Ophthalmology

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iAMD Progression Linked to Dysregulation of Complement Pathways

June 25th 2025

The hazard of the progression of intermediate age-related macular degeneration (iAMD) was higher in those whose complement pathways were not regulated.

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

May 28th 2025

Continuing Medical Education
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July 2nd 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Oncology
July 2nd 2025

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

1 Credit / Cardiology, Neurology
July 2nd 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Ophthalmology/Optometry
July 2nd 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Gynecologic Cancer, Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Oncology, Women's Health
July 2nd 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
July 2nd 2025

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

1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry

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Man wearing glasses
August 30th 2022

Wearing Glasses Inversely Associated With COVID-19 in Unadjusted Analysis

Julia Bonavitacola
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.
Vivienne Hau, MD
August 23rd 2022

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

Laura Joszt, MA
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.
Links Found Between Cataract, Asthma Development
August 22nd 2022

Links Found Between Cataract, Asthma Development

Julia Bonavitacola
After examining national survey data, researchers found a bidirectional association in patients with cataracts and with asthma.
Parisa Emami-Naeni, MD, MPH
August 17th 2022

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

Laura Joszt, MA
Insurance reimbursement for teleophthalmology services is not consistent among populations and only recently received a boost due to flexibilities allowed during the pandemic, said Parisa Emami-Naeini, MD, MPH, assistant professor of ophthalmology at University of California, Davis, and vitreoretinal surgeon and uveitis specialist at UC Davis Eye Center.
Child rubbing his eyes
August 10th 2022

Eye Problems Started or Worsened During Remote School for Some Children, Review Says

Julia Bonavitacola
A systematic review found that children who engaged in remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic had induced or exacerbated visual disturbances.
Vivienne Hau, MD
August 2nd 2022

Dr Vivienne Hau Highlights the Need for Better Trial Design for Patient Diversity

Laura Joszt, MA
Getting a more diverse patient population in clinical trials may be as simple as including paperwork in more languages, but good training among investigators and study coordinators can help identify unconscious biases that may also have an impact, explained Vivienne Hau, MD, clinical assistant professor with the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine.
Retina
July 31st 2022

Vitreoretinal Surgery Has Higher Costs in Europe, Postoperative Complications in US

Julia Bonavitacola
Research presented at the American Society of Retina Specialists conference found that vitreoretinal surgery had cost and health implications in both Europe and the United States.
Sabin Dang, MD
July 25th 2022

Dr Sabin Dang Discusses the Impact of Delayed Treatment in Retina Diseases

Laura Joszt, MA
In retina surgery, obtaining prior authorization is an extra burden, and a delay in treatment for some of these patients could mean loss of vision, said Sabin Dang, MD, ophthalmologist with The Retina Institute.
Baby in mother's arms
July 18th 2022

Using AI to Screen for Preventable Infant Blindness in Underresourced Countries

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study examined whether an artificial intelligence (AI) trained risk model could screen for retinopathy of prematurity, a leading cause of preventable blindness in infants in low- and middle-income countries, via telehealth.
Adult eyes
July 15th 2022

Ganglion Cell Complex Thinning Associated With Vision-Related Quality of Life

Julia Bonavitacola
Faster and sectoral central location of ganglion cell complex thinning could be used to determine the risk of vision-related quality of life in patients with glaucoma.
Eye
July 11th 2022

Diabetic Retinopathy Associated With Increased Risk of Stroke

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent review found a likely association between diabetic retinopathy and increased risk of stroke with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Man holding his head
July 3rd 2022

Study Finds Association Between Migraines, Ocular Motor Cranial Nerve Palsy

Julia Bonavitacola
A population-based, observational, retrospective cohort study found that there was an association between migraines and ocular motor cranial nerve palsy.
Stethoscope on doctor's desk
July 1st 2022

Aetna to Halt Prior Authorization Requirement for Cataract Surgeries

Julia Bonavitacola
Aetna announced it they would no longer be requiring prior approval for cataract surgeries starting in July.
Eye of older person
June 28th 2022

Chart-Based Visual Function Tests Limited in Detecting Intermediate AMD

Julia Bonavitacola
A noninterventional study found that chart-based assessments of visual function had adequate repeatability but were limited in discriminating between no age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and intermediate AMD.
Eye
June 22nd 2022

