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Thermoelectric warming therapy beneficial in MGD-related dry eye disease
A device that applies consistent emissive heat to the meibomian glandular apparatus appears to produce significant improvements in the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), with the benefits sustained over 6 months following treatment initiation, as shown in a study.
Tear film breakup time tied to choroidal thickness, axial length in kids with DED
In children with dry eye disease (DED) symptoms, there appears to be a significant association between tear film breakup time and choroidal thickness, which in turn is correlated with axial length, a recent study has found.
Increasing age, higher IOP tied to primary angle-closure disease in Asians
The incidence of primary angle-closure disease (PACD) in a multi-ethnic Asian population is 3.50 percent over 6 years, a study has shown. Increasing age, higher intraocular pressure (IOP), and shallower anterior chamber contribute to the increased risk of incident PACT, while late posterior subcapsular cataract (PSC) is associated with a lower likelihood of developing PACD.
Netarsudil use for glaucoma may cause punctal stenosis
Use of topical netarsudil 0.02% for the treatment of glaucoma results in the development of reversible punctal stenosis, a recent study has found. This inflammation-mediated stenosis can cause tearing and related symptoms and may lead to treatment discontinuation with sufficient severity.
