance AMD and DME Management: Strategic Approaches for Managed Care

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Advancing Care in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: Optimizing Outcomes With Emerging Therapies

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Retinal Data Detect Alzheimer Disease Biomarker Before Cognitive Decline
June 8th 2020

Retinal Data Detect Alzheimer Disease Biomarker Before Cognitive Decline

Gianna Melillo
Researchers discovered retinal data can predict which individuals have cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers of Alzheimer disease pathology before cognitive decline is detectable, according to a study published in PLOS One.
Study Details Alternative End Points for Stargardt Treatment Trials
June 3rd 2020

Study Details Alternative End Points for Stargardt Treatment Trials

Gianna Melillo
Microperimetric mean sensitivity and deep scotoma points may be useful end points for clinical trials investigating emerging treatments for Stargardt disease, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Questionnaire Measures Quality of Life in Children With Strabismus
June 1st 2020

Questionnaire Measures Quality of Life in Children With Strabismus

Gianna Melillo
Strabismus is associated with reduced functional vision and eye-related quality of life (ER-QOL) in children, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Because of this, when defining management goals, the association of strabismus with functional and ER-QOL in children should be considered.
Smart Phone Adaptor Accurately Detects Diabetic Retinopathy
May 28th 2020

Smart Phone Adaptor Accurately Detects Diabetic Retinopathy

Gianna Melillo
Researchers in India were able to successfully use retinal diagnostics via smartphone adaptors to detect a diabetes-related eye disease, according to a study published in Ophthalmology.
Which Patients With Eye Disease Benefit Most From Correcting Vision Problems?
May 25th 2020

Which Patients With Eye Disease Benefit Most From Correcting Vision Problems?

Gianna Melillo
Refractive evaluation should be considered for working-age adults with eye disease and reduced visual acuity, especially if they are new to seeking care for low vision, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
New AI Model Classifies Corneas at Risk for Refractive Surgery
May 21st 2020

New AI Model Classifies Corneas at Risk for Refractive Surgery

Gianna Melillo
A deep learning model appears to be useful in classifying images to provide corneal information and preliminarily identify corneas at risk for refractive surgery, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Study Details Antibiotic Resistance Among Ocular Microorganisms
May 19th 2020

Study Details Antibiotic Resistance Among Ocular Microorganisms

Gianna Melillo
Between 2009 and 2018, trends in antibiotic resistance among ocular microorganisms remained mostly unchanged in the United States, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. However, multidrug resistance, especially among methicillin-resistant staphylococci, remained high throughout the study period.
How Does the Co-Occurrence of Visual Impairment, Dementia Affect Disability Risk?
May 14th 2020

How Does the Co-Occurrence of Visual Impairment, Dementia Affect Disability Risk?

Gianna Melillo
Visual impairment (VI) is estimated to affect around 1 in 11 US adults aged 65 and older and is associated with an increased risk of falls, social isolation, loss of independence, disability, and dementia. Older adults with dementia and self-reported VI may be at high risk for disability, while the co-occurrence of the 2 conditions may potentiate this risk, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Nearsightedness Correlates With High Cognitive Function in Adolescents, Data Show
May 11th 2020

Nearsightedness Correlates With High Cognitive Function in Adolescents, Data Show

Gianna Melillo
Cognitive function, especially verbal intelligence, is strongly and consistently associated with myopia (nearsightedness) among adolescents, according to a study published in BMC Public Health.
Review Finds Lotemax SM Safe to Use After Ocular Surgery
May 8th 2020

Review Finds Lotemax SM Safe to Use After Ocular Surgery

Gianna Melillo
Loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel 0.38% (Lotemax SM) from Bausch & Lomb was found to have no meaningful impact on intraocular pressure or visual acuity when administered to patients post surgery, according to a review published in Clinical Drug Investigation.
Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Glaucoma Progression?
May 6th 2020

Can Artificial Intelligence Predict Glaucoma Progression?

Gianna Melillo
A new test, supported by an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm, can detect glaucoma progression a year and a half earlier than widely used optical coherence tomography retinal imaging technology, according to a study published in Expert Review of Molecular Diagnostics.
Which Reparative Surgery for Retinal Detachment Has Superior Outcomes?
April 29th 2020

Which Reparative Surgery for Retinal Detachment Has Superior Outcomes?

Gianna Melillo
Retinal displacement may be more severe and occurs more frequently in patients who undergo pars plana vitrectomy as opposed to pneumatic retinopexy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repair, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Lipid Accelerates Corneal Wound Healing, Study Finds
April 27th 2020

Lipid Accelerates Corneal Wound Healing, Study Finds

Gianna Melillo
The lipid dioleoyl-phosphatidylglycerol accelerates healing of corneal epithelial wounds, according to a study published in Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science.
Infant IOL Implants Do Not Improve, Worsen Visual Acuity, Study Finds
April 23rd 2020

Infant IOL Implants Do Not Improve, Worsen Visual Acuity, Study Finds

Gianna Melillo
Implanting intraocular lenses (IOLs) after cataract surgery in infants is neither beneficial nor detrimental to long-term visual outcomes, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Visual Impairment May Be Early Dementia Risk Factor
April 22nd 2020

