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Addressing Critical Barriers to Corneal Cross-Linking in US Keratoconus Care: Navigating the Transition from Photrexa® to Epioxa™

By MedXY 08/02/2026

This article examines disparities in access to corneal cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus patients in the US, highlighting challenges posed by high costs, insurance limitations, and the transition from Photrexa® to Epioxa™.

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Increased Risk of Pseudophakic Cystoid Macular Edema After Cataract Surgery in Eyes with Prior Pars Plana Vitrectomy: Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 08/02/2026

This study reveals that eyes with previous pars plana vitrectomy exhibit a significantly higher risk of cystoid macular edema following cataract surgery, underscoring the need for careful postoperative monitoring and potential prophylaxis strategies.

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Determinants of One-Year Success in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty: Insights from the Diabetes Endothelial Keratoplasty Study

By MedXY 08/02/2026

This article examines factors influencing the one-year success rate of DMEK in treating corneal endothelial dysfunction, highlighting the impact of operative complications and donor-recipient variables based on findings from the Diabetes Endothelial Keratoplasty Study (DEKS).

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Fungal Endophthalmitis Associated with Contaminated Trypan Blue in Cataract Surgery: A Retrospective Case Series

By MedXY 07/24/2026

Six cases of postoperative fungal endophthalmitis caused by Sarocladium kiliense following cataract surgery involving contaminated trypan blue are reported, highlighting diagnosis, management, and outcomes.

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Increased Risk of Dry Eye Disease in Patients with Chronic Pain Conditions: Insights from a Large Retrospective Cohort Study

By MedXY 07/20/2026

Chronic pain conditions significantly elevate the risk of developing dry eye disease, including cases requiring prescription therapy, emphasizing the need for integrated clinical assessment and management.

$Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Retinal Birefringence Scanning vs Traditional Autorefraction in Pediatric Vision Screening$

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Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of Retinal Birefringence Scanning vs Traditional Autorefraction in Pediatric Vision Screening

By MedXY 07/20/2026

This study compares a novel retinal birefringence scanning device with a traditional autorefraction photoscreener, finding superior sensitivity of the traditional device for detecting amblyopia and refractive errors in children without compromising specificity.

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GLP-1 Receptor Agonists and the Risk of Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes: Evidence from a Target Trial Emulation

By MedXY 07/17/2026

This study evaluates the association between GLP-1 receptor agonists and ischemic optic neuropathy risk compared to SGLT2 and DPP-4 inhibitors, revealing a small but statistically significant increased risk with GLP-1RAs, particularly among older men with cardiovascular or eye conditions.

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Outcomes of Nasal Vertical Rectus Belly Transposition and Lateral Rectus Recession for Large Exotropia after Medial Rectus Transection: A Case Series

By MedXY 07/17/2026

This report describes outcomes of nasal vertical rectus belly transposition and lateral rectus recession to treat large-angle exotropia secondary to medial rectus transection in 14 patients, highlighting better results after endoscopic sinus surgery.

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Bridging the Gap: Geographic Disparities in Access to Diabetic Retinopathy Care Across the United States

By MedXY 07/17/2026

This study reveals significant urban-rural disparities in access to diabetic retinopathy diagnostic and therapeutic services in the U.S., underscoring the need for targeted strategies to improve care in non-urban areas.

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Hyperreflective Abnormal Areas in Middle Retinal Layers via En Face OCT: A Novel Biomarker for Diabetic Retinopathy Risk Stratification

By MedXY 07/15/2026

Hyperreflective abnormalities in middle retinal layers detected by en face OCT improve diagnostic discrimination of referable diabetic retinopathy, offering a promising adjunct biomarker beyond clinical parameters.

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Artificial Intelligence Smart Eyeglasses for the Detection and Description of Stationary Objects: A Pilot Feasibility Study

By MedXY 07/15/2026

A pilot study evaluating Ray-Ban Meta AI eyeglasses demonstrated high accuracy in single object identification and moderate performance in descriptive tasks, suggesting promise for aiding individuals with low vision.

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A Consensus Reference Standard for AI Screening of Age-Related Macular Degeneration: What Clinicians and Developers Need to Know

By MedXY 07/15/2026

A 2026 expert consensus defines an image-based reference standard to validate AI screening algorithms for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), endorsing Beckman grading and routine OCT use while clarifying referral thresholds and areas of uncertainty.

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Tomographic Predictors of Foveal Versus Extrafoveal Atrophy Onset in Intermediate Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Clinical Implications and Biomarker Insights

By MedXY 07/13/2026

Distinct baseline foveal tomographic lesions predict foveal-first versus extrafoveal-first cRORA onset in iAMD. Hyperreflective foci and lesion type inform risk stratification and timing of atrophic progression relevant for emerging dry AMD therapies.

$Distinct Ocular Symptom Trajectories After Refractive Surgery: Insights for Personalized Postoperative Care$

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Distinct Ocular Symptom Trajectories After Refractive Surgery: Insights for Personalized Postoperative Care

By MedXY 07/13/2026

This study identifies heterogeneous patterns of ocular pain following LASIK and PRK, linking prolonged symptoms to surgery type and baseline factors, highlighting the need for tailored patient management.

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Visual Electrophysiology in Glaucoma: Key Findings from the 2026 American Academy of Ophthalmology Report

By MedXY 07/13/2026

The AAO 2026 report reviews evidence for ERG and VEP tests in glaucoma, finds promising tools (PERG, PhNR, mfVEP) but stops short of routine use — recommending selective, adjunctive use pending standardization and stronger evidence.

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Synergistic Impact of Clonal Hematopoiesis and Genetic Predisposition on Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk: Insights from a Large UK Biobank Cohort

By MedXY 07/11/2026

This cohort study reveals that clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) independently increases age-related macular degeneration (AMD) risk, with amplified effects when combined with high genetic susceptibility, especially in older adults.

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Comparing Long-Term Systemic Risks of Biologic Versus Conventional Therapy in Non-Infectious Uveitis

By MedXY 07/11/2026

A multicenter retrospective study evaluates five-year risks of systemic complications in non-infectious uveitis patients receiving biologic versus conventional therapies, highlighting infection and cytopenia risks with biologics but comparable overall safety to conventional immunomodulators.

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Nicotinamide Supplementation and Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma in Patients With Ocular Hypertension: Evidence, Mechanisms, and Clinical Implications

By MedXY 07/11/2026

Systemic nicotinamide supplementation is associated with reduced risk of POAG development in ocular hypertension, improved retinal function, and better quality of life, suggesting its neuroprotective potential as an adjunctive therapy in glaucoma prevention and management.

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Evaluating the ISOLD Score for Accurate Diagnosis of Vitreoretinal Lymphoma in Clinical Practice

By MedXY 07/09/2026

This study validates the ISOLD score, a cytokine-based probabilistic tool, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity for diagnosing vitreoretinal lymphoma from aqueous humor samples, outperforming standard IL-10/IL-6 ratios, with implications for improved clinical decision-making.

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Blood Pressure Assessment in Ophthalmology Clinics for Patients With Diabetes: A Case Series Analysis

By MedXY 07/09/2026

This case series reveals a high prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension among diabetic patients visiting ophthalmology clinics and highlights the importance of in-clinic blood pressure screening to identify and manage cardiovascular risk.