Systemic Disease
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.
09/17/2024
Older Age Associated with Retreatment in Thyroid Eye Disease
At one year, roughly one in four patients in this study had received a second course of teprotumumab.
07/24/2024
SLT, Drops Show Comparable Efficacy in Meta-Analysis
More patients on topical therapy achieved at least a 20% IOP reduction, but the laser procedure was better at reducing the need for glaucoma surgeries, number of meds and incidence of ocular adverse effects.
07/22/2024
Several Systemic Diseases and Drugs May Alter Inner Retinal Measures on OCT
Thinning and increased cupping are associated with systemic steroids, sex hormones and rhinitis, while the opposite findings are linked to antineoplastics and liver or urinary diseases.
07/15/2024
Ocular Biomarker Potentially Distinguishes Rheumatoid Diseases from MS
The differentiating factor found in a recent study was decreased vessel density in the foveal region of the superficial capillary plexus on OCT-A.
06/28/2024
MS Patients Exhibit GCC, RNFL Thinning and Reduced Peripapillary Vessel Density
These could serve as useful prognostic biomarkers for the course of the disease, researchers say.
06/21/2024
Emergency Eyecare Most Often for Painful but Non–Vision Threatening Conditions
In 42% of outpatient visits and 67% of ED visits, eye pain was the primary reason for seeking care.
06/10/2024
Adults with Visual Impairment at Elevated Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Chronic stress brought on by vision problems may be a causative factor, researchers suggest, as the association was seen even adults younger than 65 and those with steady jobs.
06/06/2024
Alterations in the Macula Found in Patients with Sleep Apnea
Study reveals an increase in vascular and perfusion density of the deep capillary plexus.
06/03/2024
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)
