Vision Loss

Patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration who experienced catastrophic vision loss after subretinal hemorrhage were linked to longer anti-VEGF treatment duration and shorter time from prior injection.

The avascular nature of the cornea is necessary for optical clarity and optimal vision.

Increased availability of photoscreeners led to higher rates of overall vision screening for children aged 3 years in one large health care system, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.

The progression of vision loss among patients with neovascular glaucoma appeared linked to factors such as the disease stage at diagnosis, age, sex, a history of type 2 diabetes and insurance status, according to study results.

While the prevalence of blindness due to age-related macular degeneration decreased globally from 2000 to 2020, researchers warn that the social and economic impact of AMD may grow as the population ages.

PHILADELPHIA — Tackling 14 risk factors for dementia beginning in childhood could prevent or delay nearly half of cases, according to a report from the Lancet Commission presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

Early-onset vision loss may be associated with difficulty judging auditory distance, particularly close and middle distances, according to research published in Optometry and Vision Science.

The WHO has announced the launch of SPECS 2030, a global initiative to assist countries in attaining a 40% increase in the proportion of people with access to appropriate spectacles.

A 57-year-old woman was transferred to Lahey Hospital and Medical Center emergency department from a community hospital for an ophthalmology evaluation due to acute, painless vision loss in the left eye upon wakening that morning.

Targeted screening, integrated services and a biopsychosocial approach to care may help identify and manage anxiety and depression among people with vision loss, according to a perspective published in Psychodynamic Psychiatry.