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Comparing Long-Term Systemic Risks of Biologic Versus Conventional Therapy in Non-Infectious Uveitis

A multicenter retrospective study evaluates five-year risks of systemic complications in non-infectious uveitis patients receiving biologic versus conventional therapies, highlighting infection and cytopenia risks with biologics but compara

Jul 11, 2026
Clinical Updates

Nicotinamide Supplementation and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients With Ocular Hypertension: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

Systemic nicotinamide supplementation is associated with reduced risk of POAG development in ocular hypertension, improved retinal function, and better quality of life, suggesting its neuroprotective potential as an adjunctive therapy in gl

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Hematology-Oncology

Evaluating the ISOLD Score for Accurate Diagnosis of Vitreoretinal Lymphoma in Clinical Practice

This study validates the ISOLD score, a cytokine-based probabilistic tool, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing vitreoretinal lymphoma from aqueous humor samples, outperforming standard IL-10/IL-6 ratios, with impli

Jul 9, 2026Sign in to read
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Blood Pressure Assessment in Ophthalmology Clinics for Patients With Diabetes: A Case Series Analysis

This case series reveals a high prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension among diabetic patients visiting ophthalmology clinics and highlights the importance of in-clinic blood pressure screening to identify and manage cardiovascular risk.

Jul 9, 2026
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Evaluating the Clinical Utility of 10-2 Visual Field Testing in Early Glaucoma Progression Detection

This study assesses the added value of 10-2 visual field testing compared to the 24-2 test in detecting progression of early glaucoma, highlighting its role in patients with localized central visual field loss.

Jul 9, 2026
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Corneal Nerve Alterations and Sensory Deficits in Unilateral Noninfectious Anterior Uveitis: A Cross-Sectional Study

In unilateral noninfectious anterior uveitis, affected eyes show reduced corneal sensitivity and nerve abnormalities; importantly, the contralateral eyes also exhibit subtle nerve changes, suggesting bilateral corneal involvement.

Jul 5, 2026
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Enhancing Glaucoma Diagnosis in Myopia: Validating OCT-Based Prespecified Rules for Optic Neuropathy Detection

This multicenter study validates prespecified OCT diagnostic rules demonstrating high accuracy in detecting glaucomatous optic neuropathy in nonpathologic myopic eyes, offering improved clinical decision support across diverse populations.

Jul 5, 2026
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Disparities in Access to Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapies Among Medicare Advantage Versus Fee-for-Service Beneficiaries

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive fewer higher-cost anti-VEGF injections compared to Fee-for-Service patients, highlighting potential access disparities to newer ophthalmic therapies.

Jul 5, 2026
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Breakthrough Optogenetic Therapy UGX-201 Shows Promise for Advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa

An exploratory trial of UGX-201, a novel optogenetic therapy, demonstrated safety and meaningful visual improvements in patients with advanced nonsyndromic retinitis pigmentosa, including restoration of light perception in those previously

Jul 2, 2026
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Avacincaptad Pegol Demonstrates Efficacy in Slowing Photoreceptor Loss in Geographic Atrophy via Ellipsoid Zone Preservation

Avacincaptad pegol significantly reduces progression of ellipsoid zone degradation and geographic atrophy lesion growth, highlighting its potential to preserve photoreceptor integrity in AMD patients.

Jul 2, 2026
Diabetes & Endocrinology

Stimulating Thyrotropin Receptor Antibodies Amplify Fibroblast Expression of TSH and IGF-1 Receptors: Insights into Thyroid Eye Disease Pathogenesis

Stimulating TSH receptor antibodies enhance expression of TSHR and IGF-1R in fibroblasts via receptor recycling, elucidating mechanisms underlying thyroid eye disease and identifying potential therapeutic targets.

Jul 1, 2026Sign in to read
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Posterior Segment Risk Factors Influencing Penetrating Keratoplasty Graft Survival

This study identifies intraoperative vitreous hemorrhage and silicone oil tamponade as significant posterior segment risk factors for graft failure post-penetrating keratoplasty, highlighting critical considerations in managing complex corn

Jun 29, 2026
Infectious Diseases

Long-Term Assessment of Rose Bengal Photodynamic Therapy in Infectious Keratitis: Insights from the REAGIR Randomized Trial

A 12-month follow-up of the REAGIR trial found no significant benefit of adjunctive rose bengal photodynamic therapy with green light over sham treatment in improving visual acuity, scar size, or complication rates in infectious keratitis.

Jun 29, 2026
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Enhancing Glaucoma Research Accuracy: Contrasting Diagnostic and Treatment-Based Definitions in UK Biobank

This study compares diagnostic-only versus combined diagnostic and treatment-based definitions of glaucoma in UK Biobank participants, revealing stronger associations of risk factors and severity biomarkers with definitions including treatm

Jun 29, 2026Sign in to read
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Dopamine-Enhancing Therapies in Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Assessing Risk Reduction for Neovascular Conversion

This study evaluates the association of dopamine-enhancing drugs, especially levodopa, with lowered 3-year risk of progression from non-neovascular to neovascular AMD, offering promising insight into dopaminergic pathways in AMD management.

Jun 25, 2026
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Assessing the Impact of Cataract Surgery on Progression from Dry to Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Insights from the IRIS® Registry

A large retrospective study from the IRIS® Registry reveals a modest, time-dependent increase in neovascular AMD risk following cataract surgery in patients with dry AMD, with implications for perioperative evaluation and patient counseling

Jun 25, 2026
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Ripasudil After DSO in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Randomized Trial Signals a New Path to Corneal Recovery

A phase 2 randomized trial found that topical ripasudil after DSO improved endothelial cell density, sped edema clearance, and reduced rescue therapy in FECD, especially with QID dosing.

Jun 19, 2026
Neurology

Retinal Microvascular Clues to Alzheimer Disease: What Swept-Source OCT Angiography Reveals About Neurovascular Dysfunction

SS-OCTA identified retinal and choriocapillaris microvascular changes associated with cognitive status in Alzheimer disease, including thinner GCC in dementia and a biphasic CCFD pattern, suggesting a promising noninvasive biomarker platfor

Jun 19, 2026
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Calm in the Clinic? Digital Mindfulness Shows Promise for Anxiety and Depression in Non-infectious Uveitis

A randomized trial found that an 8-week digital mindfulness app improved anxiety, depression, and stress in adults with non-infectious uveitis, but did not significantly change vision-related quality of life.

Jun 18, 2026Sign in to read
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Optimized AAV5-RPGR Gene Therapy Rescues Photoreceptor Integrity and Function in X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa Mouse Model

An optimized AAV5 vector delivering a stabilized human RPGR ORF15 gene significantly restores photoreceptor structure and function in RPGR-deficient mice, demonstrating a promising gene therapy for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.

Jun 13, 2026
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