The News Feed
Timely reports on clinical research, legislative updates and product launches, from the editors of Review of Optometry and RCCL. Stories post each weekday morning.
Good Metabolic Control Tied to DR Regression
Several factors increased the risk of retinopathy, including high diastolic blood pressure.
March 5, 2021
Relatives of Glaucoma Patients Are Underscreened
Distance from the site and associated indirect costs kept many in South India from visiting a clinic.
March 5, 2021
Pediatric Myopia Predicts Final Refraction
Younger age of onset and -3D or more SER linked with progression.
March 5, 2021
CXL May Also Help Halt Myopia Progression
Still, further investigation into the safety and efficacy of the method on human eyes is warranted.
March 4, 2021
Visual Acuity Apps Score High Marks For Telehealth
At-home vision testing with these methods has the potential to detect and monitor chronic conditions.
March 4, 2021
COVID Causes Retinal Microvascular Changes
These abnormalities were dependent on the severity of the disease.
March 4, 2021
Corneal Density May Help Predict POAG
Patients with this condition had higher values on several metrics.
March 3, 2021
Wet AMD Eyes Face Risk of Legal Blindness at Two Years
Nearly 10% of patients experienced this outcome, the main causes of which were macular atrophy and subretinal fibrosis.
March 3, 2021
COVID Encourages Digital Outreach in AMD Management
This shift may mean the difference between safe care and unmet needs moving forward.
March 3, 2021
Additional Risk Factors Identified for HZO-related Vision Loss
Severe permanent vision loss was linked to older age, immunosuppression and uveitis.
March 2, 2021
VF Loss Significantly Impacts Road Abilities
Driving was only one of many tasks affected in a recent study of a Black population.
March 2, 2021
Mixed Results for OD Expansion into Glaucoma
In a Canadian study, ODs nearly matched MDs in diagnosis but lagged far behind in prescription writing.
March 2, 2021
Microbial and HSK Combo Leads to Poor VA, Complications
Previous herpes simplex keratitis and ocular surface diseases top risk factor list.
March 1, 2021
Poor Hazard Perception in Older Drivers With Eye Disease
Study found slower response times, especially in those affected by glaucoma.
March 1, 2021
Ganglion Cell Changes on OCT Anticipate VF Progression
Further refinement will result in software tools for timely glaucoma diagnosis and accurate disease staging, researchers say.
March 1, 2021
Lubricant Targets Digital Eyestrain
Allergan’s latest Refresh product combats the effects of reduced blink rate.
February 27, 2021
Allergy Relief in an OTC, Nonpreserved Drop
B+L’s Alaway PF offers 12 hours of relief, the company says.
February 27, 2021
Nerve Growth Factor Promotes Post-LASIK Success
In rabbit models, it repaired corneal damage and improved dry eye symptoms.
February 26, 2021
Glaucoma Patients with Intact Central Vision Still Read Slower
Individuals with the condition read about 19 fewer words per minute.
February 26, 2021
Changes in Corneal Biomechanics Predict Visual Field Loss
Study shows glaucoma progression was associated with a lower baseline corneal hysteresis and a decrease in corneal resistance factor over time.
February 26, 2021
Dysbiosis Precedes Bacterial Keratitis, Study Finds
Increased pathogenic bacteria may be related to ocular surface inflammation, researchers suggest.
February 25, 2021
Pain Questionnaires May Improve GP Candidate Selection
On the other hand, lid margin sensitivity wasn’t a key factor in subjective lens comfort.
February 25, 2021
Cigarette Smoking Impairs Retinal Vasculature
Study shows even relatively low exposure induces changes, particularly to the deep capillary plexus.
February 25, 2021
Phaco Associated With Better Glaucoma Outcomes
Early cataract surgery after an acute primary angle-closure attack prevents IOP elevation and blindness with less medication than LPI, study finds.
