Ophtalmology
Lipid-Lowering and Antidiabetic Drugs May Protect
Lipid-Lowering and Antidiabetic Drugs May Protect Against Macular Degeneration

Cholesterol and diabetes medications demonstrate potential in reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration, offering hope for preserving eye health in aging populations.

December 2022

Eye Aging as a Predictor of Kidney Failure Risk
Eye Aging as a Predictor of Kidney Failure Risk

Eye aging serves as a non-invasive biomarker for predicting the risk of kidney failure, offering insights into early detection methods.

December 2022

Exploring the Rarity of Eye Contact in Autism
Exploring the Rarity of Eye Contact in Autism

Reduced activity in a region of the dorsal parietal cortex is linked to the infrequency of eye contact among individuals with autism, shedding light on the neural basis of this behavior.

December 2022

Diabetes Medications and Ocular Disorders
Diabetes Medications and Ocular Disorders

Diabetes medication shows no association with ocular disorders, suggesting a potential area for further investigation into the relationship between diabetes treatment and eye health.

November 2022

Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Glaucoma Risk
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Glaucoma Risk

Findings underscore the importance of sleep therapy in individuals at risk of glaucoma, emphasizing the need for regular eye checks in poor sleepers.

November 2022

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Dry Eye Disease Risk in Type
SGLT2 Inhibitors and Dry Eye Disease Risk in Type 2 Diabetes

Comparison of Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors versus Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists reveals the incidence of dry eye disease in patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Taiwan.

November 2022

Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Early Inter
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy and Early Intervention Strategies

Increased screening and early intervention strategies may be warranted for individuals at risk of proliferative diabetic retinopathy.

November 2022

Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk in Reusable Contact Le
Acanthamoeba Keratitis Risk in Reusable Contact Lens Users

Reusable contact lens wear significantly increases the risk of rare but preventable eye infections caused by Acanthamoeba keratitis, necessitating attention to lens hygiene and care.

October 2022

Eye Disorders in the Newborn
Eye Disorders in the Newborn

Update on the various pathological conditions that can affect the vision of the newborn.

September 2022

Role of Lens Extraction and Laser Iridotomy
Role of Lens Extraction and Laser Iridotomy

Research in the Literature on the Role of Both Interventions in the Treatment of Glaucoma

September 2022