We use cookies

Our website uses essential cookies and, with your consent, additional cookies to measure performance and improve our services. Cookie Policy.

You can change your choice at any time.

MMedXYNews
HomeVideos
© 2026 MedXY
Contact usAbout usPrivacy PolicyMedXY story
MedXY AI/MedXY News/Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Ask MedXY AI
What is the latest evidence?Key clinical updatesGuideline changes

Latest news

Open Globe Repair Carries the Highest Endophthalmitis Risk, and Pediatric Cataract Surgery Outpaces Adult Surgery in IRIS Registry Data
newsendophthalmitisIRIS Registry

Open Globe Repair Carries the Highest Endophthalmitis Risk, and Pediatric Cataract Surgery Outpaces Adult Surgery in IRIS Registry Data

By MedXY|Apr 21, 2026

An IRIS Registry analysis of 17.5 million procedures found endophthalmitis was rare overall but highest after open globe repair, with pediatric cataract surgery carrying more risk than adult surgery.

Challenging the Assumption: Fellow-Eye Correlations in Geographic Atrophy Progression Prove Modest at Best
newsAMD ProgressionAREDS2

Challenging the Assumption: Fellow-Eye Correlations in Geographic Atrophy Progression Prove Modest at Best

By MedXY|Apr 11, 2026

A post hoc analysis of AREDS2 reveals that geographic atrophy enlargement rates between fellow eyes show only modest correlations, challenging the common assumption that bilateral GA progresses similarly. The findings have important implica

Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Predicts Mortality Risk: Insights from the SOURCE Consortium
Diabetes & Endocrinologymortality riskOculomics

Diabetic Retinopathy Severity Predicts Mortality Risk: Insights from the SOURCE Consortium

By MedXY|Apr 11, 2026

A retrospective cohort study of 524,687 diabetic patients reveals that increasing severity of diabetic retinopathy correlates with significantly higher mortality risk, with proliferative DR patients showing a 128% increased hazard of death

Deep Capillary Plexus Defects Emerge as a Universal Biomarker for Retinal Ischemia Across All Retinal Regions in Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes & EndocrinologyDeep capillary plexusNonperfusion

Deep Capillary Plexus Defects Emerge as a Universal Biomarker for Retinal Ischemia Across All Retinal Regions in Diabetic Retinopathy

By MedXY|Apr 2, 2026

Novel OCTA biomarkers reveal that geometric perfusion deficits in the deep capillary plexus serve as robust predictors of retinal nonperfusion across posterior, peripheral, and total retinal regions, while foveal avascular zone enlargement

Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: Synthesizing Evidence from Target Trial Emulations and Global Pharmacovigilance
Clinical UpdatesGLP-1 receptor agonistsNAION

Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: Synthesizing Evidence from Target Trial Emulations and Global Pharmacovigilance

By MedXY|Apr 5, 2026

This review synthesizes recent evidence regarding the association between semaglutide initiation and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), contrasting high-risk findings in real-world cohort studies with neutral findings

FAc Intravitreal Implant Achieves Comparable Visual Outcomes with 53% Fewer Injections in Diabetic Macular Edema: Phase 4 NEW DAY Study
newsAnti-VEGF therapyDiabetic Macular Edema

FAc Intravitreal Implant Achieves Comparable Visual Outcomes with 53% Fewer Injections in Diabetic Macular Edema: Phase 4 NEW DAY Study

By MedXY|Apr 2, 2026

The Phase 4 NEW DAY study demonstrates that fluocinolone acetonide (FAc) 0.19 mg implant as baseline therapy achieves similar visual acuity and anatomical improvements compared to aflibercept in diabetic macular edema patients, while signif

Why the New MS Diagnostic Criteria Require Caution: High Frequency of MOGAD and NMOSD in Optic Neuritis Patients
NeurologyMOGADmultiple sclerosis

Why the New MS Diagnostic Criteria Require Caution: High Frequency of MOGAD and NMOSD in Optic Neuritis Patients

By MedXY|Mar 30, 2026

A retrospective study reveals that 24% of patients meeting the latest MS criteria following optic neuritis actually have MOGAD or NMOSD, emphasizing the need for antibody testing to prevent misdiagnosis.

