Systemic Disease

Ocular Biomarker Potentially Distinguishes Rheumatoid Diseases from MS

The differentiating factor found in a recent study was decreased vessel density in the foveal region of the superficial capillary plexus on OCT-A.

06/28/2024

MS Patients Exhibit GCC, RNFL Thinning and Reduced Peripapillary Vessel Density

These could serve as useful prognostic biomarkers for the course of the disease, researchers say.

06/21/2024

Emergency Eyecare Most Often for Painful but Non–Vision Threatening Conditions

In 42% of outpatient visits and 67% of ED visits, eye pain was the primary reason for seeking care.

06/10/2024

Adults with Visual Impairment at Elevated Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

Chronic stress brought on by vision problems may be a causative factor, researchers suggest, as the association was seen even adults younger than 65 and those with steady jobs.

06/06/2024

Alterations in the Macula Found in Patients with Sleep Apnea

Study reveals an increase in vascular and perfusion density of the deep capillary plexus.

06/03/2024

Ocular Manifestations of Autoimmune Diseases: How to Understand and Identify

05/15/2024

Visual System May Serve as Ideal Model for MS Drug Assessment

The neurodegenerative disease can be difficult to track in terms of remyelination, but certain agents can be monitored through ocular imaging to gauge efficacy.

04/26/2024

Statins Decrease Graves’ Ophthalmopathy Risk

Reduction by 80% was found in one Taiwanese study.

04/10/2024

Having Both DR and Uveitis Linked to Poorer Visual Outcomes

Late-stage neovascular complications and inflammatory sequelae are much more common in these eyes.

03/11/2024

Rheumatoid Arthritis Causes Greater Cataract, Glaucoma Risk

Recent research determined the relationship exists in this direction only—the ocular conditions don’t affect chances of developing this autoimmune disease.

03/07/2024