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“We are recommending that if patients are starting these drugs or increasing the dose of these drugs, they should do so slowly to reduce the risk of dropping their blood sugar and causing an osmotic shift.”

Medication-induced ocular complications can occur across multiple drug classes, with risk factors including dosage, duration of treatment, and individual patient susceptibility.

Diabetic retinopathy is the only leading cause of blindness that has not experienced a decrease in age-standardized prevalence between 1990 and 2020, highlighting the urgent need for improved prevention and management strategies.

A formulation of over-the-counter antioxidant supplements reduced the progression of geographic atrophy, an advanced form of dry age-related macular degeneration, by 55% over three years compared to placebo.

Understand the subtle yet impactful symptoms of early-stage cataracts, including changes in color perception and glare sensitivity, to better guide your patients towards timely diagnosis and treatment.

As vision professionals, it’s crucial to stay informed about trending health practices on social media platforms like TikTok. Recently, a trend involving the application of castor oil around the eyes has gained popularity. Although one small study shows potential benefits in treating blepharitis, ophthalmologists warn against this practice due to potential risks.