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Potential Disparities in Access to Adult Strabismus Care: A National Perspective and Implications for Equitable Treatment

This review synthesizes evidence highlighting national disparities in adult strabismus care access in the US, focusing on socioeconomic factors, insurance status, and practice types, and discusses implications for clinical practice and poli

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Nov 14, 2026

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Ophthalmology

Effect of Electronic Behavioral Nudges on Low-Value Preoperative Testing: Insights from a Pragmatic Randomized Clinical Trial

This review analyzes a pragmatic RCT assessing EHR-embedded behavioral nudges to reduce low-value preoperative testing before cataract surgery, highlighting limited impact on overall testing but promising effects on specific test cancellati

Nov 13, 2026
Ophthalmology

Comparative Three-Year Outcomes of Trabeculotomy Versus Combined Trabeculotomy-Trabeculectomy in Primary Congenital Glaucoma with Moderate Corneal Enlargement

A prospective randomized trial shows trabeculotomy is noninferior to combined trabeculotomy-trabeculectomy for 3-year control of intraocular pressure in primary congenital glaucoma with corneal diameter 12-14 mm, providing a less invasive s

Nov 12, 2026
Ophthalmology

Intravenous Bisphosphonates Linked to Increased Short-Term Uveitis Risk: Insights from a Nationwide Taiwan Study

A large nationwide case-case-time-control study revealed intravenous bisphosphonates, especially zoledronic acid, are associated with a short-term increased risk of uveitis, with no clear links to scleritis or cystoid macular edema.

Nov 11, 2026
Ophthalmology

Optimizing Remote Home Tonometry Duration for Precise Intraocular Pressure Fluctuation Assessment

This study establishes that 7 to 10 consecutive days of remote home tonometry are required to accurately capture intraocular pressure fluctuations, essential for effective glaucoma management.

Nov 10, 2026
Ophthalmology

Cost-Effectiveness of Visual Scanning Training for Post-Stroke Hemianopia: Insights from the SEARCH Trial and Related Evidence

This review synthesizes evidence on visual scanning training for post-stroke hemianopia, emphasizing the SEARCH trial’s economic evaluation alongside clinical outcomes and contextualizing with complementary rehabilitation strategies a

Nov 9, 2026
Ophthalmology

Bi-Allelic PRKCZ Loss-of-Function Variants Presenting as Adult-Onset Retinitis Pigmentosa: A Case Series and Functional Characterization

Report of adult-onset retinitis pigmentosa linked to bi-allelic loss-of-function PRKCZ variants, highlighting clinical features, genetic diagnosis, and validation of pathogenic mechanisms.

Nov 8, 2026
Ophthalmology

Polygenic Risk Impact on Lifetime Risk and Prognosis of Glaucoma: Clinical Insights and Future Applications

This review synthesizes recent evidence demonstrating that glaucoma polygenic risk scores (PRS) enhance risk stratification and prognosis, outperforming family history, and supporting PRS-guided screening and management interventions.

Nov 7, 2026
Ophthalmology

Ophthalmic Encounters After Tamoxifen Initiation: Clinical Insights, Screening Practices, and Retinal Toxicity Risks

Tamoxifen-related retinal toxicity is known but ophthalmic evaluations after initiation are infrequent. Recent data reveal low screening rates, rare retinal-specific testing, and no greater ophthalmic use than aromatase inhibitors. Emerging

Nov 6, 2026
Ophthalmology

Cloudbreak Pharma Reports Positive Top-Line Phase 3 Data for CBT-001 in Pterygium Treatment

Cloudbreak Pharma Inc. (HKEX: 2592), a clinical-stage ophthalmic biopharmaceutical company specializing in proprietary Multi Kinase Inhibitor (MKI) di

Nov 6, 2026
Ophthalmology

Time Course of Resolution of Diabetic Macular Edema by Sustained Suppression of VEGF-A with the Port Delivery Platform with Ranibizumab

Sustained VEGF-A suppression via the Port Delivery System with ranibizumab effectively resolves diabetic macular edema with most patients achieving edema normalization; slow resolution may mimic treatment unresponsiveness, warranting reclas

Nov 5, 2026
Clinical Updates

Enhanced Symmetry and Psychosocial Outcomes in Post-Traumatic Orbital Zygomatic Complex Reconstruction Using Patient-Specific Virtual Planning

This study demonstrates that patient-specific virtual mirrored-image planning significantly improves symmetry, globe positioning, malar projection, and psychosocial outcomes compared to traditional intraoperative visual estimation in late r

Nov 4, 2026
Ophthalmology

Enhancing Deep Sclerectomy Outcomes: Autologous Anterior Lens Capsule as an Effective Intrascleral Spacer

A randomized trial demonstrates that using an autologous anterior lens capsule as an intrascleral spacer during deep sclerectomy combined with phacoemulsification lowers intraocular pressure and enhances surgical success in glaucoma patient

Nov 4, 2026
Ophthalmology

Clinical Validation of the UCI Corneal Cystine Crystal Score: Linking Objective Imaging and Symptom Burden in Cystinosis

The University of California, Irvine Corneal Cystine Crystal Score (UCI CCCS) is validated as a reliable slit-lamp grading tool correlating with corneal densitometry and symptoms in cystinosis, though not visual acuity, highlighting its val

Nov 3, 2026
Ophthalmology

Morgagnian Cataracts: Clinical Challenges and Surgical Outcomes in Advanced Lens Pathology

Morgagnian cataracts present with severe visual impairment, elevated intraocular pressure, and zonular instability. Surgical management is challenging but can significantly improve vision and reduce pressure with individualized approaches.

Nov 2, 2026
Ophthalmology

Recurrent Visual Field Progression in Glaucoma: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

A cohort study identifies key risk factors such as faster baseline visual field loss, higher post-progression intraocular pressure, and older age that predict recurrence of visual field progression in glaucoma, emphasizing the need for pers

Nov 1, 2026
Ophthalmology

Revolutionizing Upper Eyelid Surgery: Insights from Microscopic Anatomical Studies

This article revisits upper eyelid anatomy through operating microscope observations, revealing detailed structural relationships that enhance surgical precision in upper blepharoplasty, with implications for safer, more effective cosmetic

Oct 31, 2026
Ophthalmology

Transforming Resident Eye Clinics: Enhancing Health Equity and Resident Surgical Experience

Transitioning a traditional ophthalmology resident clinic to an urgent eye clinic model improved health equity, increased exposure to high-acuity cases, and boosted resident cataract surgery volumes in a US academic center.

Oct 31, 2026
Ophthalmology

Optical Coherence Tomography as a Prognostic Biomarker in Multiple Sclerosis: Insights from the American Academy of Ophthalmology Report

This article reviews evidence supporting OCT measurements of retinal layers as biomarkers for predicting multiple sclerosis progression and highlights the need for further research to enhance clinical application.

Oct 30, 2026
Ophthalmology

Noncombustible Nicotine or Tobacco Product Use After Smoking Cessation and Major Vision-Impairing Diseases: Evidence from a Nationwide Cohort Study and Clinical Implications

This review synthesizes current evidence on the association between switching from combustible cigarettes to noncombustible nicotine/tobacco products and the risk of major vision-impairing eye diseases, highlighting a nationwide Korean coho

Oct 29, 2026
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