March 18, 2025

FDA Approves Expanded Label for ILUVIEN

The fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant is now indicated for the treatment of chronic noninfectious uveitis affecting the posterior segment of the eye, as well as DME.

Conexiant

March 17, 2025

How Spaceflight Alters Human Physiology

From bone loss to vision impairment, spaceflight triggers changes in human physiology.

Reuters

March 06, 2025

Private Equity Acquisitions Affect Industry Payments for Ophthalmologists

“It is unknown whether PE firms affect the financial incentives offered to physicians by other industry actors, which may change clinical decision-making," researchers note.

Conexiant

March 06, 2025

An Estimated 31 Million Americans Borrowed for Medical Bills in 2024

A new West Health-Gallup Survey survey reveals insights into medical debt across all income levels and demographics in the United States.

Conexiant

February 26, 2025

Integration of Vision Services Remains an Unmet Need in FQHCs

Telemedicine, funding, and provider partnerships can help, researchers say.

Conexiant

June 10, 2024

Melatonin May Reduce Age-related Macular Degeneration Risk

Melatonin use is associated with a reduced risk of developing and progressing age-related macular degeneration.

Conexiant

July 03, 2024

Semaglutide Linked to Vision-Threatening Eye Disorder

New study finds that 8.9% of type 2 diabetes patients taking semaglutide experienced NAION, compared to 1.8% of those on non-GLP-1 diabetes drugs.

Reuters

November 07, 2024

Diabetes Affects 1 in 6 US Adults: CDC Data

In a stark reflection of diabetes screening gaps, more than one-quarter of U.S. adults with diabetes remained undiagnosed in 2021-2023, with obesity linked to a nearly four-fold higher prevalence compared to normal-weight individuals.

Conexiant

December 16, 2024

Does Ozempic Double Eye Disease Risk?

Danish health authorities seek EU review of studies linking Novo Nordisk's Ozempic to rare eye condition in type 2 diabetes patients.

Reuters