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Ophthalmology
Sys. Review
Hydrogels overcome physiological barriers to improve drug delivery and tissue repair in anterior segment diseases
Hydrogels Improve Drug Delivery for Various Eye Conditions
This systematic review evaluates hydrogel platforms including adhesive drops, thermosensitive gels, and drug-eluting lenses compared to conv…
New hydrogel technologies may overcome the limitations of standard eye drops to provide longer-lasting treatment for conditions like glaucom…
Frontiers
Jul 8, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Phacoemulsification addition to ab-interno canaloplasty does not significantly improve intraocular pressure or medication reduction
Adding cataract surgery to canaloplasty does not change glaucoma results
This meta-analysis of 663 eyes evaluated the impact of combining phacoemulsification with ab-interno canaloplasty (ABiC) for open-angle glau…
Combining cataract surgery with a specific eye procedure called canaloplasty does not provide extra benefits for lowering pressure in glauco…
Jul 8, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Brinzolamide/timolol provides greater morning IOP reduction and lower eye irritation than dorzolamide/timolol
Brinzolamide and Timolol Show Better Morning Pressure Reduction for Glaucoma
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 1885 patients found that brinzolamide/timolol (BT) achieved a statistically greater reduction in…
A new analysis shows that the combination of brinzolamide and timolol may lower morning eye pressure more than dorzolamide and timolol.
Jul 5, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Comparative Efficacy and Safety of Preservative-Free versus Preserved Latanoprost for Glaucoma
Preservative-Free Latanoprost Cuts Eye Redness Risk
A meta-analysis of 1880 eyes compares preservative-free latanoprost to preserved versions, evaluating IOP reduction and ocular surface safet…
A new analysis finds preservative-free latanoprost lowers eye redness risk by 34% while matching standard drops' pressure control after 4 we…
Jul 5, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
C-reactive protein levels significantly higher in normal tension glaucoma patients
Inflammation marker linked to one type of glaucoma
This meta-analysis of 766 patients found significantly higher CRP levels in normal tension glaucoma (NTG) compared to controls, but no signi…
People with normal tension glaucoma had higher CRP levels, a sign of inflammation, than those without glaucoma. The finding may help identif…
Jul 5, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Slow-coagulation transscleral cyclophotocoagulation provides greater IOP reduction than micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in glaucoma
Slow-coagulation Treatment Shows More IOP Reduction for Glaucoma
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 992 patients compared three cyclophotocoagulation modalities for glaucoma. The analysis found th…
A new review suggests slow-coagulation treatment may lower eye pressure more effectively than micropulse methods for patients with glaucoma.
Jul 5, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Melbourne Rapid Fields provide comparable diagnostic information to Humphrey Field Analyzer for glaucoma perimetry
Melbourne Rapid Fields Provide Comparable Data to Humphrey Field Analyzer
This meta-analysis of 9 studies involving 777 eyes compares Melbourne Rapid Fields (MRF) and Humphrey Field Analyzer (HFA) performance. The …
A new analysis shows the Melbourne Rapid Fields test provides similar glaucoma data to standard tests while offering a faster testing time.
Jul 5, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
XEN-only surgery achieves lower postoperative IOP than trabeculectomy but has higher bleb needling rates
New analysis compares surgical options for open angle glaucoma
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 56 studies compared XEN-only, Phaco-XEN, and trabeculectomy for open-angle glaucoma. Findings in…
Two different surgery types for glaucoma both lower eye pressure, but one method may lead to fewer complications during follow-up care.
Jun 15, 2026
Drug Pipeline
Meta-analysis
GLP-1 receptor agonists show no increased ocular disorder risk in type 2 diabetes meta-analysis
New analysis shows GLP-1 drugs do not raise eye disease risk for diabetes patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 28 observational studies found that GLP-1 receptor agonists did not increase the risk of NAION, …
A large review of 28 studies found that diabetes drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists do not increase the risk of eye problems like glaucoma…
Frontiers
Jun 2, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Metformin use linked to modest glaucoma risk reduction in diabetic patients
Metformin use linked to lower glaucoma risk in people with diabetes
A large meta-analysis of diabetic patients found metformin use associated with a modest reduction in glaucoma incidence, though evidence cer…
A massive review of over 1.2 million patients suggests metformin might lower the chance of developing glaucoma compared to other diabetes dr…
Jun 1, 2026
Ophthalmology
RCT
Netarsudil plus latanoprost cuts diurnal IOP 2.36 mmHg vs latanoprost alone in Japanese glaucoma
Adding netarsudil to latanoprost lowers eye pressure faster in Japanese patients with glaucoma
This Phase III randomized controlled trial in 246 Japanese participants with primary open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension found that n…
Japanese patients with glaucoma saw lower eye pressure when adding netarsudil to their current latanoprost drops compared to a placebo plus …
Jun 1, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Baseline disc hemorrhage strongly predicts progression in primary open-angle and normal tension glaucoma
Disc hemorrhage predicts faster vision loss in glaucoma patients
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 22 papers found that baseline disc hemorrhage is associated with progression in primary open-ang…
A blood spot on the optic nerve signals a higher risk of disease progression in patients with primary open-angle or normal tension glaucoma.
Jun 1, 2026