Microvascular Dropout and Parapapillary Atrophy Progression Predict Structural Optic Disc Damage in Glaucoma Suspects
newsglaucomaMicrovascular Dropout

Microvascular Dropout and Parapapillary Atrophy Progression Predict Structural Optic Disc Damage in Glaucoma Suspects

By MedXY|Mar 30, 2026

A 19-year retrospective study reveals that microvascular dropout and β-zone parapapillary atrophy progression are powerful independent predictors of structural optic disc damage in glaucoma suspects, even when visual fields remain stable.

Seeing the Invisible: New Global Consensus on Using Advanced Imaging to Track Uveitis Activity
newsclinical guidelinesDisease Monitoring

Seeing the Invisible: New Global Consensus on Using Advanced Imaging to Track Uveitis Activity

By MedXY|Mar 24, 2026

A global task force has established new standardized imaging measures to define disease activity in non-infectious posterior uveitis, bridging a critical gap in clinical diagnosis and trial monitoring.

Predictive Value of Early Fluid Resolution for Long-term Durability of Faricimab in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Synthesis of Evidence
Clinical UpdatesAng-2/VEGF inhibitionFaricimab

Predictive Value of Early Fluid Resolution for Long-term Durability of Faricimab in Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Synthesis of Evidence

By MedXY|Mar 28, 2026

This review synthesizes clinical trial data demonstrating that rapid resolution of retinal fluid by week 12 with faricimab significantly predicts long-term treatment durability in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Predicting Ocular Relapse in Sarcoid Uveitis: Macular Edema and Baseline Inflammation as Critical Prognostic Markers
newsMacular EdemaSarcoidosis

Predicting Ocular Relapse in Sarcoid Uveitis: Macular Edema and Baseline Inflammation as Critical Prognostic Markers

By MedXY|Mar 23, 2026

A multicentric study of 336 patients reveals that two-thirds of sarcoid uveitis cases experience relapse, primarily driven by baseline macular edema and persistent inflammation. Despite high recurrence rates, long-term visual prognosis rema

LISA MRS Formula Outperforms Existing Standards for IOL Calculation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients, Especially in High Myopia
newsCataract surgeryIOL Calculation

LISA MRS Formula Outperforms Existing Standards for IOL Calculation in Post-Refractive Surgery Patients, Especially in High Myopia

By MedXY|Mar 19, 2026

A new IOL power calculation formula, LISA MRS, demonstrates superior accuracy for cataract patients with prior myopic refractive surgery, significantly outperforming existing formulas in eyes with axial lengths of 28 mm or greater by utiliz

Refining Surveillance for Unilateral Retinoblastoma: Integrating RB1 Genetic Status and Age at Diagnosis to Predict Bilateral Conversion
Clinical UpdatesRB1遺伝子Retinoblastoma

Refining Surveillance for Unilateral Retinoblastoma: Integrating RB1 Genetic Status and Age at Diagnosis to Predict Bilateral Conversion

By MedXY|Mar 20, 2026

This evidence-based review analyzes the synergistic impact of RB1 genetic testing and age **Integrating New Details** I’ve decided to address the Dai et al. study by broadening the scope to include a historical perspective on surveill

The Persistence of Ophthalmic Scarcity: A 23-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Drug Shortages in the United States
Clinical UpdatesDrug Shortagesophthalmology

The Persistence of Ophthalmic Scarcity: A 23-Year Longitudinal Analysis of Drug Shortages in the United States

By MedXY|Mar 20, 2026

This review analyzes ophthalmic drug shortages from 2001 to 2024, revealing that eye medications face longer shortage durations than other drug classes, significantly influenced by patent status and manufacturing transparency.

