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Diabetes

Study: Bilateral Anti-VEGF Shots OK

Patients can tolerate two injections in one day, study shows.
April 8, 2019

Men at Higher Risk for Worse DME

Their retinal changes are exacerbated by clinically significant macular edema.
April 4, 2019

Diabetic Eyes Without DR Still Have Reduced Optical Quality

Intraocular light scatter also increases, even in the absence of overt retinopathy.
April 3, 2019

Treatment Hiatus a Risk for DR Progression

Patients lost to follow-up may suffer from devastating visual consequences.
March 25, 2019

Light Masks for DME a Bust

Research has yet to reveal significant benefits of light therapy for patients with diabetic edema.
March 14, 2019

Certain Dairy and Whole Grains Deter Diabetic Retinopathy

Cheese and bread seem to reduce risk.
March 7, 2019

Glaucoma Markers Differ When Diabetes is Present

Increased prelaminar thickness found in patients with both conditions.
February 27, 2019

OCT-A Reveals Preclinical Diabetic Retinopathy

The technology can capture changes in perfused capillary density.
February 5, 2019

Diabetes Patients Fare Worse With Contact Lenses

The disease can lead to elevated risk of corneal damage.
January 23, 2019

Statin Therapy Lowers Diabetic Retinopathy Risk

Study included patients with type 2 diabetes and dyslipidemia.
January 17, 2019