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Fluoroquinolone Use Not Linked to Increased Uveitis, Retinal Detachment Risk
Although an association with this antibiotic treatment cannot be completely ruled out, any absolute effect would be small.
May 31, 2024
Statin Use, Certain Ethnicities Linked to Late-Onset AMD
On the flip side, female sex, obesity and fluoxetine use were found to be associated with earlier development.
March 17, 2023
Topical NSAID Can Play a Role in Mild DME
This small study found it may reduce CST in patients with good glycemic control.
November 10, 2022
Mild Thyroid Eye Disease May Respond to Doxycycline
More work still needs to be done, though, as the drug’s improvement rate was fairly low.
October 4, 2022
ImprimisRx Launches Compounded Antibiotic and Product Replacement Program
The company says it’ll replace the formulation—marketed as Fortisite—when expired, at no cost.
October 3, 2022
Large Study Identifies Drug Associations with Angle Closure; Added Risk in Question
Some of these were already documented, but newly identified ones included drugs for constipation and nausea.
September 27, 2022
Hypotensive Drugs Impact Clarity of Intraocular Lenses
Additional investigation is needed to further clarify this correlation and its clinical implications.
September 12, 2022
Even Small Financial Incentives Influence Prescribing Habits
Reported receipt of any non-research support from pharmaceutical manufacturers, regardless of amount, was associated with an almost doubled probability of a prostaglandin drug Rx.
August 2, 2022
Study: Two-thirds of Patients Have Skin Reactions to Topical Ophthalmic Meds
Active ingredients, especially aminoglycoside antibiotics, were the main cause.
July 19, 2022
Antibiotic Resistance Remains Prevalent in Ocular Staphylococcal Infections
Newest ARMOR study data helps inform clinicians when choosing a therapy to pursue in affected patients.
May 11, 2022
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