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Study: Semaglutide does not appear to raise eye complication risk
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (500+ words) SAN DIEGO " Semaglutide use was not tied to a higher risk for non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, or NAION, in patients with overweight or obesity, data presented here show. The study further showed that semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy, Novo Nordisk) lowered…...
Identify retinal pathologies, primary source of vision loss before cataract surgery
5+ hour, 38+ min ago (324+ words) WASHINGTON " When preparing for cataract surgery in patients with retinal pathologies, ophthalmologists must be sure to set reasonable expectations and modify the surgical plan accordingly, according to a presenter. At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Jessica…...
DEAR ABBY: Eye exams can save more than your vision
10+ hour, 57+ min ago (147+ words) Bruce Miller, Lee Enterprises' entertainment reporter, says that "Song Sung Blue" is just the present we need. DEAR ABBY: My husband is very temperamental. When something goes wrong with his meal or service at a restaurant, or when he's driving…...
ASG Eye Hospital Sees Rising Demand for LASIK Surgery in India
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (1147+ words) Over the past few years, demand for LASIK surgery in India has steadily increased, especially among working professionals and students. Longer screen hours, earlier onset of myopia, and lifestyle shifts are quietly pushing more people toward vision correction procedures. Alongside…...
Ophthalmologist Debunks Myth About Eye Exams for Seniors - Los Angeles Today
13+ hour, 1+ min ago (211+ words) Regular eye exams can reduce the risk of severe vision loss by over 90%, but many younger adults are skipping them. Apr. 11, 2026 at 10: 05am This story is important because it challenges the common misconception that eye disease only affects older adults. By…...
Study Flags Systemic Medications Associated With Uveitis Risk
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (248+ words) Review of Optometry A new FAERS database analysis identified 13 FDA-approved systemic medications with disproportionately high uveitis reporting signals among 7, 301 adverse events logged from 2003 to 2024 The strongest associations were seen with cidofovir and rifabutin, alongside notable signals for biologics, MEK inhibitors,…...
Mc Donough Eye Associates Joining MDH | Prairie Communications, LLC
14+ hour, 35+ min ago (150+ words) The addition is effective immediately. Their clinic will be renamed Mc Donough Eye Care and will continue operating in its current location on the 2nd floor of Health Services Building 1 (505 East Grant Street). Patients may continue scheduling appointments by calling (309) 836-3937. Board…...
Gene Therapy for Rare Vision Loss Condition Granted Early Access in France - Kansas City Today
18+ hour, 37+ min ago (208+ words) Gen Sight Biologics' LUMEVOQ" receives Compassionate Use Authorization to treat ND4-LHON, a severe form of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy. Apr. 11, 2026 at 1: 04am Patients suffering from the devastating vision loss condition Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON) in France will soon have access…...
Eye exams can save more than your vision
18+ hour, 11+ min ago (425+ words) This is particularly true for the nearly 40 million Americans living with diabetes. Diabetic retinopathy, a complication that damages blood vessels in the retina, is now the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the USA. The solution is surprisingly…...
Night Vision Disturbances Pipeline 2026: MOA, ROA, FDA-Approved Drugs, and Clinical Trial Progress Assessment by Delve Insight | Opus Genetics, Viatris, Nevakar, Vyluma, Pfizer, Allergan, Abb Vie
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (808+ words) Get a Free Sample PDF Report to know more about Night Vision Disturbances Pipeline Therapeutic Assessment- Some of the key takeaways from the Night Vision Disturbances Pipeline Report: Companies across the globe are diligently working toward developing novel Night Vision…...