Tear Analysis May Improve Disease Diagnosis, Prognosis
Systemic disease, contact lens wear, and stress are among several factors affecting chemical changes in tears.
Systemic Disease
Endogenous Endophthalmitis Incidence Increasing, Immunocompromised Most at Risk
Pneumonia and renal/urinary tract infections predicted both higher hospital admission and mortality rates for individuals with endogenous endophthalmitis.
Women With Anemia Have Reduced Retinal Vasculature Parameters
Clinicians should be aware of retinal vascular alterations when treating patients with IDA and monitor ocular health appropriately.
Neuro-Visual Deficits Common in Patients With Rehabilitation Needs After COVID-19
Clinicians should consider the necessity of multi-professional assessment and intervention in patients needing rehabilitation following COVID-19 hospitalization.
Acute-Onset Paralytic Strabismus May Signal Late-Infantile Metachromatic Leukodystrophy
Strabismus preceded gross motor symptoms in a majority of late-infantile MLD cases in which both symptoms developed at similar times.
Micronutrient Levels Associated With Diabetic Retinopathy
Clinicians may consider discussing nutritional supplementation with patients at risk for developing diabetic retinopathy, a study suggests.
Ocular Rosacea Associated With Meibomian Gland Alteration in Children
Children with meibomian gland dropout will likely experience worsening meibographies over time due to the meibomian gland’s inability to regenerate.
Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Associated With Thinner Retinal Layers
The duration of either condition is negatively associated with pRNFL thickness.
Low Inflammatory Diet in Early Pregnancy May Cut Risk for GDM
A healthy diet that limits foods with high inflammatory potential in early pregnancy may cut the risk for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).
Corneal, Lenticular Densitometric Values Significantly Alters Post COVID-19
COVID-19 may have detrimental implications that affect corneal and lenticular transparency.
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