September 17, 2024

Can Hair Dye Cause Retinopathy?

Aromatic amines may cause long-term RPE dysfunction

Conexiant

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).

Conexiant

January 16, 2025

LA County Fires Prompt Business Recovery Centers to Open

"Business owners can meet face-to-face with specialists to apply for disaster loans and access a wide range of resources to guide them through their recovery."

Optometric Management

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 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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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

August 20, 2024

Vision Impairment Tied to Dementia

“Individuals with vision impairment had a 47% increased risk of developing dementia compared to those without vision impairment.”

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June 01, 2023

PRODUCT SPECTRUM

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Contact Lens Spectrum

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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