The News Feed
Timely reports on clinical research, legislative updates and product launches, from the editors of Review of Optometry and RCCL. Stories post each weekday morning.
Inner Nuclear Layer Thickness Aids in Glaucoma Progression
This measurement was helpful in following patients with advanced disease.
May 16, 2022
Posterior Scleral Strain May Help Identify Myopic Eye Susceptibility
Coupled with axial length and spherical error, this risk factor could aid in assessing the chances of progression at an early stage.
May 16, 2022
Glaucoma Affects Refractive Outcomes
Intraocular lens power calculations don’t currently account for this discrepancy.
May 16, 2022
East Asian Eyes Develop More DR Lesions
A predominantly peripheral distribution was most common in these patients.
May 13, 2022
Rapid Macular Thinning an Early Sign of HCQ Toxicity
Sequential full retinal thickness plots of the ETDRS zones enable objective assessments of this early structural change several years before conventional signs appear.
May 13, 2022
Online Survey Yields RCE Patient Profile
Respondents—primarily Caucasian females—reported pain upon awakening, most often treated with hypertonic ointment. Debridement was somewhat uncommon.
May 13, 2022
Treatment with Dexamethasone Alters Eye Growth
An animal model suggests anti-inflammatory drugs may one day offer a new approach for myopia and associated ocular diseases.
May 12, 2022
Questionnaire Useful in Estimating VA Worse Than 20/40
Such a method could become a useful component of telehealth visits, ARVO study suggests.
May 12, 2022
High Prevalence of Corneal Guttata Found in Hispanic Cohort
Female patients were more likely to be affected.
May 12, 2022
Initial Myopic Defocus Observed in the Superior Retina
This finding was present in children who tended to progress centrally over two years.
May 11, 2022
Reticular Pseudodrusen Identified as AMD Risk Factor
Smaller amounts of these retinal deposits increased the likelihood of progression.
May 11, 2022
Antibiotic Resistance Remains Prevalent in Ocular Staphylococcal Infections
Newest ARMOR study data helps inform clinicians when choosing a therapy to pursue in affected patients.
May 11, 2022
High BMI, Unhealthy Diet Contribute to Meibomian Gland Atrophy
These risk factors, along with reduced outdoor activity, were found in children ages four to 18.
May 10, 2022
Statins Increase Risk of Retinal Complications Post-PPV
However, vascular occlusion and lens dislocation were less common in medication users.
May 10, 2022
Glaucoma Drops Alter Ocular Surface Microbiome
Such changes may be connected to inflammation of this region.
May 10, 2022
Serum Cholesterol Associated With Higher IOP
Study suggests a positive correlation with both the “good” and “bad” forms.
May 9, 2022
Type of Health Coverage May Affect Anti-VEGF Adherence
When costs associated with injections aren’t a concern for patients, loss to follow-up may decrease.
May 9, 2022
IOP-Lowering Effect of Systemic Meds Quantified
Calcium channel blocker use was associated with a higher prevalence of glaucoma but not with increased IOP.
May 9, 2022
Growth Factor Drops Effective in Dry Eye
Treatment two or three times daily for four weeks improved tear production.
May 6, 2022
DR, Chronic Kidney Disease Go Hand-in-Hand
Older age and higher body mass index were associated with the latter, and those with a higher fasting glucose level were more likely to have diabetic retinopathy.
May 6, 2022
Consumption of Alcohol Could Increase Glaucoma Odds
A recent study found that those who drink regularly had a thinner RNFL and ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer.
May 6, 2022
Silicon Nanoneedles May Help Treat Corneal Neovascularization
The novel drug delivery method involves a biodegradable lens with bevacizumab for sustained treatment of angiogenesis.
May 5, 2022
Study Identifies Treatment Alternatives for Multidrug-Resistant Staphylococcus
Cefazolin sodium and fusidic acid are reliable options for managing this condition in the ocular surface.
May 5, 2022
DME Eyes Have Poorer Response to Anti-VEGF
Decreased outer retinal thickness was more likely to be present in patients undergoing this therapy.
May 5, 2022
Win Some, Lose Some with Statins
In vitrectomy patients, medication use was associated with higher chances of vitreous hemorrhage and edema but lower chances of retinal vascular occlusion and lens dislocation.
