A higher pillow height can put extra pressure on the eyes and jugular veins, and a database study finds that patients taking metformin for several years may have a reduced risk of later-stage AMD. … [Read more...] about Week in Review: Easing Nighttime IOP by Lowering Pillow Height, Metformin May Reduce Later-Stage AMD Risk
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VIDEO: Cataract patients with dry eye may have neurotrophic keratopathy
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this expert perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2026, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discusses a study assessing neurotrophic keratitis in cataract patients with dry eye.Hovanesian, Healio | OSN Associate Medical Editor, said the study showed that 58% of these patients had stage 1 neurotrophic keratopathy based on Mackie criteria, resulting in corneal staining … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Cataract patients with dry eye may have neurotrophic keratopathy
VIDEO: Real-world data show positive outcomes of intravitreal implants in DME
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — In this expert perspective from Retina 2026, Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD, PhD, discusses positive data from real-world studies assessing intravitreal implants for diabetic macular edema.According to Kuppermann, Steinert Endowed Professor and chair of the department of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of California, Irvine, patients in the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Real-world data show positive outcomes of intravitreal implants in DME
Direct SLT May Be an Alternative Treatment Option to Standard SLT
While 6-month noninferiority of direct selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) compared with conventional SLT was not established, 12-month exploratory outcomes suggested similar intraocular pressure–lowering effects. … [Read more...] about Direct SLT May Be an Alternative Treatment Option to Standard SLT
Telehealth extensions, pharmacy benefit manager reform: What’s in the new spending package
Congress passed a bipartisan spending package on Feb. 3 that carries ramifications for telehealth, pharmacy benefit managers, funding for physicians’ mental health resources and more.The five-bill, $1.2 trillion spending package was signed into law by President Donald J. Trump, ending a partial 3-day government shutdown.According to the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), … [Read more...] about Telehealth extensions, pharmacy benefit manager reform: What’s in the new spending package