Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Lamivudine Improves Visual Acuity in Center-Involved Diabetic Macular Edema
Best corrected visual acuity improved 9.8 letters with lamivudine after four weeks, decreased 1.8 letters with placebo
Microbial Keratitis Outcomes Affected by Delays in Presentation, Disease Severity
Initial vision, longer time to presentation, larger stromal infiltrate size linked to risk for worse 90-day BCVA in two cohorts
2019 to 2020 Saw 17.9 Percent Decrease in Ophthalmic Procedures in Seniors
Largest reduction seen in laser peripheral iridotomy, while eye drug injections had smallest decrease
FDA Approves Susvimo for Diabetic Macular Edema
Approval marks the first and only continuous delivery treatment as an alternate to regular eye injections
Recording of Nystagmus During Vertigo in Meniere Disease May Offer Therapeutic Aid
Direction of nystagmus during vertigo in Meniere disease mainly horizontal but can change
Discontinuing Multifocal Contacts Does Not Diminish Treatment Effect in Myopia
No evidence seen for loss of treatment effect with discontinuation of multifocal contacts in older teenagers with myopia
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 18-21
1.5 Million U.S. Adults Have Vision-Affecting Glaucoma
Black adults are disproportionately affected
Gaps Identified in Medicaid Provision of Routine Vision Care
Most fee-for-service Medicaid programs cover routine eye exams, but many do not cover glasses or low vision aids
AI Model Has Strong Performance for Identifying Pediatric Eye Disease
Strong performance demonstrated for identifying myopia, strabismus, and ptosis using mobile photographs