Navigating the Diagnostic Overlap: Why 24 Percent of Patients Meeting Minimal MS Criteria for Optic Neuritis Require Antibody Testing
NeurologyMOGADmultiple sclerosis

Navigating the Diagnostic Overlap: Why 24 Percent of Patients Meeting Minimal MS Criteria for Optic Neuritis Require Antibody Testing

By MedXY|Mar 18, 2026

A multicenter study reveals that nearly one-quarter of patients meeting the newest multiple sclerosis criteria for optic neuritis actually have MOGAD or NMOSD, emphasizing the critical role of antibody screening and detailed orbital MRI in

Microvascular Dropout as a Potent Biomarker for Structural Progression in Glaucoma Suspects
newsglaucomaMicrovascular Dropout

Microvascular Dropout as a Potent Biomarker for Structural Progression in Glaucoma Suspects

By MedXY|Mar 16, 2026

A retrospective cohort study reveals that microvascular dropout (MvD) and β-zone parapapillary atrophy (PPA) progression are significant independent predictors of structural optic disc damage in glaucoma suspect eyes, identifying risk long

Impact of Dual Sensory Impairment on Low Vision Rehabilitation: Navigating the Auditory-Visual Intersection
Clinical UpdatesChức năng thị giácDual Sensory Impairment

Impact of Dual Sensory Impairment on Low Vision Rehabilitation: Navigating the Auditory-Visual Intersection

By MedXY|Mar 18, 2026

This clinical update examines the association between hearing impairment and visual rehabilitation outcomes, revealing that concurrent hearing loss significantly reduces the likelihood of functional improvement, independent of hearing aid u

Impact of Long-Term Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections on Cataract Progression and Surgical Outcomes
newsAnti-VEGFBệnh lý võng mạc

Impact of Long-Term Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Injections on Cataract Progression and Surgical Outcomes

By MedXY|Mar 16, 2026

A longitudinal study of 603 patients demonstrates that chronic intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy significantly accelerates cataract development, particularly posterior subcapsular opacities, resulting in an eightfold increased risk for catarac

High-Frequency TENS Shows Promise for Nociplastic Ocular Pain in Randomized Pilot Trial
NeurologyneuromodulationOcular Pain

High-Frequency TENS Shows Promise for Nociplastic Ocular Pain in Randomized Pilot Trial

By MedXY|Mar 13, 2026

This randomized pilot study demonstrates that high-frequency TENS significantly improves specific neuropathic ocular pain symptoms over three months, offering a non-invasive, non-pharmacological alternative for patients with refractory ocul

Institutional Policy Shifts on Penicillin Allergy Labels Dramatically Increase Cefuroxime Use in Cataract Surgery
Allergy & Immunologyantibiotic stewardshipCataract surgery

Institutional Policy Shifts on Penicillin Allergy Labels Dramatically Increase Cefuroxime Use in Cataract Surgery

By MedXY|Mar 13, 2026

A large-scale quality improvement study reveals that reclassifying penicillin allergies and providing pharmacy support can increase the use of intracameral cefuroxime from 2% to over 70%, significantly improving evidence-based prophylaxis i

Prev
9 / 12
1…789101112
Next
Ask MedXY AI

Most popular

Intimate Health
Five Benefits for Women Continuing Sexual Activity After Menopause
Intimate Health
Why Some Women Have a Strong Sex Drive—And Why Men Shouldn't Worry About It
Nursing & care
How often should a couple have sex?
General Surgery
Optimizing Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions After Intra-Abdominal Cancer Surgery: Comparing the 5x-Multiplier and 3-Tier Models
Intimate Health
Classic Intimacy Recommendations: How to Help Women Reach Orgasm and Enjoy Mutual Pleasure

Browse by specialty

Open language-specific specialty feeds and department pages.

news6829 articlesCardiology1403 articlesClinical Updates1315 articlesOncology1176 articlesDiabetes & Endocrinology868 articlesNeurology834 articlesPublic Health605 articlesGastroenterology586 articles
Hematology-Oncology
513 articles
Pediatrics493 articles
Internal Medicine464 articles