Browse articles from EyeWorld.org related to diabetes. EyeWorld is the award-winning member publication of ASCRS. The magazine provides news and updates from the Society as well as clinical features in the areas of cataract, refractive, cornea, glaucoma, and practice management. It publishes quarterly with editorial direction from its medical editorial board and staff.
➤ Phase 3 clinical trials compare brolucizumab to aflibercept for DME ➤ Study: Randomized clinical trial evaluates combination drops, drop monotherapy, and dropless cataract surgery ➤ Commercial rights agreement for triamcinolone drug candidate ➤ ASCRS news and events
When performing cataract surgery, it’s important to be aware of other conditions and comorbidities, including issues with the retina. Several physicians discussed how to handle patients with retina abnormalities prior to cataract surgery.
➤ Success with first-in-human implant of new artificial cornea ➤ Launch of first longitudinal study for home OCT ➤ Enrollment complete for study evaluating treatment for Leber congenital amaurosis 10 ➤ Phase 1/2a trial for wet AMD treatment with suprachoroidal injection begins enrollment ➤ Fast Track designation issued for investigational dry AMD therapy
Cataract surgery in a patient with diabetes requires special considerations, careful examination, and it may be helpful to have a retina specialist involved.
Researchers present data on a pair of controversial drug-disease interactions. One group investigated whether topical corticosteroid eye drops could significantly alter blood glucose levels in people with diabetes, while a second group explored the effects of insulin therapy on IOP.