Ophthalmology

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

July 8th 2025

A new survey found that most individuals with dry eye were not sure if dry eye resolves by itself, highlighting a lack of education on the disease.

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iAMD Progression Linked to Dysregulation of Complement Pathways

July 2nd 2025

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

June 25th 2025

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Mental Health Scores Decreased in Patients Who Developed POAG

June 18th 2025

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June 11th 2025

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January 23rd 2023

Increased Incident CVD Risk Associated With RNFL Thinning

Retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness has been independently associated with incident cardiovascular disease risks in a new analysis that utilized data from 2 international databases.

January 16th 2023

Hydroxychloroquine Dose Associated With Greater Risk of Incident Retinopathy

Patients who took hydroxychloroquine had an overall risk of hydroxychloroquine retinopathy of 8.6% after 15 years.

January 11th 2023

Cognitive Stages Leading to Dementia Appear Linked With Differences in Retinal Vasculature

Retinal vasculature in peripheral regions of the retina differed in patients with Alzheimer dementia and mild cognitive impairment.

January 10th 2023

Improvements in AI Make Ocular Surface Disease Diagnosis Possible

Diagnosing ocular surface diseases could be made easier as artificial intelligence (AI) screening improves.

January 3rd 2023

Metformin, Lifestyle Changes Not Associated With Risk of AMD

A clinical trial found that the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was not associated with the use of metformin.

The Top 5 Ophthalmology Articles of 2022

December 31st 2022

Top 5 Most-Read Ophthalmology Content of 2022

The top 5 most-read content in ophthalmology for 2022 focused on the relationship between aging and visual field reliability, telehealth eye care visits, the link between COVID-19 and dry eye disease, and more.

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