Diabetes
Risk of NAION Higher in Patients on GLP-1 Drugs for Diabetes or Weight Loss
Exposure to agonists such as Ozempic and Mounjaro was associated with a 3.24-fold higher likelihood.
05/16/2024
Lipid-lowering Agents May Prevent DR Complications
An ARVO paper highlights the potential benefits of using statins in delaying progression to PDR.
05/09/2024
Corneal Edema Post-Cataract More Common in Diabetic Patients
Age, disease status and race/ethnicity were linked to higher risk of issues after surgery.
05/09/2024
ARVO Study Highlights Importance of Identifying Peripheral DR Lesions
Research using ultra-widefield imaging showed that assessment of the entire retina is important to more accurately stratify disease progression risk in vulnerable patients.
05/06/2024
Handheld AI Fundus Camera Detects DR in 60 Seconds
New automated device from Optomed features a 50-degree field of view to detect early-phase retinal changes and flags results as red or green.
05/03/2024
Study Compares PDR, DME Risk Between Two Popular Diabetes Drugs
Patients taking GLP-1 agonists had a higher rate of progression to proliferative retinopathy and new-onset macular edema than those on SGLT-2 inhibitors.
04/19/2024
Glucose Control, Renal Function Help Predict Anti-VEGF Treatment Response in DME
Patients with low glomerular filtration rates and high glycated hemoglobin levels fared worse in this study, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring of systemic health.
04/17/2024
Academy of Ophthalmology Endorses Teleretinal Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy
While this modality was not as robust in detecting DME, studies show it is both accurate and cost-effective for DR.
04/16/2024
Diabetes Patients Experience Choroidal Microvascular Alterations Before DR
This was observed in early cases of the disease without associated retinopathy.
04/16/2024
Severity Levels of Carotid Artery Stenosis Impact Diabetic Retinopathy
Clinicians should be mindful of possible atherosclerotic changes in patients with PDR, study argues.
04/15/2024
Upcoming Events
June 4, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 19, 2024
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: The Palm Nashville, TN
Presenters: Nora Lee Cothran, OD, and Walter Whitley, OD, MBA
Time: 6:15pm CT
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
