Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
Mechanisms of Retinal Impairment ID’d in Idiopathic Intracranial HTN
Impairment of retinal nerve fiber layer and macular impairment identified, according to papilledema severity
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Oct. 18-20
AAO: Wavelight Plus LASIK Achieves Better Outcomes Than SMILE Pro
Uncorrected distance visual acuity of 20/20 or better was achieved in 92 percent of LASIK group, 74 percent in SMILE group
Photorefractive Keratectomy Safe, Effective for Teenagers
Visual outcomes were similar to or slightly better for teenagers aged 17 and 18 years than adults aged 19 to 40 years
Presbyopia-Correcting Intraocular Lens Improves Vision Outcomes
96 and 95 percent of participants were mostly or completely satisfied with distance, overall vision
Self-Sufficiency Regained Immediately in Most Patients After Simultaneous Bilateral Cataract Surgery
Second study shows uncorrected visual acuity, spherical equivalent refraction as good or better with immediate versus delayed bilateral cataract surgery
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Linked to Reduced Risk for Developing Uveitis
GLP-1 RAs linked to lower risk among those with type 2 diabetes and without diabetes; greater protection seen versus metformin, insulin
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
Revakinagene Taroretcel Reduces Ellipsoid Zone Area in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2
Reduced ellipsoid zone area seen with revakinagene taroretcel compared with sham procedure
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
