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May 09, 2024
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Self-reported glaucoma medication adherence does not reflect electronic health record data

Self-reported glaucoma medication adherence does not reflect electronic health record data

SEATTLE — Glaucoma patients tend to overestimate their level of adherence to medical therapy, according to a study comparing self-reported medication adherence scores with electronic health record, or EHR, system data.

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May 05, 2024
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VIDEO: AI modeling can reduce bias in glaucoma screening

VIDEO: AI modeling can reduce bias in glaucoma screening

SEATTLE — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, Mengyu Wang, PhD, discusses vision and language modeling for better glaucoma screening.

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May 03, 2024
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iHealthScreen receives US patent for AI-based glaucoma detection model

iHealthScreen receives US patent for AI-based glaucoma detection model

The AI-based software startup company iHealthScreen has been awarded a U.S. patent for its iPredict glaucoma detection system, the company announced in a press release.

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April 30, 2024
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Sight Sciences awarded $34 million in patent infringement case against Alcon

Sight Sciences awarded $34 million in patent infringement case against Alcon

Sight Sciences received a positive jury trial verdict of $34 million in a patent infringement case against Alcon and its Hydrus microstent, according to a press release.

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April 30, 2024
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High adherence in first 2 years of glaucoma treatment may predict long term

High adherence in first 2 years of glaucoma treatment may predict long term

Older age, female sex and low comorbidity score were associated with high adherence to glaucoma treatment, as was adherence in the first 2 years of treatment, according to a study conducted in Denmark and published in BMJ Open Ophthalmology.

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April 23, 2024
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VIDEO: ECP for glaucoma has benefit over cataract surgery alone in early trial data

VIDEO: ECP for glaucoma has benefit over cataract surgery alone in early trial data

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Kin Sheng Lim, MD, discusses a randomized controlled trial on endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation, or ECP, for primary open-angle glaucoma.

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April 23, 2024
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VIDEO: Femtosecond laser trabeculotomy shows durability in study

VIDEO: Femtosecond laser trabeculotomy shows durability in study

BOSTON — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ASCRS meeting, Richard A. Lewis, MD, chief medical officer of ViaLase, provides an update on femtosecond laser image-guided high-precision trabeculotomy for the treatment of glaucoma.

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April 12, 2024
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Omni system, cataract surgery combination reduces IOP at 24 months

Omni system, cataract surgery combination reduces IOP at 24 months

Patients with glaucoma who underwent cataract surgery in combination with the Omni surgical system had lower IOP and used fewer medications at 24 months compared with outcomes with other devices, according to a study.

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April 11, 2024
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Ultraprocessed foods may increase risk for glaucoma

Ultraprocessed foods may increase risk for glaucoma

Higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods, particularly sweets, was associated with an increased risk for glaucoma, a study published in Nutrients showed.

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