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Higher BP Linked to Faster Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma

Ophthalmologists say findings emphasize the importance of adhering to medication regimens

Nov 15, 2024
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Laser Trabeculoplasty Tops Eye Drops as Frontline Treatment for Glaucoma

Office procedure reduced visual field loss by 29% over 6 years versus eye drops

Oct 22, 2024
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Cataract Surgery Linked With Fewer Falls, Traumatic Injuries in Older Patients

Study adds leg and ankle fractures, intracranial hemorrhage to evidence on falls, hip fracture

Oct 20, 2024
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Retinal Injections May Increase Risk for Cataract Surgery Complications

History of injections tied to multiple postop complications, but data open to questioning

Oct 20, 2024
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New Estimates Show Over 4 Million People in the U.S. Have Glaucoma

Black adults roughly twice as likely as white adults to be affected

Oct 17, 2024
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Free Eye Care in Underserved Areas May Improve Disease Detection

Patients without recent vision exams were diagnosed with glaucoma, cataracts

Aug 22, 2024
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Statin Use Linked to Higher Risk of Glaucoma

In contrast, a larger but less diverse study found cholesterol-lowering drugs protective

Aug 02, 2024
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Complete Success Rate Not as High as Expected With Gel Stent Implant for Glaucoma

Furthermore, re-operations, bleb needling were needed in 28% and 18% of patients

May 30, 2024
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Underweight, but Not Obesity, Linked to Glaucoma Progression

Meanwhile, tobacco/alcohol use had no significant links to changes in retinal nerve fiber layer

Apr 22, 2024
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Higher Polygenic Risk Score Tied to Increased Risk for Glaucoma

Risk scores may allow action before irreversible damage occurs in those with ocular hypertension

Mar 19, 2024
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'Eye Opening': Chatbot Outperforms Ophthalmologists

"There's no place where people did better" in response to prompts about glaucoma, retinal health

Feb 23, 2024
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For PACS Eyes, Simple Clinical Exam Enough to Predict Long-Term Glaucoma Risk

OCT or other high-tech metrics not needed to assess progression of primary angle-closure suspect

Jan 22, 2024
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Trio of Eye Diseases Linked to Falls, Fractures in Older Adults

Patients with cataracts, AMD, or glaucoma had 25% to 38% higher adjusted risks vs controls

Jan 01, 2024
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Side Benefit of Botulinum Toxin A? Reduced IOP in Hemifacial Spasm

Patients with hemifacial spasm and glaucoma need eye follow-up after injection

Oct 29, 2023
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