All ophthalmology topics
Browse published articles by topic, from dry eye to retinal conditions. New articles are added after their content has been checked.
Anterior segment · Cornea & conjunctiva
8 Dry-Eye Myths
Artificial tears, BAK, MGD, Omega-3
Latest ResearchSymptom-Sign Discordance
2026 DREAM 535 patients, 77% discordant, 4 phenotypes, neurosensory amplification, Taiwan NHI
Latest ResearchRecurrent SK After HZO
In the ZEDS recurrence analysis, 18 of 48 people not using steroids at the event (38%) had stopped them within the preceding 3 months; this is not the recurrence rate among everyone who stopped. Oral antivirals were newly added at event management in 11/105. This does not mean the others were not already taking them or that all HZO patients can omit antivirals. Treatment and tapering require individualized ophthalmic assessment.
Latest ResearchPterygium Fixation NMA
A network meta-analysis of 35 RCTs (2,501 eyes): recurrence OR 0.39 (95% CI 0.22–0.69) for fibrin glue versus Vicryl. Consider efficacy, safety and cost together.
Refractive · Pediatric
High Myopia: 1-in-3 Maculopathy in 8 Years
2026 AJO, 8-year cohort, axial-change early warning, AUC 0.829, 0.325 mm/yr cut-off, mechanism & red flags
Myth-busting8 Pediatric Myopia Myths
Atropine, ortho-K, RLRL, outdoor
Latest ResearchAre DIMS Lenses Effective?
2026 meta-analysis, 6 studies, 1224 children, mechanism, suitability, limitations
Latest ResearchMonitoring: SER or Axial Length?
2026 meta-analysis, 70 studies, SER as primary, AL 26 mm not absolute red line, disease-specific risk
Posterior segment · Retina / Vitreous
Refractory NIU — RUBI Trial
2026 multicentre Bayesian randomised trial; 112 adults; no clear superiority for adalimumab vs tocilizumab; anakinra stopped early; Taiwan NHI boundaries
Red Flags6 Floater Red Flags
PVD, RD, laser retinopexy
Latest ResearchOSA × AMD Meta-Analysis
2026 systematic review, 8 studies, 3.5M people; adjusted aOR 1.44 moderate certainty, aHR 1.66; mechanisms: intermittent hypoxia + complement + choroidal hypoperfusion
Lens · Cataract
Cataract Surgery Guide
3 types, timing, phaco vs FLACS, IOL trade-off radar, PCO YAG
Patient EdCataract Surgery Selection
3 modalities, full IOL classification, monovision, astigmatism, IOL formulas, NHI vs self-pay, sales-pitch warnings
Patient EdToric IOL — Full Guide
2026 ESCRS narrative review, indications (≥1.0 D), Barrett Toric formula, rotation 90–97% within 5°, post-LASIK/KC/PEX special populations, Taiwan self-pay difference
Optic Nerve · Glaucoma
Glaucoma Guide
Open/closed/NTG, acute red flags, SLT first-line, drug ladder, MIGS, home care
Patient EdGlaucoma Treatment Selection
SLT vs drops, 5-PGA comparison, PAP warning, combination drops, MIGS brand guide, Taiwan NHI
Orbit · Oncology
Thyroid Eye Disease — Patient Education
TRAb, CAS, IVMP, teprotumumab, orbital decompression
Red Flags6 Key Questions on Lacrimal Gland Tumor
Adenoid cystic carcinoma, perineural invasion, eye-sparing, IACC