Review of Optometry

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Study Explores Elevated Rates of Wet AMD Based on Medication Use, Genetics

Five drugs and six major genes were linked to a greater propensity, though causality with the therapies remains unproven and speculative.
https://t.co/ZlIGt1vwNZ
#AMD #optometry #maculardegeneration

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"Surprise, Surprise!" — Don’t let a preconceived diagnosis lead you down the wrong path.

A 70-year-old pseudophakic male patient was referred for evaluation of posterior capsular opacification and consideration of YAG cap. Full case ⬇️
https://t.co/ZD0HLNW0UQ
#optometry #retina

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MiSight Provides Modest Advantage Over Ortho-K, Study Finds

AL elongation rates were comparable between both lens modalities, but patients with more severe myopia, higher astigmatism and older age did a bit better with soft multifocals.
https://t.co/X8EO32BWBd
#myopia #optometry

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Aspirin Use Found to Increase Risk of Early and Dry AMD

A large study reports this link is fully mediated by two lipid biomarkers—lower serum LDL cholesterol and higher apolipoprotein A1—rather than by a direct effect of the drug itself.
https://t.co/rrAq5eYw5P
#AMD #dryAMD

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Ethnic Differences in Type 3 Macular Neovascularization Noted

Compared with Caucasians, Asian patients were significantly younger at presentation and had lesions located closer to the foveal center.
https://t.co/IJICyhhZs3

#retina #myopia #optometry #eyecare

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"A Con(e)fusing Maculopathy" — Are you familiar with the spectrum of phenotypes associated with this condition?

🔗 Take the Retina Quiz: https://t.co/EZl713PBWp

#optometry #optometrist #eyecare #retina

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Study Describes How Anti-VEGF Helps Maintain Vision in Myopic MNV

However, despite treatment, a subset of eyes still experience atrophic changes that lead to visual decline.
https://t.co/cCK1b1gNO8
#retina #myopia #optometry #eyecare

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Study: Ultra-widefield Photography Misses Many Retinal Detachments

Detection was higher for temporal breaks and horseshoe tears, but lower for inferior quadrants and round holes.
https://t.co/JGFyAm31YP

#retina #retinaldetachment #optometry #eyecare

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Fourth Nerve Palsy Yields Better Survival Outcomes than Third, Sixth

Certain forms of the condition, of which binocular diplopia is often a symptom, are followed by additional health problems and higher mortality rates.
https://t.co/qrHbUod9sV
#optometry #eyecare

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The Ocular Surface: An Inflammation War Zone

Follow along as we review the ocular surface’s anatomy, functions and anti-infectious defense mechanisms for a thorough understanding of how it operates: https://t.co/3YCnYJvPi7 🔗

#optometry #optometrist #contactlens #contactlenses

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How can taking the plunge to open a cold-start specialty dry eye practice not only succeed as a business venture but help you rekindle your love of optometry, too?

Ada Noh, OD, tells her extraordinary story on Just Scratching the Surface podcast: https://t.co/60cPpgbsS8 🎙️

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iStent Combined with Phaco Reduces Medication Burden but Not IOP, Meta-analysis Shows

This benefit was particularly evident in open-angle glaucoma patients whose pressure was already well controlled on topical therapy.
https://t.co/R7fQ5QKTfL
#optometry #eyecare #glaucoma #MIGS

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Most RAM Cases Will Improve Spontaneously

However, eyes with more severe presenting features or clinically meaningful progression may require anti-VEGF injections.
https://t.co/b7HGdbhtzU

#retina #optometry #eyecare

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Risk of Conversion to POAG Varies Among Open-Angle Glaucoma Suspects, Study Says

Annual progression rates ranged from 2% in low-risk patients to 16.7% in high-risk groups, supporting customized surveillance strategies. Read more: https://t.co/TLCfeW5Tyr
#glaucoma #optometry

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The Case for Sagittal Depth in Contact Lens Fitting

When routine slit‑lamp findings suggest an adequate fit but outcomes fall short, consider this metric to improve comfort and safety.
https://t.co/laXU7DMcRa

#optometry #optometrist #eyecare #contactlens #contactlenses

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Effects of Atropine on Accommodation and Binocular Vision are Dose-dependent

Low-dose (0.01%) formulas have little to no impact, while higher concentrations (0.02% to 0.05%) are associated with clinically relevant impairment, meta-analysis says.
https://t.co/JNCVsjtxqC
#myopia

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Metformin Doesn’t Protect Against AMD, New Study Finds

Despite a lower six-year incidence among consistent medication users, the overall findings did not support a protective effect.
https://t.co/76MTaqungk
#AMD #optometry #eyecare #metformin