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Advancing Vision: Optogenetic Therapy Offers Hope for Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients

An open-label trial demonstrates the safety and potential efficacy of ChrimsonR-based optogenetic therapy combined with specialized goggles to enhance light sensitivity in patients with advanced retinitis pigmentosa, offering promising aven

Oct 12, 2026Sign in to read
Cardiology

PCSK9 Inhibitors and Their Protective Role Against Retinal Vascular Occlusions in Hyperlipidemic Patients

PCSK9 inhibitors significantly reduce the risk of retinal vascular occlusions compared to other lipid-lowering therapies in patients with hyperlipidemia, highlighting their potential as a neuroprotective cardiovascular intervention.

Oct 11, 2026Sign in to read
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Advancing Gender Equity in Ophthalmology: The Impact of Virtual Oral Board Exams on Workforce Representation

This study reveals a significant increase in female representation among American Board of Ophthalmology oral board examiners following the transition to virtual exams, while the proportion of female examinees remained stable from 2011 to 2

Oct 11, 2026
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Individualized High-Fluence Corneal Cross-Linking for Ultrathin Keratoconus: Insights from the ELZA-sub400 Protocol

The ELZA-sub400 protocol demonstrates safe and effective high-fluence corneal cross-linking tailored for ultrathin keratoconus corneas, halting ectasia progression in most treated eyes at 12 months with no endothelial damage.

Oct 11, 2026
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Intravitreal Bevacizumab versus Laser Therapy in Retinopathy of Prematurity: Analyzing Retreatment Rates, Timing, and Risk Predictors

This study compares retreatment rates and timing in retinopathy of prematurity among infants treated with intravitreal bevacizumab versus laser therapy, highlighting lower early retreatment rates and delayed intervention in the bevacizumab

Oct 10, 2026Sign in to read
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Unraveling the Complex 3D Architecture of Outer Retinal Tubulation in Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy

This study elucidates the intricate three-dimensional morphology and cellular organization of outer retinal tubulation (ORT) in Bietti crystalline dystrophy, revealing structural reorganization of residual outer retina with potential implic

Oct 10, 2026
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Evaluating Aflibercept With Reduced-Fluence Photodynamic Therapy in Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy: Insights from Longitudinal OCT Angiography

This randomized trial compares aflibercept monotherapy versus combined with reduced-fluence photodynamic therapy for PCV, highlighting OCTA metrics that predict polypoidal lesion closure and treatment response over 52 weeks.

Oct 9, 2026
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Enhancing Choroidal Tumor Assessment with Ultra-Widefield Swept-Source OCT: A Comparative Analysis with Ultrasonography, SD-OCT, and MRI

Ultra-widefield swept-source OCT excels in assessing small-to-medium choroidal tumors, outperforming SD-OCT and providing detailed structural insights with noninvasive precision, though larger or complex tumors benefit from multimodal imagi

Oct 9, 2026
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Longitudinal Effects of Ocular Proton Therapy on the Corneal Subbasal Nerve Plexus in Uveal Melanoma Patients

Ocular proton therapy in uveal melanoma induces significant reductions in corneal nerve parameters with partial recovery by 12 months, while corneal sensitivity remains stable and patient-reported symptoms show limited correlation with stru

Oct 9, 2026Sign in to read
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Implications of Menopausal Hormone Therapy on Strabismus Incidence and Surgical Outcomes in Postmenopausal Women

This retrospective cohort study indicates that menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with increased risks of strabismus diagnosis and surgery but not reoperation in menopausal women, revealing significant ocular alignment considera

Oct 8, 2026Sign in to read
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Unraveling Mid-phase Hyperfluorescent Plaques in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: Insights from Multimodal Imaging

This study elucidates the dynamic nature and structural correlates of mid-phase hyperfluorescent plaques on ICGA in CSCR, highlighting their progression stages and OCT features that signal disease activity.

Oct 8, 2026
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Impact of Ocular Proton Therapy on Corneal Subbasal Nerve Plexus in Uveal Melanoma: Longitudinal Confocal Microscopy Findings

Ocular proton therapy causes significant decreases in corneal nerve fiber parameters in uveal melanoma patients, with partial recovery by 12 months and minimal changes in corneal sensitivity and patient-reported outcomes.

Oct 8, 2026Sign in to read
Clinical Updates

Early Optic Nerve Head Swelling Rate Predicts Visual Outcome Deterioration in Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: An Evidence-Based Review

Early rapid optic nerve head swelling in NAION correlates with worse visual outcomes, with OCT measures of pONHV and mGCIPL thinning providing prognostic insights within days of symptom onset.

Oct 7, 2026Sign in to read
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Early Optic Nerve Head Swelling Rate Correlates with Visual Decline in Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: An Evidence-Based Review

This review synthesizes longitudinal OCT findings and clinical outcomes in NAION, highlighting the prognostic value of early optic nerve head swelling rates for visual impairment progression, and discusses mechanistic and translational impl

Oct 6, 2026
Cardiology

Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Inhibition: A Double-Edged Sword in Cardiovascular Health and Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk

Genetic analyses reveal that cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) inhibition, while beneficial for cardiovascular disease, is associated with an increased risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) across European and East Asian po

Oct 6, 2026
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Remote Intraocular Pressure Monitoring and Novel Threshold Metrics Predict Visual Field Progression in Treated Open-Angle Glaucoma

Novel IOP metrics from remote home tonometry reflecting exceeding patient-specific IOP targets are significantly associated with visual field progression in treated open-angle glaucoma, outperforming conventional in-office measures.

Oct 6, 2026
Infectious Diseases

Distinct Clinical Profiles and Outcomes of Culture-Positive Endogenous Endophthalmitis by Pathogen: Insights from a 12-Year Multicenter Study

This multicenter study of 305 eyes over 12 years reveals pathogen-specific clinical features and outcomes in culture-positive endogenous endophthalmitis, highlighting unique presentations, prognosis, and risks especially for gram-negative a

Oct 1, 2026Sign in to read
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Decoding Structure-Function Links in Early Atrophic Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Implications for Targeted Assessment and Management

This study reveals distinct structure-function correlations in early atrophic AMD, showing lesion size correlates with localized sensitivity loss, while lesion proximity to the fovea predicts central vision and reading outcomes, supporting

Oct 1, 2026Sign in to read
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Orbital and Periorbital Epithelioid Hemangioma: Clinical and Radiological Insights from a Multicentre Study of 25 Cases

This multicentre observational study characterizes the clinicoradiological profile and treatment outcomes of 25 orbital and periorbital epithelioid hemangioma cases, highlighting superior orbital tropism, a hypervascular MRI phenotype, and

Oct 1, 2026
Clinical Updates

Cluster-Based Structural Phenotypes of Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: Clinical and Imaging Insights

Unsupervised clustering defines three structural phenotypes in chronic CSC, linking photoreceptor damage with choroidal changes and visual prognosis, refining disease stratification beyond photoreceptor staging alone.

Sep 30, 2026
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