Eye ultrasounds may assist with detecting brain shunt failure in children
Use of an eye ultrasound may quickly and safely identify children with brain drainage tube failure in the emergency department, according to a new study. The research will be presented at the Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) 2024 Meeting, held May 2–6 in Toronto.
KUS Phase Study Registered in ClinicalTrials.gov
Kyoto Drug Discovery and Development Co., Ltd., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing novel neuroprotective therapies, today announced that the phase clinical trial assessing the efficacy and safety of KUS in patients with central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)
Home lighting tied to activity levels in adults with visual impairment
The home environment, particularly lighting, may influence home activity metrics in older adults with visual impairment, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Evaluating the efficacy of water-free cyclosporine in dry eye disease
A water-free cyclosporine ophthalmic solution, 0.1% (SHR8028) exhibited superiority over vehicle in improving total corneal fluorescein staining (tCFS), but not dryness score, at day 29 among patients with dry eye disease (DED).
Machine learning can predict eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy progression
Automated machine learning models may help identify eyes at risk for diabetic retinopathy (DR) progression based on ultra-widefield retinal images, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Glaucoma subtype risk linked with specific visual field defects
Patients with genetic risk for different glaucoma subtypes had an associated risk for different visual field defects, according to a study.
Vision impairment linked to several psychosocial outcomes in seniors
In adults 65 years and older, vision impairment is associated with psychosocial outcomes, including symptoms of depression, anxiety, and social isolation, according to a study published online Feb. 22 in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Researchers test new imaging method for monitoring intermediate uveitis, a rare eye disease
An estimated 5% to 10% of blindness worldwide is due to the rare inflammatory eye disease uveitis. Intermediate uveitis is often associated with a chronic course of the disease and the need for immunosuppressive therapy. Intermediate uveitis primarily causes inflammation of the vitreous body, but blood flow to the retina can also be restricted.
What is traumatic retinal detachment, and how does it happen?
Traumatic retinal detachment (TRD) is a serious eye condition that occurs when the retina, a thin layer of tissue at the back of the eye, pulls away from its regular position. Trauma or injury to the eye often causes this.
What is tractional retinal detachment?
Tractional retinal detachment occurs if scar tissue in the eye causes the retina to move out of position. It requires immediate medical attention.