September 30, 2024

Study Evaluates Survey’s Accuracy in Visual Acuity Assessment

The self-reported method provides a fairly accurate estimate of VA, particularly in individuals with low vision

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September 25, 2024

Myopia Surge: 740 Million Youth Affected by 2050

Global myopia prevalence in youth is projected to reach 39.80% by 2050, with Japan (85.95%) and South Korea (73.94%) showing the highest rates among studied countries.

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September 24, 2024

EDVI Act Supports More Comprehensive Eye Care for Children

This proposed federal funding would help states and communities advance current protocols and provisions.

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September 18, 2024

Disc Changes Did Not Impact Vision-Related QoL in OHTS

One in four patients with bilateral glaucoma-related visual field loss reported significant visual difficulties, compared to just one in ten without field damage, in a 20-year study of vision-related quality of life.

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September 17, 2024

Can Hair Dye Cause Retinopathy?

Aromatic amines may cause long-term RPE dysfunction

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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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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.

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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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