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Retina

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

Reticular Pseudodrusen Identified as AMD Risk Factor

Smaller amounts of these retinal deposits increased the likelihood of progression.
May 11, 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

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

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

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

Retinal Laser Procedure Could Enhance Drug Delivery

Creating perforations in the ILM may allow biologics to penetrate tissue more effectively.
May 2, 2022

Active Acute Leukemia Associated With Reduced Vessel Density

Retinal microvascular changes in these patients correlated with bone marrow function failure.
April 28, 2022