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The strongest recent Ophthalmology papers on PubMed, ranked by study design, topic and journal, with the same summaries subscribers get.

  1. meta-analysis, 18 studies

    Association between rheumatic diseases and glaucoma risk: a systematic review and meta-analysis of 5.7 million individuals

    Zhang XL, Cai Y, Zhang ZQ. Int Ophthalmol. Oct 2026.

    Findings
    The pooled incidence of glaucoma among patients with RD was 4% (rate = 0.04; 95% CI, 0.03-0.06; P < 0.001). Individuals with RD have a 66% higher risk of developing glaucoma (OR = 1.66; 95% CI, 1.15-2.40; P = 0.007).
    Bottom line
    RD patients face a 66% increased glaucoma risk (OR 1.66) with an overall 4% incidence.

    PubMed, PMID 42907678

  2. randomized trial, 212 patients

    Association Between Ellipsoid Zone Area and Fixation Stability in Macular Telangiectasia Type 2

    Hatcher KA, Aaberg TM, Yankey J, et al. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. Oct 2026.

    Findings
    In a retrospective analysis of 212 adults from two Phase 3 trials, an EZ area loss threshold of 1.075 mm² identified unstable fixation.
    Bottom line
    An EZ loss of 1.075 mm² separates stable from unstable fixation in this cohort of 212 participants.

    PubMed, PMID 42924992

  3. phase iii trial, 36 patients

    Bimekizumab in Chinese Patients with Active Non-Radiographic Axial Spondyloarthritis: 52-Week Results from the Phase 3 BE MOBILE 1 Study

    Gu J, Lu L, Wang Q, et al. Rheumatol Ther. Oct 2026.

    Findings
    In 36 patients: A greater proportion of bimekizumab- vs placebo-randomised patients achieved ASAS ≥40% response (38.9% vs 22.2%).
    Bottom line
    Four serious adverse events and four fungal infections occurred among the Chinese cohort, representing 11.1% each, with most participants (32) completing the trial.

    PubMed, PMID 42920036

  4. systematic review, 122 studies

    Systematic Review of Clinical Utility of Multimodal Imaging in Infectious Posterior Uveitis. Multimodal imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Taskforce Report 12

    Singh Parmar UP, La Distia Nora R, Leal I, et al. Ophthalmol Retina. Oct 2026.

    Findings
    The review identified 366 clinical utility statements spanning 4 prespecified domains, including 30 statements that support synergistic multimodal imaging strategies.
    Bottom line
    A total of 366 statements were catalogued, with 30 highlighting synergistic approaches within the 4 domains.

    PubMed, PMID 42906791

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