September 09, 2024

Telemedicine Shows Promise for Glaucoma Diagnosis

Telemedicine may provide an accurate method for glaucoma detection.

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September 09, 2024

Vision Impairment Linked to Nearly One-Fifth of Dementia

Vision impairment, particularly contrast sensitivity deficits, may account for up to 19% of dementia cases in older US adults, suggesting a potential target for prevention strategies.

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August 20, 2024

NIH Finds Disparities in Medicaid Vision Coverage

Seven states had no coverage for either eye exams or glasses.

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August 14, 2024

Diabetic Retinopathy: Teleretinal Screening Compliance Rates

“Overall, TS was found to double the screening compliance rates in certain populations, particularly in underserved areas where access to ophthalmic care is limited.”

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August 14, 2024

Benefits of Dilation Before Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Insufficient exam rate dropped by about one-third after introducing dilation.

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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.

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June 06, 2024

U.S. FDA Halts Biomea's Diabetes Trial

Biomea Fusion announced a clinical hold by the U.S. FDA on its diabetes drug trial due to potential toxic liver disease, causing a 60% drop in its shares.

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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

June 26, 2024

Daily Multivitamin Use: No Mortality Benefit Found

"In contrast, we found that daily multivitamin use vs. nonuse was associated with 4% higher mortality risk."

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