Genetic testing completion rates and diagnostic yield vary by race in hereditary eye disorders patients
Genetic Testing Gaps Leave Many With Eye Disorders Undiagnosed
This retrospective cohort study evaluated 1466 patients with clinically diagnosed hereditary eye disorders at the Wilmer Eye Institute's Gen…
New data shows that race and age create unfair barriers to genetic testing for eye diseases, leaving many patients without answers.
Review: Eye Rubbing Techniques Raise Corneal Temperature in Healthy Young Adults
Rubbing your eye with a fingertip raises corneal temperature significantly
This cross-sectional experimental study in 93 healthy adults aged 19-29 found that fingertip, knuckle, and fingernail eye rubbing significan…
A study of 93 healthy young adults found that rubbing the eye with a fingertip, knuckle, or fingernail all raised corneal temperature signif…
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.
Retrospective review links higher TAPE score to better SLT outcomes in glaucoma
New laser settings help lower eye pressure for years without extra drops
This retrospective review of 62 eyes undergoing lower-energy SLT found that higher TAPE scores were associated with lower IOP at 2 months an…
A new way to tune laser energy for glaucoma could keep pressure low for years while avoiding the need for daily eye drops.
Protocol outlines corneal neurotization for neurotrophic keratopathy with noted observational limitations
New Registry Aims to Restore Sight for Rare Nerve Eye Disease
This publication is a protocol for an observational study rather than a completed trial. The scope covers patients with neurotrophic keratop…
A new global registry will track long-term results for a rare eye disease that causes nerve damage and vision loss.
Micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation showed less pain and inflammation than continuous-wave in refractory glaucoma patients.
New laser option for hard-to-treat glaucoma cuts pain and swelling
This prospective, randomized, single-blind study enrolled 52 patients with refractory glaucoma. At 18 months, micropulse transscleral cyclop…
A gentler laser lowers eye pressure as well as older methods but causes less pain and swelling.
Post-Mohs reconstruction for periocular malignancies shows low complication rates in retrospective review
New data shows how eyelid surgery outcomes depend on defect size
This retrospective cohort review of 194 adults at a tertiary referral center assessed outcomes after post-Mohs reconstruction for periocular…
Most eyelid cancer surgeries heal well, but wound size and past health history strongly influence final results for older adults.
Manuka eye drops improve dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery compared to sodium hyaluronate
Manuka drops may reduce dry eye symptoms after cataract surgery
This prospective controlled study in 53 patients undergoing cataract surgery found that Manuka eye drops (Leptospermum spp) significantly re…
A small study suggests Manuka eye drops might lower dry eye scores better than standard drops for one month after cataract surgery.
Super acuity testing shows promise for screening hyperopia in adolescents and young adults.
New Eye Chart Could Spot Hidden Farsightedness in Students
This cohort study evaluated super acuity test chart measurement in 41 university students (19-26 years) and 119 high school students (16-18 …
This new eye chart could spot hidden farsightedness in teens and young adults before it causes strain or headaches during reading.
COVID-19 pandemic linked to no significant change in retinal vascular occlusion incidence at a Swiss eye hospital.
COVID-19 Did Not Raise Eye Stroke Risk, Study Finds
This retrospective cohort study compared retinal vascular occlusion diagnoses in 2019 versus 2020 at a Swiss eye hospital. Vein occlusions d…
New eye data shows COVID’s first year did not raise the risk of retinal vein or artery blockages.
OCT-A metrics show association with diabetic retinopathy status in cross-sectional study
Eye Scan Spots Diabetes Vision Damage Earlier
This cross-sectional study abstract evaluates the association between OCT-A metrics and diabetic retinopathy status in 108 adult eyes. The f…
A fast, painless eye scan can catch diabetes-related vision damage years before symptoms appear, offering a real chance to save sight before…
Review of portable visual field devices shows higher patient preference over table-mounted analyzers in rural glaucoma care.
Portable eye tests beat old machines for rural patients
This mixed methods review analyzed patient preferences among 271 respondents at three Alabama Federally Qualified Health Centers. Results in…
Rural patients with glaucoma preferred portable virtual reality eye tests over traditional machines, reporting higher satisfaction and comfo…