JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4401
Nabin Paudel, Laura Brady, Petia Stratieva, Orla Galvin, Beverly Lui, Iris Van den Brande, Jean-Pierre Malkowski, Mayvis Rebeira, Simon MacAllister, Tara O'Riordan, Avril Daly
{"title":"Economic Burden of Late-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Bulgaria, Germany, and the US.","authors":"Nabin Paudel, Laura Brady, Petia Stratieva, Orla Galvin, Beverly Lui, Iris Van den Brande, Jean-Pierre Malkowski, Mayvis Rebeira, Simon MacAllister, Tara O'Riordan, Avril Daly","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4401","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Importance: </strong>Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a highly prevalent and debilitating retinal condition that affects more than 200 million people globally, with the severe late-stage forms-neovascular AMD (nAMD) and geographic atrophy (GA)-affecting more than 11 million people globally. However, much is unknown about the economic burden of the disease.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To estimate the economic burden associated with late-stage AMD in Bulgaria, Germany, and the US at the societal level.</p><p><strong>Design, setting, and participants: </strong>This study used the prevalence approach cost-of-illness economic modeling to estimate costs attributable to late-stage AMD. Data on health care resource utilization, well-being, and productivity were obtained via primary data collection. Additional data required for the model were sourced from available published literature. Data were collected from January 2021 to March 2022, and analyzed from April to July 2022. Participants older than 50 years residing in Bulgaria, Germany, and the US who were diagnosed with late-stage AMD (nAMD or any form of GA) in 1 or both eyes and caregivers who care for people diagnosed with late-stage AMD were recruited through ophthalmological clinics in Bulgaria and Germany and via online newsletters and social media in the US.</p><p><strong>Main outcomes and measures: </strong>The main outcomes were direct medical costs (disease-related health care expenditures), indirect medical costs (care support and assistive technology), well-being cost (loss of well-being), and productivity cost (loss in productivity due to the diseases for both patient and caregivers).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 128 individuals with late-stage AMD in this study, 80 (62%) were female, and 120 (94%) were aged 60 years or older. Of the 61 caregivers, 43 (70%) were female and 55 (91%) were aged 45 years or older. Estimated per-annum total costs attributable to late-stage AMD were €449.5 million ($512.5 million) in Bulgaria, €7.6 billion ($8.6 billion) in Germany, and €43.2 billion ($49.4 billion) in the US. Across all countries, 10% to 13% of the total cost incurred was attributed to direct medical costs. In Germany and Bulgaria, the biggest contributor to the total economic burden was reduced well-being (67% and 76%, respectively), whereas in the US, loss of productivity (42%) was the biggest contributor.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and relevance: </strong>The findings of this study indicate a substantial burden of late-stage AMD on patients and caregivers in the US, Germany, and Bulgaria. Across the 3 countries, reduced well-being and loss of productivity were relatively large contributors to the total economic burden. Implementing measures to reduce AMD incidence, delay disease progression, and alleviate humanistic burden may help reduce the economic burden of late-stage AMD.</p>","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4801
David W Hutton, Joshua D Stein
{"title":"Holistic Evaluation of the Burden of Eye Disease.","authors":"David W Hutton, Joshua D Stein","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4801","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4801","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545452","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4521
Sylvie Feldman-Billard
{"title":"Considerations Regarding Association of Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.","authors":"Sylvie Feldman-Billard","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4521","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4521","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-31DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4533
Qi N Cui
{"title":"Considerations Regarding Association of Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy.","authors":"Qi N Cui","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4533","DOIUrl":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4533","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142545449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4400
Amer F Alsoudi,Karen M Wai,Euna Koo,Prithvi Mruthyunjaya,Ehsan Rahimy
