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News, opinions and meeting coverage in ophthalmology.

Use of Supplement for Glaucoma May Come With Liver Toxicity, Experts Warn

— Specialists are "quite concerned" about nicotinamide's risk of hepatotoxicity, says expert

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What Botox Teaches Us About Serendipity in Clinical Encounters

Don't forget the power of a strong doctor-patient relationship

Jan 11, 2025
Higher Dose of Atropine Eye Drops Slowed Myopia Progression in Kids

0.05% dose has been studied in Asia, but new trial is first in a European population

Jan 10, 2025
Over 17,000 Docs Reject RFK Jr.; Trump's Disease-Border Plan; Afib and Eye Strokes

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Jan 10, 2025
Mydriatic Microdrops May Be Better for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening

Compared with standard drops, they fared as well or better at dilating eyes for examination

Dec 26, 2024
Over 17,000 Docs Reject RFK Jr.; Trump's Disease-Border Plan; Afib and Eye Strokes

Health news and commentary gathered by app staff

Mydriatic Microdrops May Be Better for Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening

Compared with standard drops, they fared as well or better at dilating eyes for examination

Ophthalmology Case Studies

Growing Eye Mass Leads to a Rare Diagnosis

Tropical parasitic disease is often asymptomatic, but beware of unexplained ocular symptoms

A photo of skewers of crocodile meat at a market.
Eye Pain and Deteriorating Vision After Treatment for Macular Degeneration

Case highlights risk-benefit considerations with concurrent bilateral intravitreal injections

 A photo of a surgeon performing an intravitreal injection.
What Caused the Pigmented Spot on Teen Boy's Eye?

Authors discuss how best to diagnose and manage him, given the absence of any symptoms

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Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Vision Benefits in Rare Eye Disease

However, FDA approval isn't expected soon due to quirk in earlier results

Dec 22, 2024
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Opinion
A Thin Shred of My Sanity Remained. Then I Hit My Breaking Point.

Clinicians need to know they're not alone in their mental health struggles

Dec 20, 2024
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Sleep Apnea Patients Have Higher Rates of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Excess risk may be related to fluctuations in oxygenation that damage the retina

Dec 13, 2024
A photo of a female ophthalmologist holding up an Amsler grid to her male patient.
Empagliflozin Linked to Lower Risk of Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

But the drug didn't appear to lower the risk of incident nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy

Dec 05, 2024
 An ophthalmoscope image of an eye with diabetic retinopathy.
Vision Problems in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Uncovered With Comprehensive Workup

Optical assessments and machine-learning approaches allow for accurate diagnosis

Nov 27, 2024
Photo of a man having an eye test with non contact tonometer.
AREDS Supplements May Slow Geographic Atrophy Progression Toward the Fovea

Post hoc analysis sparks discussion on their role in GA treatment and clinical trials

Nov 25, 2024
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Increases in Myopia Progression in Kids Tied to the COVID Pandemic

Closure of schools and cancelling of activities likely played a role

Nov 25, 2024
A young girl getting an eye exam during COVID.
Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors

Tissue donation guided by different rules than organ donation, with less transparency, some say

Nov 24, 2024
 A photo of a donor eye.
Ophthalmologists Warn Against Surgery to Change Eye Color

Risks include vision-threatening infections, inflammatory issues, pigment migration

Nov 22, 2024
A photo of a woman with one blue and one green eye.
Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema

In the third year, 88% of patients could go 12 weeks or longer with 8-mg dose

Nov 18, 2024
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Higher BP Linked to Faster Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma

Ophthalmologists say findings emphasize the importance of adhering to medication regimens

Nov 15, 2024
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AMA Delegates Want Better Protection From Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Delegates express concerns that PPE doesn't always cover women, who are more at risk of exposure

Nov 12, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
New Framework for Deciding When to Operate on Patients With Epiretinal Membranes

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, leads a discussion about the presentation given by Yasha S. Modi, MD, at AAO

Nov 11, 2024
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AMA Delegates Dive Into Water Bead Injuries; Patients' 'Scanxiety' Over Test Results

Members also debate alternative ways states can safely license foreign med-school graduates

Nov 10, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
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