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.
Glaucoma Patients Using Alpha Agonists May Have Higher Alzheimer’s Risk
Large study sees a 15% increase in those on the therapy compared with beta-blockers use, which has previously been shown to be protective.
October 3, 2024
Research Uncovers Differences in MNV Response to Anti-VEGF Therapy
Study finds type 2 macular neovascularization decreases more significantly in size and volume over one year of treatment.
October 3, 2024
Be on Guard for Fellow-Eye Disease in PXS
OCT-A could reveal subclinical signs of disease even when slit lamp exam and other methods don’t.
October 3, 2024
Hydroxychloroquine Intake Impacts ONL Thinning
Understanding associations between this medication use and the thinning of retinal regions could serve as an early diagnostic indicator for retinal toxicity.
October 2, 2024
Inverted ILM Flap Best Technique For Macular Atrophy in Myopic Traction Maculopathy
In a new study, half of patients with both diagnoses eventually required surgery, and this procedure conferred a success rate of 94%.
October 2, 2024
OSSN Risk Factors for Development of Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Identified
Size and severity, as well as recurrence of the malignancy, were all associated with greater odds.
October 2, 2024
Pupils Constrict at High Altitudes, Study Finds
Short-term exposure also led to decreased iris curvature and widened angle opening distance, trabecular-iris space area and angle recess area.
October 1, 2024
Adjuvant Chemo After Enucleation Reduces Recurrence, Improves Survival in Retinoblastoma
Study underscores global discrepancies in defining high-risk histopathology features, calling for a more standardized approach to improve outcomes.
October 1, 2024
Myopia Epidemic Projected to Affect Nearly 740 Million Children Worldwide by 2050
Researchers show a disproportionate impact on girls and East Asian populations in a new study, and they urge swift action to address this public health burden.
October 1, 2024
Myopic Kids More Likely to Experience Dry Eye than Non-myopes
Emmetropes had longer tear break-up times and no evidence of ocular surface disease in a recent large study. Greater screen use is a potential culprit.
September 30, 2024
Age at Diagnosis Prime Factor in Amblyopia Treatment Disparities; Socioeconomic Status Also Significant
Early vision screen and comprehensive pediatric care may address these.
September 30, 2024
Atrial Fibrillation Accelerates VF Loss in Glaucoma Patients
Study with 15-year follow-up finds confirmed cases and people at high risk experience greater annual decline in mean deviation values on HVF.
September 30, 2024
Primary Systemic Vasculitis-associated Optic Neuritis Yields Poor Prognosis
Even with prompt and aggressive clinical interventions, outcomes remain unsatisfactory.
September 27, 2024
Widefield OCT-A Reveals Effects of High Myopia on Retinal Vascular Structures
Recent findings show a link to decreased peripheral vascular density and altered peripapillary capillary area in response to axial length elongation.
September 27, 2024
Choroidal Drainage System Potential Imaging Biomarker for Ocular Diseases
A study found that almost half of healthy eyes had intervortex venous anastomosis, most often in the temporal quadrant, which is a feature of pachychoroid spectrum disorders.
September 27, 2024
Researchers Uncover Key Risk Factors for Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Analysis reveals links between male sex, shift work and biomarkers like VEGF and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in understanding the condition’s development.
September 26, 2024
Retina Helps Reveal New Dementia Risk Factor
Elevated levels of HDL-C may be harmful, according to its association with RNFL thinning.
September 26, 2024
OCT Show Promise as Tool to Predict AL
Study provides new insights into the relationship between elongation and retinal and choroidal structures.
September 26, 2024
First Video Magnifier for Visually Impaired iPhone Users
The attachable device, called Optaro, produces a high-contrast, LED-illuminated image with 3.3x to 15x zoom.
September 25, 2024
New OCT Method Could Aid Tilted Disc Assessment in Myopic Glaucoma
A 3D-based technique evaluates the morphologic changes that an increasing axial length affects.
September 25, 2024
Indications, Procedures for Keratoplasty Shifted Over Two Decades
Fuchs’ endothelial dystrophy is the top reason currently and lamellar procedures predominate, while surgical keratoconus intervention has declined in the same period.
September 25, 2024
Eye Doctors Who Wear Glasses Perceived as Smart, but More Aloof
A recent survey also found that responses weren’t influenced by physician race or sex, however.
September 25, 2024
New OSD Imaging System Integrates AI
An anterior segment camera called OmniCad evaluates numerous markers of ocular surface health using an algorithm derived from over a million clinical images.
September 24, 2024
Uveitis Common in Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, Linked to Vision Complications
Research highlights the increased risk of ocular problems and vision loss among HZO patients with this condition, emphasizing the importance of timely antiviral treatment and follow-up care.
September 24, 2024
Glaucoma Medications Linked to Increased Risk of Drug-Related Keratitis
Data shows a concerning relationship, emphasizing the need for heightened clinician awareness. Corneal toxicity from chronic topical therapy is one proposed mechanism.
