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ARVO 2024: Study finds association between lower vision-specific quality of life and cortical/cerebral visual impairment in children
Investigators recruited children with CVI and normal controls who were between the ages of 12 months and 12 years. They concluded that children with CVI have markedly lower VS-QOL compared to typically developing children.
ARVO 2024: Study identifies early Type 1 diabetes onset among other risk factors associated with diabetic retinopathy
Older age and longer duration of type 1 diabetes also play a role in the development of diabetic retinopathy, according to a chart review.
ARVO 2024: CHAMP Phase 3 trial finds myopia controlled by low-dose atropine 0.01% over 4-year course
This study also found that upon discontinuation, myopia development did not rebound, with NVK002 0.01% as a potential long-term treatment for pediatric myopia.
ARVO 2024: Investigators detail correlation between visual markers and neurological deficits in mouse model of MS
The investigators induced experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in 15 female mice by immunizing them with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein 33-55 in complete Freund’s adjuvant and pertussis toxin.
Study reports potential recurrent uveitis after COVID-19 vaccination in patients with a uveitis history
The almost 474,000 participants in the study had been diagnosed with uveitis between January 1, 2015, and February 25, 2021 in South Korea.
Study finds SER, AL progression slowed by daily low-level red light therapy
The technology works by concentrating a specific band of light, typically 650 nm, into a laser beam to irradiate the retina.
Patients with dry eye experience worse sleep quality
Analysis showed that patients with dry eye had “worse sleep quality than the healthy population," which could be due to incomplete eyelid closure, eye discomfort, and mental stress.
Tailored solutions for diverse patients with dry eye and Demodex blepharitis
Trial findings show efficacy of lotilaner for killing mites
Study shows increased IPL sessions increased response rate of treatment in moderate-to-severe MGD
The study authors also noted that patients responding well to routine intense pulsed light sessions do not need to undergo additional sessions.
New near VA card facilitates accurate self-monitoring of vision by patients
The Hadassah Self-Visual Acuity Screener (HSVA) has high test–retest reliability, accuracy, and alignment with clinical-standard VA tests, according to a study conducted by its developers.
Study finds high risk of myopic maculopathy in population over 85 years old
The Russian study also found that the aging of a young myopic generation may result in even more visual impairment and blindness as the result of myopic macular degeneration.
Evaluating long-term impact of ocular injuries after motor vehicle accidents
While ocular injuries sustained as the result of MVAs is generally mild, researchers found that patients' ability to drive and work following the ocular injury was impacted.
Study finds similar pathogenic pathways in AMD and some cancers
The South Korean study found that those with age-related macular degeneration may be more at risk of developing some cancers, like renal and thyroid.
Real-world efficacy and safety of switching to Latanoprostene Bunod 0.024% in OAG and OHT patients
Switching produced an additional 25% IOP reduction in mild-to-moderate OAG and OHT.
The role ferroptosis plays in bacterial keratitis development
Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that depends on the presence of iron in the cells.
Translocated gut bacteria possible cause of some inherited eye diseases
The authors suggested genetic mutation may relax the body’s defenses and allow harmful bacteria to reach the eye.
jCyte announces pivotal trial of jCell for RP to start in second half of 2024
The treatment is a minimally invasive intravitreal injection that can be performed with a topical anesthetic.
OrthoK lenses: Possible long-term axial length shortening for myopic patients
Long-term exposure to urban particulate matter causes meibomian gland damage
Urban particulate matter contains a variety of heavy metals, endotoxin, nitrogen oxides, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which have been found to be genotoxic, mutagenic, and carcinogenic.
Consensus guidelines on GA diagnosis and management
New treatments for geographic atrophy coming down the pike has the potential to change eye care providers' approach to identifying and managing the disease.
Current management and prevention of vitreoretinal complications of high myopia
The prevailing message is that physicians have “a long way to go” in the optimization of management and prevention of myopic vitreoretinal disease.
Double trouble: Glaucoma and corneal pathology
Oluwatosin U Smith, MD, urges consideration of the interaction between corneal and glaucomatous disease whenever treating glaucoma or corneal issues during the annual Glaucoma 360 meeting in San Francisco, California.
G360 2024: Gene therapy for glaucoma: Great potential but a long way to fruition
A new treatment option may be on the horizon for glaucoma patients.
G360 2024: Steering patients and ECPs in the right direction regarding driving with glaucoma
Robert L Stamper, MD, raises the question of physician liability for allowing the patient to drive.
G360 2024: One-of-a-kind learning opportunity at the annual event
Gaps in vision screening for school-aged children uncovered in study
A new study found that only a little over half of school-aged children participants underwent vision screening within the past two years, highlighting gaps in eye care access.
ALSTAR study identifies potential functional biomarker for early, intermediate AMD
The study further defined the relationship between delayed rod-mediated dark adaptation and the status of outer retinal bands on optical coherence tomography.
Diagnosing and treating Demodex blepharitis
There may not be a standard regime to eradicate the parasites, but treatment options do exist.
Myopic maculopathy progression in highly myopic pediatric patients younger than 18 years
A new study out of Guangzhou, China found that individuals younger than 18 years of age and experiencing high myopia are at a high risk of progressively worsening myopic maculopathy.
OCT predicts eye, heart, lung, metabolic, neuropsychiatric diseases
Retinal imaging and genetics data was used to predict future disease risk in a recent study.