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General Interest Stories
Southern States Fare Worst in Vision Care Access, Disease Burden
In these areas, non-Hispanic Black children were more likely to report this finding than non-Hispanic whites.
Noteworthy Research
Anterior segment:
Air Pollution Can Cause DED-related Inflammation
The toxic reaction of small particulate matter was mainly found on the ocular surface and corneal epithelial cells.
Visual impairment and correction
Myopic Corrective Lenses, Low-Dose Atropine Combo Most Effective
With compliant European children, the two slowed axial elongation.
Red Light Therapy May Induce Some Axial Length Shortening
Nearly a quarter of children had at least a 0.05mm reduction following this treatment.
Study Identifies OCT-A Parameters Predicting Visual Decline
Researchers say these factors should be seriously considered in-clinic.
Glaucoma:
Microstent, Cataract Surgery Combo Can Preserve VFs
The addition of a MIGS device resulted in risk reduction of fast progression throughout five years of follow-up.
Glaucoma Development Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
Specifically for cases of Alzheimer's disease, this was observed in those who were newly diagnosed with the condition.
Posterior segment:
First Geographic Atrophy Drug Approved
Syfovre slows lesion progression in dry AMD patients but does not improve visual acuity. FDA trials showed the best results in those who maintained therapy at least 18 months.
Plasma Exchange Improves Optic Neuritis
Worse outcomes were predicted by severe vision loss at lowest point, older age and delayed time to receive treatment.
Amsler Grid No Match For Regular Ocular Examination
For patients at risk of neovascular AMD, this home test wasn’t accurate enough.
Anti-VEGF Not Tied to Cardiovascular Risk in RVO
Researchers ruled that the treatment is safe, though an unquantified increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage was reported that needs further investigation.
High Retinal Vessel Tortuosity Indicative of Several Cardiovascular Diseases
Including some common ones like hypertension, myocardial infarction and stroke, this was determined through the largest genome-wide association study of the condition yet conducted.
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