September 24, 2024
Analysis Identifies New Risk Factors for Posterior Capsular Rupture
Along with already known elements—surgical inexperience, phacodonesis, mature cataract—the study found novel associations with high myopia, previous vitrectomy, shallow anterior chamber depth and amblyopia.
September 24, 2024
New Study Identifies Key Factors for Retinal Detachment, Vision Loss in ARN
Analysis highlights the role of prompt antiviral therapy and risk factors in managing complications from this condition.
September 23, 2024
Peripheral Neuropathy Increases the Risk of Developing Dry Eye Disease
Researchers discovered that severe cases significantly impact the development of dry eye signs and symptoms.
September 23, 2024
Students at Title 1 Schools Have Higher Amblyopia Risk
Over 11 years referrals for vision screenings have increased in this child population.
September 23, 2024
Study Identifies Normative Values for Macula Vessel Density and FAZ on OCT-A
Both parameters were found to be influenced by age and gender. Additionally, deep capillary structures correlated negatively with height and weight, while superficial correlated positively with diastolic BP.
September 20, 2024
Phentolamine Phase III Data Shows Success in Quickly Reversing Dilation
Roughly half of test subjects—48.9% in one study and 58% in another—saw a return to baseline pupil size within 90 minutes. Hyperemia and discomfort each occurred in about 11% of patients.
September 20, 2024
Ultra-Widefield FA Imaging Best for Assessing DR Progression Risk
A post hoc analysis found that peripheral lesions beyond conventional ETDRS fields were significantly associated with an increased risk of disease worsening.
September 20, 2024
Corneal Topography Now Available on Solix OCT/OCT-A Devices
The new module can provide valuable measurements for contact lens fitting, refractive surgery planning and early keratoconus detection.
September 19, 2024
OCT-A Can Detect Early Changes in Kidney Function
Fundus blood flow parameters may aid detection and monitoring of diabetic complications.
September 19, 2024
Data Reveals Impact of Ocular Adverse Events During Cancer Therapy
Study finds higher frequency of anterior segment problems and links certain ones, including neuro-ophthalmic and corneal issues, to reduced survival, highlighting the need for collaborative management strategies.
September 19, 2024
Beware Hypertransmission Defects of Any Size in Intermediate AMD
Eyes with high numbers of these findings appeared to be at a greater risk for progression.
September 19, 2024
Longitudinal Study Shows How Refractive Errors Differ in Black and Hispanic Children
The former experienced greater prevalence and degree of anisometropia, while the latter had higher rates of astigmatism.
September 18, 2024
Those with Primary Aldosteronism at Risk for NTG
This hormone dysregulation may do more damage than just high blood pressure.
September 18, 2024
Consider PHOMS a Distinct Disease Entity
Researchers suggest careful follow-up in asymptomatic patients and note that no further workup is needed if they localize in the nasal or temporal sides of the optic disc and don’t increase in volume.
September 18, 2024
Key Social Determinants Contribute to Inequities in Diabetic Eye Care Access
Study finds rural location, insurance type and preexisting conditions all foster disparities among high-risk groups.
September 17, 2024
COVID-19 Vaccine Linked to Increase in Autoimmune Disease Diagnoses
Study reveals a decrease in optic neuritis incidence during and after the pandemic, while noting a rise in cases associated with chronic conditions such as MS and NMO.
September 17, 2024
Chronic Stress May Increase Glaucoma Risk
New research also reveals that this correlation disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic communities.
September 17, 2024
Lamina Cribrosa Pores More Tortuous in Those with High-Tension Glaucoma
This microarchitectural damage was suggested to be correlated with ganglion cell complex thickness thinning on OCT.
September 16, 2024
Study Find Causal Link Between Atopic Dermatitis and Keratoconus
Researchers recommend regular examinations for patients to maintain vigilance for corneal shape changes or visual fluctuations.
September 16, 2024
Charles Bonnet Syndrome Present in 26% of Low Vision Patients, Study Finds
It was exhibited that simple hallucinations were just as common as complex ones that form recognizable images such as people, body parts or faces.
September 16, 2024
Maestro2 Fundus Camera Now Available with OCT-A
The automated device combines features such as eye tracking, true color photography and widefield scanning.
September 13, 2024
Blue Eye Color Genotype Linked to Development of Uveal Melanoma, Study Finds
Research identifies a marker for increased risk and poor prognosis among patients with this condition.
September 13, 2024
Botox Injections Linked to Lower Schirmer’s Scores
Although this indicates the potential to affect basal tear production, it’s unclear just how prevalent this might be.
September 13, 2024
Study Identifies AS-OCT Parameters that Help Predict Angle Closure Risk
These included iris area, iris curvature and lens thickness.
September 13, 2024
New Study Highlights Prognostic Value of AJCC Pathological Classification in Retinoblastoma
Adjuvant therapy significantly reduces risk of recurrence, metastasis and mortality in higher-risk pT3 and pT4 patients.
September 12, 2024
