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Perfluorohexyloctane eye drops for dry eye disease impresses in phase III trial
The novel NOV03 ophthalmic drop consisting of perfluorohexyloctane appears to help reduce both signs and symptoms of dry eye disease (DED) associated with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), as shown in the results of the phase III MOJAVE study.
Perfluorohexyloctane eye drops for dry eye disease impresses in phase III trial
25 Mar 2023Bidirectional genetic link exists between myopia, POAG
Myopia and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) share a strong bidirectional, genetic, causal relationship, which is primarily driven by intraocular pressure (IOP), suggest the results of a study.
Bidirectional genetic link exists between myopia, POAG
24 Mar 2023Prophylactic aflibercept reduces vision-threatening complications without gains in visual acuity
Treatment with intravitreal aflibercept in patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy but without centre-involved diabetic macular edema appears to slow disease progression and reduce the risk of developing vision-threatening complications but fall short of improving visual acuity, according to a study.
Prophylactic aflibercept reduces vision-threatening complications without gains in visual acuity
15 Feb 2023Retinal artery occlusion predicts macrovascular complications in diabetes
Individuals with diabetes who have been diagnosed with retinal artery occlusion (RAO) are at greater risk of macrovascular complications for at least 5 years following the occlusion event relative to those with no RAO, a study has found.
Retinal artery occlusion predicts macrovascular complications in diabetes
07 Feb 2023Long-term alcohol intake ups risk of exfoliation glaucoma, glaucoma suspect status
Consumption of alcoholic beverage in the long term may contribute to an increased risk of exfoliation glaucoma or glaucoma suspect (XFG/XFGS) status, suggests a US study.
Long-term alcohol intake ups risk of exfoliation glaucoma, glaucoma suspect status
05 Feb 2023Elevated blood pressure ups retinal vascular occlusion risk
Individuals with high blood pressure (BP), stage 1 hypertension, and stage 2 hypertension are at greater risk of retinal vascular occlusion relative to those with normal BP, as reported in a study.