Alzheimer patients likely to benefit from acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in reducing AMD risk: JAMA Aditi7 Jan 2024 6:00 AM ISTAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a prevalent ophthalmologic condition hypothesised to involve inflammation in the macula. The use of...
Syphilitic Uveitis Hospitalizations on the rise, reveals JAMA study Jacinthlyn Sylvia28 Dec 2023 4:00 AM ISTA recent retrospective study by Tahreem Mir and team brought out findings that indicate a significant increase in syphilitic uveitis-related...
Firework Bans linked to Lower Ocular Trauma finds JAMA Study Jacinthlyn Sylvia26 Dec 2023 6:00 AM ISTIn a recent case-control study explored the connection between local legislation on fireworks and the occurrence of vision-threatening injuries. The...
Topical Atropine safe and effective for Childhood Myopia Control, Reveals Landmark Study Dr.Niharika Harsha B22 Dec 2023 7:30 AM ISTA comprehensive study evaluating the extended outcomes of topical atropine eye drops for childhood myopia control has shed light on its long-term...
Anti-VEGF treatment not linked to Neurodevelopmental impairment among preemies with ROP Dr.Niharika Harsha B5 Dec 2023 9:45 PM ISTA recent study conducted at UCLA supported the early neurodevelopmental safety of anti-VEGF treatment, dispelling concerns about its independent...
Brolucizumab Shows Promising Outcomes for Diabetic Macular Edema Care Jacinthlyn Sylvia3 Dec 2023 6:00 PM ISTAn update of a 52-week clinical trial unveiled promising results of brolucizumab compared to the standard aflibercept in enhancing diabetic macular...
Brolucizumab as good as aflibercept for improving clinical outcomes in Diabetic Macular Edema Outcomes: JAMA Jacinthlyn Sylvia19 Nov 2023 5:00 PM ISTA recent 52-week phase 3 clinical trial published in the Journal of American Medical Association compared the efficacy and safety of brolucizumab...
Bilateral simultaneous endophthalmitis after sequential bilateral cataract surgery linked to sterility breach Jacinthlyn Sylvia31 Oct 2023 2:30 PM ISTIn a recent case series published in Journal of American Medical Association, three patients experienced bilateral simultaneous postoperative...
Intravitreal Pegcetacoplan for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Linked to "Floaters" Due to Silicone Oil Droplets Dr Riya Dave13 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTIntravitreal pegcetacoplan (Syfovre) injections, recently approved for dry age-related macular degeneration, linked to "floaters." These floaters...
Aspergillus-specific lateral-flow device Effective for Microbial Keratitis Therapy Jacinthlyn Sylvia4 Oct 2023 8:00 PM ISTMicrobial keratitis (MK), a leading cause of vision impairment and blindness in low- and middle-income countries, may soon be easier to diagnose and...
Smartphone App Offers Precise Eye Protrusion Measurements: JAMA study Jacinthlyn Sylvia25 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTTodor Popov and coulleagues at the University Hospital Zurich have unveiled a smartphone application that can accurately measure eye protrusion,...
Calcium Channel Blocker Use Linked to Increased Glaucoma Risk Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli15 Sept 2023 8:00 PM ISTA recent study published in JAMA Ophthalmology by Alan Kastner and colleagues conducted using data from the UK Biobank has raised concerns about the...