Analysis Finds Ranibizumab PDS Cost-Saving in Long-term Scenarios

Julia Bonavitacola
A recent study found that the ranibizumab port delivery system (PDS) has cost-saving potential compared with regular ranibizumab or aflibercept injections for age-related macular degeneration if used in the long term.
Eyes
June 21st 2022

Acute Primary Angle Closure Resolved After Medical Treatment in a Quarter of Eyes, Study Finds

Julia Bonavitacola
A retrospective study found that 26% of eyes with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were resolved after initial medical treatment.
Eye
June 15th 2022

Study Finds HMGCR Variants Associated With Increased Risk of Cataracts

Julia Bonavitacola
A rare genetic variation of 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) is significantly association with an increased risk of cataracts.
Eye retina
June 14th 2022

New Genetic Eye Disease Found by NIH Researchers

Julia Bonavitacola
National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found a new form of macular dystrophy, which is a cause of central vision loss.
Eye
June 10th 2022

Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thinning Associated With Poorer Visual Acuity, Study Finds

Julia Bonavitacola
A prospective observational study found that retinal nerve fiber layer thinning in the papillomacular bundle was associated with poorer 9-month visual acuity in preterm infants.
Older woman's eye
June 6th 2022

Study Finds Economic Hardship, Race Associated With Correctable Visual Impairment in Women

Julia Bonavitacola
A cross-sectional study of women found that race, economic hardship, and education were associated with visual impairment that could be improved with optical correction.
Chromosomes
June 3rd 2022

Study Finds Relative Telomere Length Associated With AMD in Women

Julia Bonavitacola
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to be associated with relative telomere length in women specifically when investigating older patients.
Vision Impairment Associated With Pediatric Depression and Anxiety, Review Finds
May 31st 2022

Vision Impairment Associated With Pediatric Depression and Anxiety, Review Finds

Julia Bonavitacola
A systematic review found that vision impairment was associated with greater symptoms of depression and anxiety in children.
Steven Yeh, MD
May 25th 2022

Dr Steven Yeh Discusses Future of Suprachoroidal Drug Delivery

Hayden E. Klein
Steven Yeh, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, talks about what he sees in the future of suprachoroidal administration and other unmet needs in ophthalmology.
Eye Retina
May 20th 2022

Patients With Retinal Vein Occlusion May Have Increased CVD Risk

Julia Bonavitacola
A population-based cohort study found that patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) 40 years and older had increased risk of cardiovascular disease CVD compared with patients who did not have RVO.
Coffee pot with mugs
May 16th 2022

Study Links Genetically Predicted Coffee Consumption to Higher Risk of Glaucoma

Julia Bonavitacola
In a 2-sample Mendelian randomization study, researchers found a direct causal relationship between genetically predicted coffee consumption and higher risk of primary open-angle glaucoma.
An eye
May 9th 2022

Study Finds Improved Visual Impairment Associated With Accessible Eye Care Clinicians

Julia Bonavitacola
A cross-sectional study found that areas with a high number of eye care clinicians had a lower prevalence of vision impairment.
Steven Yeh, MD
May 2nd 2022

Dr Steven Yeh Explains Xipere Follow-up Findings, Learning Curves for Clinicians

Hayden E. Klein
Steven Yeh, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses the length of Xipere's treatment benefits and potential learning curves regarding its suprachoroidal delivery mechanism.
Man going to doctor's appointment
May 2nd 2022

Study Finds Quality Improvement May Improve Eye Care Appointment Scheduling

Julia Bonavitacola
Application of quality improvement methodology by a multidisciplinary team could improve the efficiency of outpatient ophthalmology appointment scheduling.
RNA lab samples
May 1st 2022

RNA Sequencing Identifies Novel, Specific Biomarkers in Pterygia

Rose McNulty
While risk factors for pterygia are well-known, the underlying disease mechanisms have not been fully clarified in past studies. A new analysis using RNA sequencing pinpointed ptergyia-specific biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets.
Girl with glasses on computer
April 27th 2022

The Balancing Act Between Eye Health and Increasing Technology in Classrooms

Julia Bonavitacola
The increased use of technology in the classrooms has forced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and educators to consider the perfect balance in children’s development.
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