Ophthalmology

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Diabetic retinopathy screening remains low in Addis Ababa diabetes clinic

Only 37.5% of adults with diabetes met adequate retinopathy screening practice despite on-site eye care in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

By Dr. A. Nikhil Krishnan, MBBS · 1 min ago · 5 min read

Ophthalmology·PLOS Med

VKH disease: 1-month BCVA predicts chronic evolution after pulse steroids

A retrospective cohort found early visual acuity after pulse steroid therapy may help identify Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada eyes at risk…

14 hrs ago

Ophthalmology·JAMA Open

Race and Ethnicity Gaps Persist in DME and RVO Clinical Trials

A cross-sectional analysis found major racial and ethnic enrollment gaps in U.S. trials of diabetic macular edema and…

15 hrs ago

Ophthalmology·Nature

Glaucoma AI gains cross-hospital test in neuro-symbolic fundus model

A neuro-symbolic fundus image model for glaucoma detection showed modest cross-hospital gains, but external generalization remained limited.

1 day ago

Ophthalmology·bioRxiv

HMGB1/CXCL12-CXCR4 signaling limits Müller glia reprogramming in chick retina

Chick retina preprint identifies HMGB1/CXCL12-CXCR4 signaling as an injury-induced brake on Müller glia reprogramming and progenitor-like cell formation.

2 days ago

Ophthalmology·Nature

Diabetic retinopathy psychosocial questionnaire validated in Iranian patients

A new 35-item diabetic retinopathy psychosocial tool showed strong validity and reliability in Iranian patients, offering a structured…

2 days ago

Ophthalmology·BBC Dental

FDA adds NAION warnings to Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound

The FDA is requiring NAION warnings on GLP-1 labels after reviewing rare blindness reports, while experts say the…

2 days ago

Ophthalmology·bioRxiv

Trabecular Meshwork Contractility Varies by Cell State and Matrix Cues

Single-cell assay shows human trabecular meshwork contractility shifts with matrix, stiffness, dexamethasone, and ROCK inhibition in a context-dependent…

3 days ago

Ophthalmology·Cancer Cell

Geometry-Tunable PDMS Intraocular Lenses for Canine Ophthalmology

Researchers report low-cost, geometry-tunable PDMS intraocular lenses made with LCD 3D-printed molds for canine ophthalmic use.

4 days ago

Ophthalmology·Cancer Cell

Ocular Disease Review Links Mitochondria, Vessels, and Immunity in Vision Loss

A narrative review connects mitochondrial dysfunction, vascular injury, and immune dysregulation across FECD, DME, AMD, and optic neuritis.

5 days ago

Ophthalmology

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