Retinal Artery Occlusion

Women who filled a prescription for female hormone therapy did not have an increased risk for retinal vein occlusion or retinal artery occlusion, according to findings published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Retinal artery occlusion of all types is associated with significantly increased risk of stroke, which is higher in the period immediately adjacent to the event, according to two studies based on data from a large medical claims database.

Several risk factors, including age, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and tobacco use, may be associated with increased incidence of stroke in patients with retinal artery occlusion, according to a study.

Novartis is conducting a comprehensive product quality review of Beovu, a treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration, after the American Society of Retina Specialists shared an update with its membership on possible side effects of the therapy.