Ophthalmology

In a Dutch population, greater sedentary behavior was associated with an increased risk of DED, but data suggest the association was only significant for those with less than recommended physical activity.

Two-year data suggest the average cost of aflibercept monotherapy was approximately $26, 500 compared with approximately $14, 000 for the bevacizumab-first group in eyes with center-involved DME.

The FDA and CDC are urging the immediate discontinuation of EzriCare Artificial Tears as they investigates a multistate cluster of potential bacterial contamination.

The geographic range of practitioner to million persons has increased since 2007, with disparities in practitioner distribution associated with lower socioeconomic status.

A lower DME resolution rate was associated with a thicker baseline CST and better baseline best-corrected visual acuity in eyes treated with aflibercept.

Repeated injections with preoperative povidone-iodine application was associated with reduced meibomian gland loss, increased tear volume, and reduced signs of inflammation.

Eyes treated with pegcetacoplan showed a significantly slower GA lesion progression rate compared with sham, and slower growth rate toward the fovea.

6-year results from the LiGHT trial suggest SLT is a safe treatment for eyes with open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, providing drop-free IOP control.

An analysis of a commercial claims database offers insight into the increase in vision-threatening eye disease among people with diabetes aged younger than 65 years from 2009-2018, with results also detailing trends in anti-VEGF therapy during the same period.

The research suggests additional glaucoma surgery was required more frequently after trabeculectomy than after Baerveldt glaucoma implant surgery.

Circumpapillary structure measurements showed a dose-dependent increase with the induction of negative pressure.

Eyes with concurrent uveitis in a Swedish cohort had worse BCVA prior to and following cataract surgery, although visual improvement was greater compared to control eyes.

Based on 2021 data from NHATS, vision impairment is more prevalent among those who are older, Hispanic, non-White, less educated, and lower income.

Higher preoperative visual acuity in patients with dTRD was associated with higher vision after PPV, suggesting the importance of early intervention.

Five years of treatment follow-up in the Fight Retinal Blindness registry provided evidence that SRF protected against the development of subfoveal and extrafoveal macular atrophy.

Both rates of macular vessel density loss and ganglion cell complex thinning are associated with central visual field loss in eyes with early glaucoma.

A post-hoc analysis suggests that increased dietary nitrate intake was associated with a decreased risk of late AMD, but this association was attenuated after the addition of plant-based dietary patterns.

From a topical gene therapy to a debated heart failure option, a litany of unique agents are anticipated for FDA decision in the new year.

A new Q&A focuses on hybrid telehealth in ophthalmology and subspecialty-level care, and its potential to create new opportunities and increase access for patients.

A moderate negative correlation was observed between changes in BCVA and changes in CST at weeks 12 and 24.

Patients with DR who received intravitreal anti-VEGF injections had a risk of cardiovascular events similar to those who received laser or steroid treatment

A retrospective cohort analysis of patients in Finland show a notable overlap of the 2 forms of vision loss.

An analysis of the change from preoperative to final BCVA showed no difference between the deferred and immediate surgery subgroups.

SB11 and ranibizumab appeared to have comparable immunogenicity and safety profiles in a post-hoc analysis of a phase 3 equivalence trial.

People with diabetes were 11% more likely to develop glaucoma and/or OHT, and individuals with glaucoma and/or OHT were 12% more likely to develop diabetic retinopathy.