Ophthopedia Update: Quantitative framework for synthesising defocus-curve evidence in simultaneous-vision intraocular lenses: Background/aims

To develop a quantitative, meta-analytic framework to synthesise defocus-curve evidence and describe functional visual… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #BJO

Ophthopedia Update: Managing refractory herpes simplex keratitis: Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a major cause of infectious corneal blindness in developed countries. The disease reflects a variable combination of… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #BJO

Ophthopedia Update: Pregnancy-related risk factors for postpartum onset of glaucoma in pre-pregnancy glaucoma suspect: a retrospective cohort study: Background/aims

To evaluate the risk of postpartum glaucoma development in women with pre-pregnancy glaucoma… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #BJO

Ophthopedia Update: Efficacy and safety of intravitreal conbercept injection in treating macular oedema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion: results from the BRAVE study: Background/Aims

To investigate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal conbercept… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #BJO

Now available for COS members!

A new learning module on neurotrophic keratitis is now live on the Practice Resource Centre.

The module walks through key considerations for identifying and managing neurotrophic keratitis across its different stages: cosprc.ca/neurotrophic-cornea

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Ophthopedia Update: The Role of Nicotinamide in Slowing Progression from OHT to POAG Remains Unclear: Exposure to nicotinamide (vitamin B3) may reduce the rate of progression from ocular hypertension (OHT) to primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG), but more trial data are needed. #Ophthalmology #News

Ophthopedia Update: Incidence and characteristics of teprotumumab-associated ototoxicity in thyroid eye disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis: Teprotumumab, the first approved therapy for thyroid eye disease, is highly effective, but has been… #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update: EYS-associated retinal degeneration in South Korea: Genetic, Phenotype, and Natural History: Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) is the most common inherited retinal dystrophy, with a global prevalence of approximately1 in 4,000, and represents a… #Ophthalmology #Ophthotwitter #Scicomm

This population-based analysis compares Canadian provincial cataract surgery wait times between 2008 and 2023 to evaluate health systems capacity from surgery decision to procedure date.

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Ophthopedia Update: Retinal Disease Risk in Electronic Cigarette Users Versus Combustible Cigarette Smokers: A Retrospective Cohort Study: Publication date: Available online 23 September 2026

Source: AJO International

Author(s): Marcus Yaldo, Luke Yaldo, Rahul… #Ophthalmology #AJOInternational

ICYMI: Ophthopedia Update: Photobiomodulation for Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration: a Prospective, Real-World Assessment of Visual and Retinal Outcomes at 12 months of follow-up: Publication date: Available online 19 September 2026

Source: AJO International… #Ophthalmology #AJOInternational

Ophthopedia Update: Severe capsular contraction induced intraocular lens folding in a quiescent uveitic eye: Eye, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41433-026-04897-0Severe capsular contraction induced intraocular lens folding in a quiescent… #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update: Ink on wet paper: the bleed-through vasculature of the albinotic fundus: Eye, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41433-026-04871-wInk on wet paper: the bleed-through vasculature of the albinotic fundus #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update: Rethinking choriocapillaris OCTA interpretation—The case of optics misleading biology: Eye, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41433-026-04920-4Rethinking choriocapillaris OCTA interpretation—The case of optics misleading biology #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update: Repeat surgical interventions in non-Fuchs corneal dystrophies: insights from eight decades of histopathological and clinical data: Eye, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41433-026-04867-6Repeat surgical interventions in… #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update: Optical coherence tomography imaging device comparison study in papilloedema secondary to idiopathic intracranial hypertension: Eye, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/s41433-026-04823-4Optical coherence tomography imaging device… #Ophthalmology #Eye #Ophthotwitter

Ophthopedia Update: Trump administration cancels ACA coverage for 760,000, citing fraud: CMS said it is taking action to combat alleged fraud in the Affordable Care Act program.
One expert told Healio the move could further strain the nation’s healthcare system.
In a… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Address diurnal refractive shift in post-RK eyes: Radial keratotomy was a popular refractive procedure in the late 20th century, offering millions of patients a large degree of spectacle freedom.
Decades later, these patients develop cataracts and… #ophthalmology #eye #eyenews

Ophthopedia Update: Gaming May Suppress Blinking and Harm the Ocular Surface More Than Video Watching: Because gaming suppressed blink reflexes far more than passive video watching did, clinicians counseling patients on digital eye strain may want to ask specifically about… #Ophthalmology #News

Ophthopedia Update: Does Cataract Surgery Accelerate the Progression to Late Age-related Macular Degeneration?: Cataract and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) often coexist and share common risk factors, including increasing age, smoking, and genetic… #Ophthalmology #ophthotwitter #eyecare