February 24, 2021
How Red Wine Helps Combat Eye Disease
Known to benefit cardiovascular issues, resveratrol is also getting good marks in glaucoma, AMD and cataract.
February 24, 2021
Glaucoma Docs Would Welcome ‘Smart’ EHR Tools
Study shows nearly 90% are interested in add-on apps that incorporate algorithms from experts.
February 24, 2021
Epiretinal Membrane Linked to Older Age
Study finds it a significant cause of visual impairment in the elderly.
February 23, 2021
Experts Debate Early vs. Late Amblyopia Screening
Literature review finds no clear consensus regarding cost-effectiveness or the optimum time to treat risk factors.
February 23, 2021
Conflict of Interest Disclosures in Med Journals Draw Criticism
One in five authors had a COI and most weren’t noted in the respective studies.
February 23, 2021
AM Light May Improve Glaucoma Patients’ Sleep
Individuals with the condition also had a greater pupil response by the study’s end.
February 22, 2021
Beta Irradiation Suitable for Smaller Pterygium
Study determines horizontal length of less than 2mm the benchmark.
February 22, 2021
Phaco-related Macular Perfusion Culprit: Hyperemia
Increased light intensity stimulation of the retina after cataract removal was thought to be the cause.
February 22, 2021
Stem Cells Show Promise for Stargardt’s Treatment
About 94% of patients had improved or stabilized vision at one year.
February 19, 2021
Two New AMD Biomarkers Identified
Inflammasome proteins such as interleukin-18 were elevated in patients, a study finds.
February 19, 2021
PACG Prevalence Anticipated to Rise
Screen at-risk patients to catch more of this age-associated condition, projected to increase 50% by 2050, meta-analysis finds.
February 19, 2021
Combination Lenses Correct Exotropia in Young Children
Overminus lenses with prism significantly improved both intermittent exotropia and stereopsis.
February 18, 2021
Simple Vision Test Sheds Light on Driving Performance
Those with experience behind the wheel performed better than non-drivers.
February 18, 2021
ODs in Four States Get Green Light to Administer COVID Vaccine
California, Utah, Kentucky and Ohio are among the first to include optometrists in immunization efforts.
February 18, 2021
High-dose Sex Steroids Improve Tear Parameters
Elevated levels of estrogen had a positive effect on patients of reproductive age.
February 17, 2021
Ocular Blood Flow An Early Indicator of Glaucoma
OCT-A devices that distinguish among three microvascular layers can help with early disease detection.
February 17, 2021
Muscle Thickening Elevates IOP Upon Upgaze
Conduct measurements in the primary position to avoid misdiagnosis.
February 17, 2021
Atropine Penetration Minimally Affected by Preservatives
Stability and safety of the drug are better predictors of successful outcomes.
February 16, 2021
Patchy Corneal Staining Pattern May Indicate Inflammation
This presentation could help guide the appropriate treatment for dry eye and Sjögren’s.
February 16, 2021
Blood Sugar and Diabetes Duration Predicts DR Risk
Screening is necessary in these patients, even in those with controlled disease.
February 16, 2021
Zero G Conditions Distort the Posterior Globe
One year after returning to Earth, anterior displacement still hadn’t fully resolved.
February 12, 2021
Poorly Fitting Face Masks Can Lead to VF Test Errors
After proper adjustment, results were more accurate.
February 12, 2021
Location of Iridotomy Matters in Visual Outcomes
Superiorly located LPIs resulted in greater angle widening.
February 12, 2021
Stereoscopic Cameras Superior in Glaucoma Screening
Their monoscopic counterparts are often favored for convenience and cost but have a lower sensitivity.
February 11, 2021
Alcohol Consumption Reduces Risk of Cataract Surgery
This effect was especially prevalent in wine drinkers.
February 11, 2021
Undetected Glaucoma More Likely in Wet AMD
Despite many of these patients meeting clinical risk criteria, underdiagnosis was prevalent.
February 11, 2021
