Investigating the role of allergic contact dermatitis in residual ocular surface disease on dupilumab (ROSDD)November 17, 2019Fishman commentary. Excellent article on ocular surface disease and dupilumab. Significant improvement after patch testing in nearly half of patients suggests that allergic contact dermatitis contributes to some cases of dupilumab-associated eye complications. Click here for PDF Authors: JodieRaffiabRaaginiSureshaHarveyFishmancNinaBottoaJenny E.Murasead Abstract Background The mechanisms underlying eye-related complications with dupilumab are[...]Read More
Eyeliner Induces Tear Film Instability and Meibomian Gland DysfunctionNovember 16, 2019Dr. Fishman commentary: Makeup can be toxic to the meibomian glands and can result in tear film abnormality. This is further evidence that patients with dry eye disease need to consider makeup very seriously.----------------------------------------- Published ahead of print in Cornea, Nov 2019. Authors: Prabhasawat, Pinnita MD*; Chirapapaisan, Chareenun MD*; Chitkornkijsin,[...]Read More
Macular pigment optical density is positively associated with academic performance among preadolescent childrenNovember 12, 2019Dr. Fishman comment: 2 interesting take aways- the use of MPOD to track diet and how brain Lutein may be important for cognitive achievement . "This is the first study to demonstrate that retinal L and Z, measured as MPOD, is positively related to academic achievement in children" Published in : Nutr[...]Read More
Dry Eye Disease Associated with Lower Gut Microbiome DiversityNovember 6, 2019Abiya Farhan Baqai; Harvey A. Fishman, MD PhD Abstract Purpose : The human microbiome has been studied for centuries and recently has been associated with health issues ranging from metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes to inflammatory disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease.5 However, only recently have associations of[...]Read More
Why Don’t Yellow Night Vision Glasses Work? by Dr. Robert W. MassofNovember 6, 2019Fishman comment: Excellent in JAMA by Hwang et al1 and neat follow-up commentary by Massof. Take home message that Massof makes: "yellow night vision glasses do not live up to their product claims, but more work is needed to better understand and ultimately ameliorate a ubiquitous problem that is growing with[...]Read More
Corneal Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseNovember 1, 2019Fishman comment: Another interesting manifestation of systemic disease in the eyes. IBD patients have thinner corneas and reduced tears. ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate detailed corneal parameters of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients, including Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) patients, and to assess associations between anterior segment values and[...]Read More
Novel Light Intensity Device (LuxIQ) for Quantitative Evaluation of Dry Eye DiseaseOctober 27, 2019We report on a novel light intensity device (LuxIQ) that helps clinicians assess the severity of dry eye disease in a quantitative manner. Currently, the inability to quantify and accurately assess the severity of dry eyes is a huge impediment in the field of dry eye disease. This novel device[...]Read More
Long-term regular exercise and intraocular pressure: the Hisayama StudySeptember 8, 2019PURPOSE: To investigate the association between long-term regular exercise (exercise frequency and exercise time) and 5-year changes in intraocular pressure in a general Japanese population. METHODS: This population-based, cohort study was conducted in 2007. A total of 3119 Japanese community dwellers aged ≥ 40 years underwent eye examinations including intraocular pressure measurement[...]Read More
Ocular blood flow in course of glaucomaApril 27, 2019Study explores influence of ocular blood flow in course of glaucoma: New techniques shed light on roles of blood, perfusion pressure in ocular blood flow Many other factors, including demographic influences and individual susceptibilities, also make it challenging to study relationships between ocular blood flow and glaucoma. To overcome the[...]Read More
