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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

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

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

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

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

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