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News, opinions and meeting coverage in ophthalmology.

A computer rendering of a cutaway eye receiving stereotactic body radiation

<乌鸦传媒>Stereotactic Radiotherapy Reduces Use of Anti-VEGF Therapy in Neovascular AMD

No loss in visual acuity, with reduced cost of treatment

A photo of a spilled bottle of melatonin tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Melatonin Use Tied to Decreased Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Retrospective research isn't definitive but cheap supplement has been linked to better eye health

A woman in operating theater ready for glaucoma surgery.

<乌鸦传媒>Complete Success Rate Not as High as Expected With Gel Stent Implant for Glaucoma

Furthermore, re-operations, bleb needling were needed in 28% and 18% of patients

A photo of donor cornea for transplant.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Urged to Relax Tissue Donation Restrictions for Gay, Bisexual Men

Advocates say policy should be based on individualized risk assessments, "not historic bias"

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<乌鸦传媒>Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Fails to Prevent AMD in Older Adults

However, aspirin was only given for 3 years, "a relatively short" time in the evolution of AMD

FDA APPROVED aflibercept-jbvf (Yesafili) and aflibercept-yszy (Opuviz) over a photo of age-related macular degeneration

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Approves First Interchangeable Biosimilars to Aflibercept for AMD

Yesafili and Opuviz can be substituted at a pharmacy without consulting the prescriber

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<乌鸦传媒>Another Study Debunks Benefits of Omega-3 Supplements for Dry Eye Disease

While they don't seem to cause any harm, the supplements failed to improve symptoms

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<乌鸦传媒>Avian Flu Update: U.S. Announces More Than $175 Million to Track, Contain H5N1

"The risk to the public from this outbreak remains low," HHS Secretary says

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<乌鸦传媒>Teprotumumab Improves Thyroid Eye Disease Across Phenotypes

Both younger and older patients had similar overall improvements

A photo of a bottle of hydroxychloroquine tablets.

<乌鸦传媒>Retinopathy With Long-Term HCQ Use: Large Study IDs Risk Factors

Hint: it's not just the cumulative dose

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<乌鸦传媒>Gene Editing Improves Vision in Rare and Devastating Retinal Disorder

Therapy improved best corrected visual acuity in four of 14 patients, and others benefited too

A photo of the MultiBit app running on a smartphone and tablet.

<乌鸦传媒>Can At-Home Vision Tests Detect Active Neovascular AMD?

Report suggests several tools are inadequate, but app developers question the findings

Close-up of a male with uveitis.

<乌鸦传媒>Uveitis History Linked to Recurrence After COVID Vaccination

Commentators say it's important to keep findings in perspective in light of vaccine benefits

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

<乌鸦传媒>Science Journals Under Fire; Infusion System Recall; Visual Impairment and Suicide

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

A photo of a female pediatric ophthalmologist pointing to an eye chart while a little girl looks on.

<乌鸦传媒>Pediatric Eye Care 'Deserts' Pervasive in the U.S.

87% of counties don't have a single pediatric ophthalmologist or pediatric optometrist

A photo of skewers of crocodile meat at a market.

<乌鸦传媒>Growing Eye Mass Leads to a Rare Diagnosis

Tropical parasitic disease is often asymptomatic, but beware of unexplained ocular symptoms

A photo of a surgeon performing an intravitreal injection.

<乌鸦传媒>No Difference in Kidney Failure Risk Between Three Anti-VEGF Agents for Eye Disease

"We can let other factors guide our treatment," researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>How to Safely Watch a Solar Eclipse

The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends glasses with a special ISO code

A photo of a male ophthalmologist using a pneumotonometer

<乌鸦传媒>Anti-Bias Tools Might Be Helping Boost Diversity in Ophthalmology Programs

But some strategies appeared to have no effect or even a negative impact

A photo of a crowd of people watching the 2017 eclipse from Bryant Park in New York City.

<乌鸦传媒>Here's What to Look for During an Eclipse-Related Eye Visit

Full ocular exams are crucial, ophthalmologists say, even though solar retinopathy is untreatable

A photo of the Baily鈥檚 Beads phase of the total solar eclipse on August 21 2017, from Dallas Oregon

<乌鸦传媒>Past U.S. Solar Eclipse Saw Rise in Deadly Traffic Crashes

There were more fatal crashes around the 2017 total eclipse than during comparable periods

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<乌鸦传媒>Face Distortions Appear 'Demonic' to Man With Rare Neurologic Disorder

Unusual case shows faces through the eyes of someone with PMO for the first time

A medical illustration of glaucoma.

