November 08, 2024

Is Intravenous Methylprednisolone Efficacious for Visual Complications of GCA?

While timely treatment is essential to protect vision, the researchers found no visual acuity benefit with IVMP.

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September 09, 2024

First Full Eye, Face Transplant Performed

In a surgical first, retinal cells showed light responsiveness up to 9.0 μv at 220 days after whole eye transplant, nearing the low end of normal (10-50 μv).

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September 17, 2024

Can Hair Dye Cause Retinopathy?

Aromatic amines may cause long-term RPE dysfunction

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June 11, 2024

Eye Pain: A Major Contributor to Outpatient and Emergency Visits

This study analyzes over 5 million annual eye pain-related visits to U.S. outpatient and emergency departments, highlighting the prevalence and non-vision-threatening nature of most cases.

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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 01, 2023

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June 05, 2024

Noncompete Ban May Not Help Nonprofit Workers

Health care professionals welcome the FTC's new rule banning noncompete agreements but are concerned it may not protect those in nonprofit health care settings, potentially impacting most of the nation's medical professionals.

KFF Health News

June 19, 2024

Specialties With Highest Unprofessional Behavior Reports

A recent study reveals that surgeons are most frequently reported for unprofessional behavior by coworkers, while pediatric-focused physicians are least likely to be reported.

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June 03, 2024

Low Macular Pigment Linked to Glaucoma

A study found that low macular pigment optical density is linked to a higher risk of primary open-angle glaucoma in older women, suggesting potential benefits of dietary interventions.

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