Ophthalmology

A population-based, observational, retrospective cohort study found that there was an association between migraines and ocular motor cranial nerve palsy.

Aetna announced it they would no longer be requiring prior approval for cataract surgeries starting in July.

A noninterventional study found that chart-based assessments of visual function had adequate repeatability but were limited in discriminating between no age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and intermediate AMD.

A recent study found that the ranibizumab port delivery system (PDS) has cost-saving potential compared with regular ranibizumab or aflibercept injections for age-related macular degeneration if used in the long term.

A retrospective study found that 26% of eyes with acute primary angle closure (APAC) were resolved after initial medical treatment.

A rare genetic variation of 3-Hydroxy-3-Methylglutaryl Coenzyme A Reductase (HMGCR) is significantly association with an increased risk of cataracts.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found a new form of macular dystrophy, which is a cause of central vision loss.

A prospective observational study found that retinal nerve fiber layer thinning in the papillomacular bundle was associated with poorer 9-month visual acuity in preterm infants.

A cross-sectional study of women found that race, economic hardship, and education were associated with visual impairment that could be improved with optical correction.

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was found to be associated with relative telomere length in women specifically when investigating older patients.

A systematic review found that vision impairment was associated with greater symptoms of depression and anxiety in children.

Steven Yeh, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, talks about what he sees in the future of suprachoroidal administration and other unmet needs in ophthalmology.

A population-based cohort study found that patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) 40 years and older had increased risk of cardiovascular disease CVD compared with patients who did not have RVO.

In a 2-sample Mendelian randomization study, researchers found a direct causal relationship between genetically predicted coffee consumption and higher risk of primary open-angle glaucoma.

A cross-sectional study found that areas with a high number of eye care clinicians had a lower prevalence of vision impairment.

Steven Yeh, MD, professor of ophthalmology at the Truhlsen Eye Institute at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, discusses the length of Xipere's treatment benefits and potential learning curves regarding its suprachoroidal delivery mechanism.

Application of quality improvement methodology by a multidisciplinary team could improve the efficiency of outpatient ophthalmology appointment scheduling.

While risk factors for pterygia are well-known, the underlying disease mechanisms have not been fully clarified in past studies. A new analysis using RNA sequencing pinpointed ptergyia-specific biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets.

The increased use of technology in the classrooms has forced ophthalmologists, optometrists, and educators to consider the perfect balance in children’s development.

A multitrait model of corneal parameters was effective in identifying new keratoconus risk loci, resulting in enhanced polygenic risk score models.

An observational, cross-sectional study found longer face mask wearing and nonstandard wearing of face masks were associated with dry eye in adults older than 20 years.

Patients may have unrealistic expectations of how a new treatment or procedure may help them, and the conversation between the patient and physician is crucial for setting expectations, explained Robert G. Fante, MD, FACS, president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and facial plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon, Fante Eye & Face Centre in Denver, Colorado.

A study conducted in Saudi Arabia found that the severity of dry eye disease (DED) was associated with the amount of quality sleep participants received.

While teprotumumab, a new FDA-approved therapy for thyroid eye disease (TED), has its adverse events, the other options to treat TED can have severe consequences, said Shoaib Ugradar, MD, UCLA Stein Eye Center Santa Monica.

A recent study found that retinal age gap, defined as chronological age subtracted from retinal age, is a potential indicator of Parkinson disease development.

Certain types of ophthalmic care were more successful with video visits based on what was required to treat patients, said Darren Chen, MD student at Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.

A recent study found that men and patients with disciform scars on their eyes have a greater risk of developing submacular hemorrhage (SMH), a rare complication in the eyes.

It’s important that patients understand the likely outcomes, problems that can occur along the way, and the risks of a treatment or procedure, explained Robert G. Fante, MD, FACS, president of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery and facial plastic surgeon and cosmetic surgeon, Fante Eye & Face Centre in Denver, Colorado.

Closing out their discussion on glaucoma management, experts share practical advice for care providers and payers alike.

Psychological distress has been shown to impact physical health, and proactive treatment of impaired vision might be one way to mitigate the risk of distress in older populations.