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Ocular discomfort persisted or emerged years after severe COVID-19 in a small longitudinal cohort despite few measurable ocular-surface differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic groups, suggesting mechanisms beyond conventional surface abnormalities may contribute.

Glaukos has launched a keratoconus awareness campaign featuring NBA player Stephen Curry to improve recognition of disease symptoms, risk factors, and the importance of timely evaluation. The initiative focuses on education and public awareness rather than new clinical evidence.

Experts reviewing scleral lens care argue that underlying dry eye disease is a frequent but overlooked contributor to visual complaints among scleral lens wearers. The article emphasizes diagnostic evaluation and multimodal management strategies rather than new clinical trial evidence.

A robotic telesurgery system enabled a retinal surgeon located 4,000 km away to successfully perform a subretinal injection for submacular hemorrhage in a single patient. The proof-of-concept case demonstrated technical feasibility but remains early clinical evidence.

Retinal imaging findings were associated with future atrial fibrillation diagnosis in two large UK datasets, with thinning of specific retinal nerve layers observed years before clinical detection. The study identified an early risk signal but did not establish causality or diagnostic utility.

The FDA authorized Avulux lenses as a nonpharmacologic adjunct for migraine-associated light sensitivity in patients aged 12 years and older, supported by clinical data showing reduced photophobia and exploratory signals of headache pain improvement in some users.