Most recent by Nathan Garlick, OD, FAAO
Aging plays role in retinal layer thinning in cognitively healthy older adults
Retinal layer thickness gradually decreased over time in cognitively healthy older adults, but was not associated with baseline demographic factors such as age, sex, IOP or cognitive scores, according to a study published in Retina.
Cyclosporine superior to artificial tears for treating dry eye after cataract surgery
Cyclosporine 0.05% outperformed artificial tears in improving tear film quality and stability in the treatment of dry eye disease after cataract surgery, according to a study published in Annals of Medicine & Surgery.
Low adherence to anti-VEGF injections results in declining mean visual acuity
Adherence to intravitreal anti-VEGF injections may be challenging for some patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, putting them at risk for poor vision outcomes, according to research published in Ophthalmology Science.
Corneal cell density loss greater in patients with diabetes after cataract surgery
Patients with diabetes had significantly greater endothelial cell loss after phacoemulsification cataract surgery compared with their nondiabetic counterparts, according to data published in Diagnostics.
Moderate, high caffeine intake may protect against diabetic retinopathy
Caffeine may offer a dose-dependent protective effect against the development of diabetic retinopathy, according to data published in Nutrients.
Early grading of corneal fluorescein staining may affect diagnosis, treatment of DED
The evaluation of dry eye disease severity and treatment success could significantly be affected by early grading of corneal fluorescein staining, according to a study published in The Ocular Surface.