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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
Rheumatology
Sys. Review
Integrated care combining antiangiogenic bridging and ischemia-directed therapies supports long-term success in neovascular glaucoma management
Integrated care offers long-term success for neovascular glaucoma
This narrative review addresses neovascular glaucoma management in patients with retinal ischemia. The authors argue that long-term success …
A review suggests combining antiangiogenic bridging with ischemia management and surgery may help patients with neovascular glaucoma achieve…
Frontiers
May 29, 2026
Neurology
Sys. Review
Review of glaucoma management without reported intervention details or outcomes
Review finds no clear best treatment for glaucoma
This narrative review addresses glaucoma management but does not report specific interventions, comparators, or outcomes. The authors provid…
A review of glaucoma treatments found no single approach is clearly best. What this means for patients.
Frontiers
May 28, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Netarsudil shows lower IOP reduction but better conjunctival hyperemia profile versus prostaglandin analogues
New data shows netarsudil offers a safer option for some glaucoma patients
A Bayesian network meta-analysis found netarsudil ranked lower for IOP reduction but had a more favorable conjunctival hyperemia profile com…
A fresh look at glaucoma drugs shows one option causes less redness while still helping lower eye pressure effectively.
May 14, 2026
Ophthalmology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of tafluprost-timolol fixed-dose combination for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension
Tafluprost-timolol drops lower eye pressure than switching to single drugs
This meta-analysis evaluated the tafluprost-timolol fixed-dose combination versus a monotherapy switch group in patients with open-angle gla…
A meta-analysis of 2066 patients found that fixed-dose tafluprost-timolol lowered eye pressure more than switching to monotherapy, with mini…
May 1, 2026
Ophthalmology
RCT
Motivational Interviewing Workshop Improves Communication Skills in Ophthalmology Residents
Motivational Interviewing Workshop Boosts Glaucoma Counseling Skills
This pilot RCT with 20 ophthalmology residents found that a 1-hour Motivational Interviewing workshop improved standardized patient encounte…
A simple one-hour class helps doctors talk to glaucoma patients in ways that actually change behavior and improve medication use.
May 1, 2026
Ophthalmology
RCT
Perioperative taVNS Reduces Pain and Insomnia After Glaucoma Surgery
Vagus nerve stimulation lowers pain after glaucoma surgery
This randomized trial of 94 patients undergoing glaucoma surgery found that perioperative transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (…
A trial found that vagus nerve stimulation reduced pain and improved sleep for patients having glaucoma surgery under general anesthesia.
Apr 29, 2026