Clear aligner therapy contributes to plastic waste, microplastic generation, and greenhouse gas emissions
Clear Aligners Add to Plastic Waste, Review Finds
This scoping review analyzed 13 studies regarding the environmental impact and sustainability of clear aligner therapy. The authors identifi…
Clear aligners generate plastic waste and emissions, but biodegradable materials and 3D printing could reduce their environmental footprint.
FDA Approves Yesafili (aflibercept) for Neovascular AMD, RVO, DME, and DR
FDA approves new eye injection drug Yesafili for four vision conditions
The FDA approved Yesafili (aflibercept) for the treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular edema following ret…
The FDA has approved Yesafili (aflibercept) to treat four eye conditions that can cause vision loss. These include wet age-related macular d…
Post-repair rhegmatogenous retinal detachment results in significant changes to macular perfusion and BCVA
Retinal Detachment Repair Linked to Changes in Blood Flow
This meta-analysis of 686 RRD eyes evaluates macular perfusion parameters and visual acuity following repair. Findings show significant FAZ …
New research shows that surgery for retinal detachment can lead to specific changes in blood flow and vision outcomes for patients.
Optometrist scope of practice expansion was not associated with increased workforce density in the US
Expanding optometrist scope of practice does not increase workforce density
This systematic review of retrospective ecological data from 50 states and the District of Columbia analyzed changes in provider density fol…
New data shows that giving optometrists more legal authority to perform procedures does not increase the number of eye doctors available.
AAV-RPGR gene therapy improves retinal sensitivity in 73.8% of XLRP patients
Gene therapy shows promise for patients with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa
This meta-analysis of 12 clinical reports assessed AAV-mediated RPGR gene augmentation in X-linked retinitis pigmentosa. Pooled data showed …
A new gene therapy shows significant improvements in retinal sensitivity and vision for people living with X-linked retinitis pigmentosa.
FDA Approves Durezol (difluprednate) for Ocular Surgery Inflammation and Endogenous Anterior Uveitis
FDA approves Durezol eye drops for inflammation and pain after eye surgery and uveitis.
The FDA approved difluprednate ophthalmic emulsion (Durezol) for treating inflammation and pain after ocular surgery and for endogenous ante…
The FDA has approved Durezol eye drops to treat inflammation and pain after eye surgery, and also for a condition called anterior uveitis. T…
Portable visual-field testing devices show 86% sensitivity and 88% specificity for glaucoma diagnosis
Portable devices show promise for diagnosing glaucoma more quickly
This meta-analysis of 2,254 participants with glaucoma and controls evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of portable visual-field testing devic…
New research suggests portable vision tests can accurately detect glaucoma while significantly cutting down the time patients spend in testi…
Unadjusted hazard ratio of 2.14 for mortality in primary open-angle glaucoma patients
Understanding the link between glaucoma and overall health risks for patients
This meta-analysis evaluates the mortality risk associated with various types of glaucoma, including POAG, PACG, and congenital glaucoma. Th…
A large review shows that people with certain types of glaucoma may face higher health risks, highlighting the need for full-body care.
GWAS meta-analysis identifies 18 genetic loci for dermatochalasis, 16 novel
Genetic Research Identifies New Links to Skin Sagging and Aging Traits
This meta-analysis of genome-wide association studies across three biobanks identified 18 genetic loci associated with dermatochalasis, 16 o…
Scientists found specific genes linked to skin sagging. This helps experts understand how our DNA affects the way skin ages over time.
Glaucoma prevalence in Africa varies widely with diagnostic criteria; standardized ISGEO definitions narrow estimates
Standardized rules help track how common glaucoma is in Africa
This systematic review of 9 population-based studies in Africa found that glaucoma prevalence estimates range from 4.3% to 5.3% when using f…
Using consistent diagnostic rules for glaucoma helps doctors get a clearer picture of how many people are affected across different regions.
Central 2.50-mm geographic atrophy extent correlates with visual function measures in age-related macular degeneration
Central vision loss impacts daily life for geographic atrophy patients
This observational analysis of Phase III clinical trial data involved 856 individuals aged 50 years or more with bilateral geographic atroph…
New analysis shows that damage in the very center of the eye most affects how people with geographic atrophy experience their daily lives.
Telemedicine achieves 0.93 to 0.97 sensitivity and specificity for screening retinopathy of prematurity
Telemedicine Shows High Accuracy for Screening Retinopathy of Prematurity
This meta-analysis evaluates the performance of telemedicine technology for identifying referral-warranted (RW) and treatment-required (TR) …
New data shows telemedicine tools can accurately identify eye conditions in premature infants, potentially helping babies in remote or low-r…