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Real-World Evidence Links Faricimab to Rare Eye Adverse Effects

After faricimab injections, two eyes had retinal vasculitis, one with significant vision loss

Oct 11, 2024
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Body Roundness to Predict Cardiovascular Disease; Myopia on the Rise

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Oct 05, 2024
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Lebanese Doctor Races to Save the Eyes of Those Hurt by Exploding Tech Devices

Authorities have not said how many people lost their eyes

Sep 23, 2024
A photo of Elias Jaradeh performing eye surgery on a victim of an exploding handheld device in Beirut, Lebanon.
New Consensus Report: Myopia Should Be Classified as a Disease

Experts also call for more time outdoors for kids to help prevent myopia from developing

Sep 20, 2024
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Eye Drop Company in FDA's Sights Once Again

Agency sounds alarm that products still may contain amniotic fluid

Sep 17, 2024
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Gene Therapy Shows Promise in Rare Eye Disease That Causes Early Blindness

"Mind-boggling" effects in small group with Leber congenital amaurosis 1, expert says

Sep 13, 2024
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Microvascular Diabetes Complications Linked to Moderate/Severe Gum Disease

Relationship was mediated by comorbid dyslipidemia

Sep 11, 2024
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Up to 1 in 5 Dementia Cases May Be Attributable to Vision Impairment

Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship

Sep 05, 2024
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Olympic Athlete Dies After Attack; Dead Butt Syndrome; Elton John's Eye Problem

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Sep 05, 2024
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Drops That Change Eye Color? Experts Sound the Alarm

"We don't know how they're making these solutions," ophthalmologist says

Aug 30, 2024
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GLP-1 Agonists May Offer Protection Against Glaucoma in Type 2 Diabetes

Significant reductions in glaucoma, ocular hypertension, prescriptions versus metformin

Aug 28, 2024
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Beware of Cheap Sunglasses: The Eye Risks of UV Radiation

The benign eye growth called "surfer's eye" doesn't just affect surfers

Aug 22, 2024
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Free Eye Care in Underserved Areas May Improve Disease Detection

Patients without recent vision exams were diagnosed with glaucoma, cataracts

Aug 22, 2024
A photo of a male optometrist using a ophthalmoscope to check his male patient for glaucoma.
Disadvantaged Patients More Likely to Present With Severe Retinal Detachment

This group may be delaying treatment until symptoms become severe, findings suggest

Aug 08, 2024
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