Two Doses of Zoster Vaccine Reduce Risk for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
In adults aged 50 years or older, two-dose recombinant zoster vaccine linked to reduced risk for HZO, acute myocardial infarction, stroke
Semaglutide Not Linked to Increased Risk of Eye Disorders, Diabetic Retinopathy
Semaglutide linked to increased risk of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, but evidence remains insufficient to establish definitive conclusion
Patient Perceptions of Physician Dress Depend on Setting
In emergency rooms and operating theaters, scrubs were consistently favored, but overall, the white coat still symbolizes professionalism
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists May Reduce Complications of Diabetic Retinopathy
GLP-1 receptor agonists linked to modestly increased risk for incident DR, but tied to reduced risk for certain complications of DR
Revakinagene Taroretcel Reduces Ellipsoid Zone Area in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
Reduced ellipsoid zone area seen with revakinagene taroretcel compared with sham procedure
Increase Seen in Physician Visits ~15 Years Before MS Onset
All-cause physician visit rate ratios consistently elevated from 14 years before onset, peaking in the year before MS onset
FDA Approves Vizz Eye Drops to Improve Near Vision in Adults
Trials show once-daily drops are safe and effective
GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Use Linked to Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Association seen in seniors with type 2 diabetes; greater associations seen for semaglutide and liraglutide
Corticosteroids Not Superior to Placebo for Add-On Treatment of Bacterial Keratitis
Adjunctive corticosteroids not superior to placebo, while adjunctive corneal cross-linking associated with increased scar size
Indicators of Neuropathic Ocular Pain Identified After LASIK
Indicators include persistent high corneal tactile sensitivity postanesthesia, reduced nerve density, increased microneuroma density in central cornea
