Eye Disorders

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eye disorders

07/09/2022

What benign diagnosis is described as a degenerative opacity of the vitreous involving the appearance of spherical creamy-white particles suspended throughout the collagen fibrils of the vitreous?

07/09/2022

Research Summaries

Research summary

The Association Between Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy and Quality of Life

04/10/2024

Jessica Ganga

A team of researchers sought to establish the association between patients with diabetic retinopathy and quality of life, including vision-related quality of life.

04/10/2024

research summary

Impact of Metformin Use on Age-Related Macular Degeneration Among Patients Without Diabetes

03/18/2024

Leigh Precopio

Studies have shown that metformin use among individuals with diabetes has been associated with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration development. But does this relationship between metformin...

03/18/2024

Research Summary

Automated Machine Learning Models Can Identify Eyes With Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

02/26/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers examined the accuracy and viability of automated machine learning models for identifying diabetic retinopathy progression from the use of ultra-widefield retinal images.

02/26/2024

Research Summary

Semaglutide May Not Worsen Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients Using The Medication

01/04/2024

Jessica Ganga

Researchers evaluated the popular diabetes medication, semaglutide, to determine whether it causes or worsens diabetic retinopathy in patients using the medication. Their findings were presented at AAO 2023...

01/04/2024

RESEARCH SUMMARY

In Clinical Trial, Atropine, 0.01% Eye Drops Did Not Slow Myopia Progression in School-Aged Children

09/20/2023

Anthony Calabro, MA

The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked clinical trial included 187 children aged 5 to 12 years with low-to-moderate myopia.

09/20/2023

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