<乌鸦传媒>Higher Polygenic Risk Score Tied to Increased Risk for Glaucoma

Risk scores may allow action before irreversible damage occurs in those with ocular hypertension

A photo of a woman wearing a continuous glucose monitor and holding a smartphone

<乌鸦传媒>Use of CGM Linked to Lower Risk of Retinopathy in Type 1 Diabetes

Use of CGM devices, either solo or with insulin pumps, tied to lower odds of the complication

A photo of a woman affected by amblyopia

<乌鸦传媒>Cardiometabolic Disorders Tend to Accompany a 'Lazy Eye'

Persistent amblyopia associated with myocardial infarction and death

A photo of a person using a chatbot on a laptop.

<乌鸦传媒>'Eye Opening': Chatbot Outperforms Ophthalmologists

"There's no place where people did better" in response to prompts about glaucoma, retinal health

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<乌鸦传媒>Net Danger? Ophthalmologists Have Their Eyes on Pickleball

While it's not as risky as many other sports, growing pastime still spawns optical injuries

A photo of a man with a herpes zoster shingles rash above his eye

<乌鸦传媒>Shingrix Tied to Higher Risk of Ophthalmic Shingles Recurrence

Patients with a history of herpes zoster ophthalmicus who get the vaccine need careful monitoring

A computer rendering of a transparent head with the eyeball and optic nerve highlighted.

<乌鸦传媒>When Clock's Ticking on Vision Loss, New Protocol Speeds Eye Stroke Diagnoses

Hospitals picked up pace by using OCT scanners and embracing virtual diagnoses

A photo of a retina affected by diabetic retinopathy

<乌鸦传媒>Rapid Weight Loss a Diabetic Retinopathy Risk?

While research is conflicting, GLP-1 therapies might cause transient worsening of retinal disease

A computer rendering of an edited strand of DNA.

<乌鸦传媒>New Gene Therapy for Skin Wounds Improved Vision in Young Boy

Future studies must ensure the approach is safe, without serious side effects, expert says

A photo of a man holding a vision screener

<乌鸦传媒>Expanding Photoscreening Tied to Increased Rates of Vision Screening in Tots

However, Asian, Black, and Hispanic kids were less likely to be screened versus white kids

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<乌鸦传媒>Can the Eye Reveal Cardiac and Lung Disease -- Plus Much More?

Researchers link thinner retinal layers to higher risk of multiple diseases

<乌鸦传媒>New Federal Health Agency Sets Bold Goals

Changing rural health delivery, perfecting whole eye transplants among ARPA-H's aims

A photo of a male ophthalmologist examining his female patient鈥檚 eyes with a slit lamp.

<乌鸦传媒>For PACS Eyes, Simple Clinical Exam Enough to Predict Long-Term Glaucoma Risk

OCT or other high-tech metrics not needed to assess progression of primary angle-closure suspect

A photo of people walking through a snowy Times Square in NYC.

<乌鸦传媒>Blinded by the Light? Outdoor Illumination Tied to AMD

Korean study suggests a link

A close-up photo of an eye affected by keratitis.

<乌鸦传媒>EGFR Inhibitors for Lung Cancer Tied to Increased Keratitis Risk

Findings don't tell us to stop these drugs, researcher says, but should guide clinical decisions

A photo of a pregnant woman receiving an ultrasound.

<乌鸦传媒>Retinal Tumor Risk Incidentally Detected at 29 Weeks' Gestation

Finding poses clinical and ethical dilemma for parents and clinicians

A composite image of an Amsler grid laying over a photo of a persons eye

<乌鸦传媒>Dementia Drugs Seen Lowering Risk for Macular Degeneration

But not by very much or very quickly, VA analysis finds

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<乌鸦传媒>Trio of Eye Diseases Linked to Falls, Fractures in Older Adults

Patients with cataracts, AMD, or glaucoma had 25% to 38% higher adjusted risks vs controls

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