Diabetes

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.

09/20/2024

OCT-A Can Detect Early Changes in Kidney Function

Fundus blood flow parameters may aid detection and monitoring of diabetic complications.

09/19/2024

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.

09/17/2024

Study Links Diabetes Subtypes to Accelerated Retinal Thinning

After following patients for four years, researchers identified distinct rates of choroidal and ganglion cell layer loss and are advocating for adjusted screening intervals in these populations.

09/10/2024

Sequence Matters in Combined Treatment Approach for PDR, Study Shows

Patients who received PRP before anti-VEGF were more likely to undergo pars plana vitrectomy for vitreous hemorrhage or RD than those treated in the reverse order.

09/04/2024

Researchers Use Algorithm to Create New Severity Scale for Diabetic Macular Ischemia

It’s based on the distribution of capillary nonperfusion on OCT-A.

08/29/2024

GLP-1 Agonists May Protect Against Glaucoma in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Compared to metformin, these agents conferred a significantly lower incidence of POAG, ocular hypertension and need for first-line treatments.

08/27/2024

Features of Capillaries Improve Classification Performance of DR

Using OCT angiography, researchers extracted characteristics specific to large vessels that yielded better accuracy of categorizing disease severity.

08/23/2024

Long-term Anti-VEGF Less Effective on MNV Lesion Area in those with DR

After 12 months of treatment, the diabetic group showed a smaller reduction than those without the disease, suggesting DR may be a potential treatment modifier in those with comorbid nAMD.

08/20/2024

Ultra-widefield Imaging Comparable to Standard 7-Field in Evaluating DR

One prominent research group endorsed transition to the newer modality for its studies, and clinicians more broadly can feel confident in everyday practice as well.

08/19/2024