Retina
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.
10/02/2024
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.
10/01/2024
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.
09/27/2024
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.
09/27/2024
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.
09/26/2024
Retina Helps Reveal New Dementia Risk Factor
Elevated levels of HDL-C may be harmful, according to its association with RNFL thinning.
09/26/2024
OCT Show Promise as Tool to Predict AL
Study provides new insights into the relationship between elongation and retinal and choroidal structures.
09/26/2024
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.
09/23/2024
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.
09/20/2024
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.
09/20/2024
Upcoming Events
December 5, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Nate Lighthizer, OD, and Dagny Zhu, MD
Webinar: 9:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
December 6-7, 2024
December 7-8, 2024
Retina Update 2024
Location: Westin Carlsbad, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (accreditation pending)
