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geographic atrophy
PRIMA implant offers hope to patients with geogrpahic atrophy
The PRIMA implant has currently only gained approval for use in the European Union but it has received Breakthrough Device and Humanitarian Use Device designations from the Food and Drug Administra...
GLP-1
GLP-1 medications linked to increased risk of ischemic optic neuropahty
Ischemic optic neuropathy causes a sudden reduction of blood flow to the optic nerve, which can cause sudden and, in many cases, permanent partial vision loss.
gum disease
Gum disease possibly linked to eye disease
Researchers discovered that when compared to patients without periodontal disease, the patients with periodontal disease had an increased likelihood of developing a wide range of eye conditions wit...
dry eye disease
Higher risk of dry eye disease possible with statin use
Recent study results published in the American Journal of Ophthalmology pointed to a positive link between dry eye disease and the use of statins.
AMD
Use of aspirin may raise risk of early and dry AMD
A recent study published in the journal Nature has highlighted a possible link between aspirin use and the risk of developing early and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
AMD
No evidence that metformin protects against AMD
Previous analysis hinted at the possibility that metformin could possibly offer protection against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) but a new cohort study has debunked that speculation.
age-related macular degeneration
NSAIDS anti-inflammatory properties may protect against AMD
A retrospective study which was published in Ophthalmology, reveals that prescription NSAID users have a lower risk of developing age-related macular degeneration.
age related macular degeneration
Possible link between dry AMD and high levels of "good" cholesterol
Results from a retrospective cohort study highlighted a possible link between high levels of "good" (HDL-C) cholesterol and the dry form of macular degeneration (dry AMD).
anti-VEGF
Anti-VEGF injections may be linked to increased risk of cataracts
Several eye conditions are treated using anti-VEGF injections including retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular edema and wet age-related macular degeneration.