March 18, 2026

Metformin and AMD: Signal or Noise?

Five-year population study details 37% lower incidence of intermediate AMD in type 2 diabetic patients prescribed metformin

The Ophthalmologist

March 16, 2026

Retinal Changes Linked to PCOS

Meta-analysis of OCT and OCT angiography studies found thicker retinal nerve fiber layers and slightly thinner central macula in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

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March 16, 2026

Survey: 96% of Optometrists Assess Smoking Status

Survey finds widespread smoking status screening among optometrists in Wales following national training requirements.

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March 13, 2026

Dry Eye Across Autoimmune Diseases

The nationwide analysis found the highest rates of dry eye disease among patients with Sjögren’s syndrome.

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March 13, 2026

Lipid-Derived Biomarkers for NAION

TVST study reveals potential new metabolic signal in nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

The Ophthalmologist

March 11, 2026

Could Wegovy Raise Optic Nerve Risk?

A pharmacovigilance analysis of FDA adverse event reports finds the strongest ischemic optic neuropathy reporting signal with high-dose semaglutide formulations, with higher adjusted odds reported in men.

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March 11, 2026

Women Prefer Contact Lens Under-Correction

Clinic-based study suggests sex differences in preferred contact lens under-correction during presbyopia management

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March 11, 2026

Early Fluid Resolution Predicts Faricimab Durability

Post hoc analysis suggests rapid retinal fluid resolution may help identify patients with nAMD who can maintain longer faricimab dosing intervals.

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March 10, 2026

Closing the Pediatric Eye Care Gap

Who gets a pediatric eye exam — and who doesn’t?

The Ophthalmologist

March 05, 2026

Medical Oddities: The Calmest Move in Cardiology?

Yoga for SVT, romantic brain bias, dog-made air chemistry, math learning clues, selenium tea, and glaucoma pillows—medicine’s weekly roundup of strange.

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