Visual Impairment May Be Early Dementia Risk Factor

Gianna Melillo
Visual impairment may be a risk factor for dementia, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology in which researchers compared the likelihood of incident dementia or mild cognitive impairment among women with and without baseline visual impairment.
Dr Sonal Tuli on How Ophthalmologists Are Optimizing Eye Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 18th 2020

Dr Sonal Tuli on How Ophthalmologists Are Optimizing Eye Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

We're sending patients eye charts via email, doing zoom visits or telehealth visits by video or audio– it's been interesting to see that ophthalmologists can adapt to to this. I think that's going to be something that will stay on in some way, shape, or form after this pandemic subsides, said Sonal Tuli, MD, Clinical Spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO).
Study Dispels Misinformation on Contact Lens, Spectacle Use and COVID-19
April 15th 2020

Study Dispels Misinformation on Contact Lens, Spectacle Use and COVID-19

Gianna Melillo
In a new study published in Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, ocular scientists offer guidance for practitioners about contact lens and spectacle use during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Data Highlight Incidence of Firework-Related Eye Injuries
April 9th 2020

Data Highlight Incidence of Firework-Related Eye Injuries

Gianna Melillo
Firework-related ocular injuries occur most often in individuals who are young, male, and white, according to study results published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
How Does Spaceflight Change Astronauts' Eyes?
April 8th 2020

How Does Spaceflight Change Astronauts' Eyes?

Gianna Melillo
Anterior and posterior ocular structure changes occur in astronauts who complete long-term spaceflights, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
COVID-19 May Be Transmitted Through the Eye, Report Finds
April 2nd 2020

COVID-19 May Be Transmitted Through the Eye, Report Finds

Gianna Melillo
Researchers analyzed data from 38 patients with COVID-19 from Hubei Province, China, and found 12 individuals had ocular manifestations, including epiphora, conjunctival congestion, or chemosis.
Eye Movements May Indicate Decisions Prior to Physical Motion
March 30th 2020

Eye Movements May Indicate Decisions Prior to Physical Motion

Gianna Melillo
Researchers at the University of British Columbia in Canada found eye movements may precede hand movements in certain actions that require a 2-step decision-making process, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology.
Virtual Reality Elucidates Vision Impairment in Patients With Glaucoma
March 27th 2020

Virtual Reality Elucidates Vision Impairment in Patients With Glaucoma

Jared Kaltwasser
Investigators used virtual reality to better understand the particular vision difficulties of patients with glaucoma.
OCTA Device Successfully Used on Extreme Low Birth Weight Neonates
March 25th 2020

OCTA Device Successfully Used on Extreme Low Birth Weight Neonates

Gianna Melillo
Researchers were able to effectively use an arm-mounted optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) device to learn information about the developing fovea in extreme low birth weight (ELBW) neonates, according to a study published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology.
More Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss, Study Says
March 18th 2020

More Adults at High Risk for Vision Loss, Study Says

Gianna Melillo
The number of US adults at high risk for vision loss increased from 2002 to 2017, according to an observational study based on national survey data.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Issues Coronavirus Guidelines
March 9th 2020

American Academy of Ophthalmology Issues Coronavirus Guidelines

Matthew Gavidia
Utilizing the latest information provided by the World Health Organization and CDC on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the American Academy of Ophthalmology issued a set of guidelines recommending protection for the mouth, nose, and eyes when caring for patients potentially infected with the virus.
Study Finds Deficient Glaucoma Care in Prison Population
March 7th 2020

Study Finds Deficient Glaucoma Care in Prison Population

Gianna Melillo
Substantial medication and follow-up nonadherence exists among inmates with glaucoma, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Cataract Surgery Linked With Increased Melatonin Secretion
March 5th 2020

Cataract Surgery Linked With Increased Melatonin Secretion

Matthew Gavidia
Cataract surgery was associated with an increase in melatonin secretion, according to new study findings; melatonin secretion has been linked to depression, diabetes, cognitive impairment, and breast cancer.
"Smart" Contact Lenses Detect Real-Time Changes in Pressure, Moisture
February 24th 2020

"Smart" Contact Lenses Detect Real-Time Changes in Pressure, Moisture

Gianna Melillo
Researchers developed a structurally colored contact lens sensor with tunable colors to assist in point-of-care diagnoses of common eye diseases, according to a study published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry B.
Edge Detection Might Help Determine Differences in Patients With Far-Advanced Glaucoma
February 20th 2020

Edge Detection Might Help Determine Differences in Patients With Far-Advanced Glaucoma

Jared Kaltwasser
There’s significant evidence that some patients with far-advanced glaucoma are able to perform more tasks than others. Yet, it’s difficult to distinguish these patients from each other. A new study proposes a way to find out.
Microscopic Eye Movements Improve Visual Acuity
February 18th 2020

Microscopic Eye Movements Improve Visual Acuity

Gianna Melillo
Finely tuned eye movements are instrumental in enhancing visual acuity, according to findings of a study published in Nature Communications.
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