May 4, 2022
Gut Microbiota Affects Ocular Surface in Sjögren’s
This cohort had significantly decreased amounts of a beneficial bacteria compared with controls and dry eye patients.
May 4, 2022
Male Sex, Rosacea Linked to Increased Odds of Chalazion Surgery
Non-white race, female gender and smoking were among the risk factors identified for development of this condition.
May 4, 2022
Inflammation-Fighting Ocular Bacteria May Aid HSK Treatment
The new approach involves delivery of immune-regulating cytokines via a genetically modified organism.
May 3, 2022
Women, Caucasians, Smokers More Like to Convert from Dry to Wet AMD
An analysis of 2.6 million patients also found intermediate and advanced cases progress roughly 6% of the time.
May 3, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Doesn’t Improve Dry Eye
While otherwise considered healthy, this approach seemed to increase a patient’s risk for the condition.
May 3, 2022
Topical Immunomodulator Approved for Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis
The drop—Verkazia—suppresses the inflammatory reaction and is suitable for both children and adults, developers say.
May 2, 2022
Hair Loss Drug Heightens Risk of MGD, Ocular Surface Abnormalities
Long-term effects of the anti-androgenic finasteride should be considered before use in dry eye patients.
May 2, 2022
Study Highlights Unique Impact of Hormones on Keratoconus
Corneal crosslinking was also shown to have an effect on DHEA sulfate, estrone and estriol levels.
May 2, 2022
Retinal Laser Procedure Could Enhance Drug Delivery
Creating perforations in the ILM may allow biologics to penetrate tissue more effectively.
May 2, 2022
Frequent Salt Intake Associated with Open-Angle Glaucoma
Study shows this was most common in those who were taking antihypertensive medication.
April 29, 2022
Corneal Biomechanics Help Refine Genetic Testing for Keratoconus
Polygenic risk score models for this condition can be improved using resistance factor and central thickness.
April 29, 2022
Current Vision Screening for Licensure Penalizes Older Drivers
A recent study found acuity to be an inadequate predictor of motor vehicle collision that may be taking more people than necessary off the road.
April 29, 2022
Nearly Half of All Diabetes Patients Experience Retinopathy
WHO data also documents the connection with predisposing factors such as obesity.
April 28, 2022
Race Plays Role in CXL Failure Rate
Black keratoconus patients had thinner and steeper corneas upon presentation, which may be the result of a disparity in access to care.
April 28, 2022
Active Acute Leukemia Associated With Reduced Vessel Density
Retinal microvascular changes in these patients correlated with bone marrow function failure.
April 28, 2022
Changes in BMO-MRW Immediate After IOP Intervention
Strong structural reversal of disc cupping can be seen up to one week after trabeculectomy.
April 27, 2022
Morning Bright Light Therapy May Reduce TBI Symptoms
About 75% of veterans reported improvements in sleep-wake dysfunction in this preliminary study.
April 27, 2022
Exercise Habits Do Not Impact Ocular Vessel Stiffness
However, study findings confirmed the effects of aging on ocular circulation.
April 27, 2022
Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis Can Trigger Meibomian Gland Changes
Patients in this study often had multiple signs of tear film instability and higher rates of gland distortion and dropout.
April 26, 2022
Decentered Ortho-K Optics Give Results a Boost
Study finds corneal refractive power negatively associated with axial length growth.
April 26, 2022
Dilating Drops May Affect Glaucoma Measurements
Foveal avascular zone area and perimeter significantly decreased after instillation of mydriatic agents, suggesting pupillary status may affect OCT-A results.
April 26, 2022
Study Finds In-office Blepharitis Treatment Effective
Mechanical debris removal may help eliminate some at-home treatment variability due to patient compliance, resulting in greater Demodex resolution.
April 25, 2022
Corneal Nerve Damage Less with SMILE than LASIK
These patients exhibited a better recovery several months post-op.
April 25, 2022
En Face OCT Helps Identify, Monitor Calcified Drusen
This could be a valuable asset when assessing disease progression risk in patients with AMD.
April 25, 2022
Allergic Conjunctivitis Diagnosis Increases Likelihood of Incisional Surgery
Unsurprisingly, procedure incidence was higher during peak allergy seasons.
April 22, 2022
