Aflibercept for Diabetic Macular Edema: Seeing Dollar Signs
JAMA. 2019;321(19):1880-1894.
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Too Few Medicare Beneficiaries With Diabetes Getting Eye Exams
Variation in prevalence of eye exams from 43.9% in Puerto Rico to 64.8% in Rhode Island.
Online Information About Diabetic Retinopathy Is Poor
Analysis of 11 websites shows poor quality, varying accuracy, low readability.
CDC Assesses Burden of Eye Disorders in Adults With Diabetes
Cataracts found to be most commonly reported eye disorder affecting adults aged ≥45 years with diabetes.
Vision Loss May Increase Cognitive Decline-Related Functional Limitations
More adults who report visual impairment have subjective cognitive decline-related functional limitations.
Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Cases Increased in 2004 to 2012
Highest rates of HZO seen in older adults, women, and in whites vs other racial groups.
Longer Duration of Statin Use Linked to Lower Risk for Glaucoma
Self-reported high cholesterol levels without statin use tied to higher glaucoma risk.
Patients With Migraine at Greater Risk for Dry Eye Disease
Individuals with vs without migraine may be more likely to have comorbid dry eye disease.
Antihistamine-Releasing Contact Lens Looks Promising in Phase 3 Trials
Results from two phase 3 studies evaluating an investigational antihistamine-releasing contact lens (etafilcon A with ketotifen 0.019mg) showed that the treatment may benefit patients who need vision correction and also suffer from ocular allergies.
Odds of Dry Eye Disease Up With Migraine Headache
Patients with migraine headache have increased odds of dry eye disease even after adjustment for confounders
Heavy Smoking Linked to Damaged Spatial, Color Vision
Heavy smokers have reduced sensitivity for all spatial frequencies, color discrimination impairments
Americans Used Less Eye Care in 2014 vs 2008
Americans also less likely to report difficulty affording eyeglasses from 2014 on vs 2008.
Amblyopia Linked to Lower Self-Perception in Children
Lower perception of scholastic, social, athletic competence could affect reading, motor skills.
ACR/ARHP 2018: Researchers Debate Hydroxychloroquine Dosing in SLE
Experts at the 2018 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting discuss whether hydroxychloroquine dosing should be more than 5 mg/kg in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Cataract Surgery Tied to Drop in Cognitive Decline in Seniors
Decline in episodic memory scores seen with older age slower after vs before cataract surgery.
Adherence to Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk for AMD
Adults with high vs low MeDi score have lower risk for advanced age-related macular degeneration.
CPAP for OSA Does Not Improve Diabetic Macular Edema or Visual Acuity
Continuous positive airway pressure for obstructive sleep apnea in patients with type 2 diabetes offered no improvement in visual acuity compared with usual care alone.
Incident Contrast Sensitivity Common in Middle-Aged Adults
Factors linked to elevated risk include cadmium level in highest quintile, older age, more plaque sites.
Visual Function Deficits Up in Developmental Dyslexia
Increased prevalence of deficits in visual function vs typically developing school-age children.
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness May Be Associated With Cognitive Function
Thinning of the retinal nerve fiber layer has been linked to worsening cognitive function and may be valuable in identifying individuals who may be at risk for cognitive decline.
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