<ѻý>Rapid Weight Loss a Diabetic Retinopathy Risk?ѻý> While research is conflicting, GLP-1 therapies might cause transient worsening of retinal disease Feb 12, 2024
<ѻý>New Gene Therapy for Skin Wounds Improved Vision in Young Boyѻý> Future studies must ensure the approach is safe, without serious side effects, expert says Feb 08, 2024
<ѻý>Expanding Photoscreening Tied to Increased Rates of Vision Screening in Totsѻý> However, Asian, Black, and Hispanic kids were less likely to be screened versus white kids Feb 05, 2024
<ѻý>Can the Eye Reveal Cardiac and Lung Disease -- Plus Much More?ѻý> Researchers link thinner retinal layers to higher risk of multiple diseases Jan 26, 2024
<ѻý>New Federal Health Agency Sets Bold Goalsѻý> Changing rural health delivery, perfecting whole eye transplants among ARPA-H's aims Jan 24, 2024
<ѻý>For PACS Eyes, Simple Clinical Exam Enough to Predict Long-Term Glaucoma Riskѻý> OCT or other high-tech metrics not needed to assess progression of primary angle-closure suspect Jan 22, 2024
<ѻý>Blinded by the Light? Outdoor Illumination Tied to AMDѻý> Korean study suggests a link Jan 16, 2024
<ѻý>EGFR Inhibitors for Lung Cancer Tied to Increased Keratitis Riskѻý> Findings don't tell us to stop these drugs, researcher says, but should guide clinical decisions Jan 13, 2024
<ѻý>Retinal Tumor Risk Incidentally Detected at 29 Weeks' Gestationѻý> Finding poses clinical and ethical dilemma for parents and clinicians Jan 08, 2024
<ѻý>Dementia Drugs Seen Lowering Risk for Macular Degenerationѻý> But not by very much or very quickly, VA analysis finds Jan 04, 2024
<ѻý>Trio of Eye Diseases Linked to Falls, Fractures in Older Adultsѻý> Patients with cataracts, AMD, or glaucoma had 25% to 38% higher adjusted risks vs controls Jan 01, 2024
<ѻý>Dulaglutide, Weight Gain, and Smoking Cessation; New Year's Eye Injuriesѻý> Also in TTHealthWatch: Doxycycline for STI prevention and the risks of AI in medicine Dec 30, 2023 podcast
<ѻý>Eye Inflammation Linked to Geographic Atrophy Drug Remains a Mysteryѻý> Still no explanation for rare cases of uveitis, retinal vascular occlusion with pegcetacoplan Dec 27, 2023
<ѻý>Watch Out for Eye Injuries From Champagne Corks, Experts Warnѻý> In some cases, these high-velocity injuries can lead to permanent blindness Dec 20, 2023
<ѻý>Eye Injuries From Fireworks Greater in Areas Where They Are Legalѻý> Local firework bans may influence injury rates, expert says Dec 18, 2023
<ѻý>The 'Before and After': An Eye Surgeon's Unexpected Findingѻý> There are a few possible diagnoses in patient with headaches, blurred vision, but one stands out Dec 16, 2023
<ѻý>Implant for Ocular Hypertension, Glaucoma Gets FDA Green Lightѻý> A single travoprost implant proved noninferior to timolol eye drops, with good safety Dec 14, 2023
<ѻý>Faricimab Outcomes in the Real Worldѻý> Capturing how efficacy is achieved in clinical practice could change treatment patterns Dec 13, 2023
<ѻý>In-Office Thermal Technology Superior for Dry Eye Treatmentѻý> TearCare showed improved tear break-up time and meibomian gland secretion Dec 11, 2023
<ѻý>Metformin Linked to Lower Odds of Developing AMD in Non-Diabetic Patientsѻý> Findings suggest the cheap diabetes drug could potentially prevent a leading cause of blindness Dec 07, 2023
<ѻý>Bringing Gene Therapy to Age-Related Macular Degenerationѻý> Using a viral vector to help the eye produce its own anti-VEGF proteins Dec 06, 2023 video
<ѻý>Atropine Drops for Kids' Myopia Fail to Boost Long-Term Visual Outcomesѻý> But docs aren't ready to ditch the treatment, which is commonly used in Asia Dec 04, 2023
<ѻý>Serious Syphilitic Uveitis Cases Almost Tripled Over 10-Year Periodѻý> Increase comes amid a shortage of gold-standard treatment Nov 22, 2023
<ѻý>What to Know About Ongoing Eye Drop Recallsѻý> FDA was spurred into action by a deadly bacterial outbreak earlier this year, advocates say Nov 20, 2023
<ѻý>Impaired Neurodevelopment in Preemies Screened for Retinopathy: Nature or Nurture?ѻý> Study highlights role of insurance type/socioeconomic factors in neurodevelopmental outcomes Nov 18, 2023
<ѻý>Brolucizumab Noninferior to Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edemaѻý> At a non-approved dose, the anti-VEGF drug had similar outcomes as rival Nov 17, 2023
<ѻý>Study Outlines the Considerable Costs of Keratoconusѻý> Cumulative economic burden totals $3.8 billion Nov 15, 2023
<ѻý>At-Home Monitoring for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Gets High Marksѻý> No change in visual acuity, office-visit interval almost doubled during 6 months Nov 10, 2023
<ѻý>Doctors Perform First Partial-Face, Full-Eye Transplantѻý> Stem cells injected into optic nerve, but unclear whether recipient will regain his sight Nov 09, 2023
<ѻý>ChatGPT Created a Fake Dataset With Skewed Resultsѻý> Findings raise concerns about the ease of generating false medical evidence Nov 09, 2023
<ѻý>ADHD Tied to Keratoconus in Malesѻý> Excessive eye rubbing is often the culprit behind higher rates of this corneal ectasia Nov 09, 2023
<ѻý>Ocular Implant Producing Neurotrophic Factor Preserves Central Vision in MacTelѻý> Significant decrease in rate of photoreceptor loss in two randomized trials Nov 08, 2023
<ѻý>Neuroprotective Agent Prevents Significant Vision Loss in Geographic Atrophyѻý> Consistent vision effect with complement C1q inhibitor, despite no effect on lesion size Nov 07, 2023
<ѻý>Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgeryѻý> Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension Nov 06, 2023
<ѻý>VEGF-Targeted Antibody Conjugate Gets a Win in Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathyѻý> Some degree of improvement in disease status in 70% of patients treated with tarcocimab Nov 06, 2023
<ѻý>Gene Therapy Controls Diabetic Eye Disease for at Least a Yearѻý> All but one patient with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy had stable disease or improvement Nov 06, 2023
<ѻý>Eye Drops Make Bid for Role in Diabetic Macular Edemaѻý> Improved visual acuity, retinal thickness at 6 and 12 weeks, but treatment burden questioned Nov 05, 2023
<ѻý>Regulation Gap Persists in OTC Eye Care Productsѻý> Poor oversight, sketchy product information endanger public health, experts say Nov 04, 2023
<ѻý>What Causes Conjunctivitis? A Panoply of Pathogens, Study Showsѻý> Despite common antibiotic use, most cases were viruses -- and pus wasn't usually a bacterial sign Nov 03, 2023
<ѻý>Years of Progressing Facial Numbness and Deteriorating Vision Drives Diagnosisѻý> Suspect perineural recurrence of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, experts urge Nov 02, 2023