Tag: Eye / Vision Problems: Misc.
RUNX1 May Play Role in Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
RUNX1 upregulated in CD31+ vascular endothelial cells from human PDR fibrovascular membranes
Uveitis Risk Higher Among Individuals With Psoriasis
Increased risk with severe psoriasis, mild psoriasis with psoriatic arthritis
Recreational Drug ‘Poppers’ Linked to Retinal Damage
Legal, nitrate-based inhalant appears to harm retinal cells, causing some vision loss, researchers say
Teleretinal Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Ups Screening Rates
Implementation of TDRS program reduces median time to screening from 158 to 17 days
Many Youths With Diabetes Not Receiving Eye Examinations
Racial minorities less likely to undergo eye exam; increasing net worth increases likelihood of eye exam
ω-3 Essential Fatty Acids May Protect Corneal Nerves in Dry Eye
Pilot study shows ω-3 EFA supplementation is neuroprotective in patients with dry eye disease
Behavioral Activation Plus Low Vision Rehab Beneficial in AMD
More effective than conventional optometric low vision services for age-related macular degeneration
Tocilizumab Useful for Uveitis in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Rapid, maintained improvement in ocular parameters for JIA-linked uveitis refractory to anti-TNF tx
Chorioretinal Lesions Secondary to Zika Virus Observed
Acute-onset, self-resolving, placoid, or multifocal non-necrotizing chorioretinal lesions reported
Retinal Microvascular Findings Linked to Risk of PAD
Retinal hemorrhages, exudates, microaneurysms, retinopathy linked to risk of peripheral artery disease