{"title":"Curcuma-Based Nutritional Supplements and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration.","authors":"Amer F Alsoudi,Karen M Wai,Euna Koo,Prithvi Mruthyunjaya,Ehsan Rahimy","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4400","url":null,"abstract":"ImportanceCurcuma-based nutritional supplements (CBNS) are natural anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents that may confer benefits against age-related macular degeneration (AMD).ObjectiveTo examine the association between the use of CBNS and the risk of development or progression of AMD.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis was a retrospective cohort study with data collection in June of 2024. Data were gathered from the aggregated electronic health records research network, TriNetX (Cambridge, Massachusetts). Patients without AMD were included in the study before propensity score matching (PSM); these included those taking and not taking CBNS. Patients with no history of AMD were stratified by instances of CBNS prescription records. Patients with a history of early nonexudative AMD stratified by instances of CBNS prescription records were also identified. PSM was performed to control for baseline demographics and medical comorbidities.ExposuresPatients were stratified by whether or not they were taking CBNS using RxNorm (National Library of Medicine) codes.Main Outcome MeasuresRelative risk (RR) of developing nonexudative AMD, exudative AMD, advanced nonexudative AMD or geographic atrophy (GA), blindness, or requiring intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapy.ResultsA total of 66 804 patients (mean [SD] age, 64.9 [10.1] years; 44 124 female [66.1%]) taking CBNS and 1 809 440 patients (mean [SD] age, 67.0 [9.5] years; 999 534 female [55.2%]) not taking CBNS were included in this study. Among patients without a history of AMD aged 50 years or older, CBNS use was associated with lower rates of developing nonexudative AMD (RR, 0.23; 95% CI, 0.21-0.26; P < .001), advanced nonexudative AMD or GA (RR, 0.11; 95% CI, 0.07-0.17; P < .001), exudative AMD (RR, 0.28; 95% CI, 0.24-0.32; P < .001), blindness (RR, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.36-0.59; P < .001), or requiring intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy (RR, 0.15; 95% CI, 0.13-0.17; P < .001) when compared with matched patients not taking CBNS. Results were consistent among subsets of patients 60 and 70 years or older, respectively. Among patients with early nonexudative AMD, subsequent instances of CBNS prescription records were associated with lower rates of developing advanced nonexudative AMD or GA (RR, 0.58; 95% CI, 0.41-0.81; P < .001) when compared with matched patients with early nonexudative AMD without a CBNS prescription record.Conclusion and RelevanceResults of this cohort study suggest that a reduced risk of developing AMD or progression to later stages of AMD was associated with subsequent use of CBNS. Further investigation to validate these findings, safety, and potential pharmacoprotective mechanisms of CBNS in AMD are suggested.","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142489729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4395
Isabell Kassaye,Adam Alyafaie,Karen Zhang,Jacob Lifton,John D Gordan,Robin Kate Kelley,Madeline Yung
{"title":"Cataracts Associated With Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor Inhibitors for Cholangiocarcinoma.","authors":"Isabell Kassaye,Adam Alyafaie,Karen Zhang,Jacob Lifton,John D Gordan,Robin Kate Kelley,Madeline Yung","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4395","url":null,"abstract":"ImportanceSince fibroblast growth factor receptor inhibitors (FGFRi) are used for treatment of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), understanding potential complications following longer-term use in clinical practice settings is warranted. This study describes cataract formation or progression as a complication of FGFRi use for the treatment of iCCA, even after treatment discontinuation.ObjectiveTo describe cases of cataract formation or worsening in patients with iCCA treated with FGFRi and to characterize the ophthalmologic features, risk factors, and outcomes for FGFRi-associated cataracts.Design, Setting, and ParticipantsThis retrospective case series study used data from patients with iCCA harboring FGFR2 aberrations who received FGFRi in clinical trials or as standard therapy from the University of California, San Francisco, Hepatobiliary Tissue Bank and Registry. Data were collected from patient visits between February 2015 and October 2021, and this retrospective investigation was conducted from September 6, 2022, to May 4, 2023. Data analysis was conducted from May 5, 2023, to September 6, 2023.ExposureUse of an FGFRi for the treatment of iCCA.Main Outcomes and MeasuresThe primary outcome was designated as development of a new or worsening cataract after FGFRi initiation. Statistical analysis for the association between cataract formation and clinical covariates was performed using unpaired t tests and Fisher exact tests. A single bivariate logistic regression model was used to examine total duration of FGFRi therapy and age at the conclusion of FGFRi therapy as predictors of cataract development.ResultsA total of 18 patients were included in the study; median (range) patient age was 54 (27-81) years, and 13 patients (72%) were female. Nine patients (50%) developed a cataract or had cataract progression in at least 1 eye after initiation of FGFRi. Of 17 eyes with cataract, 8 eyes (47%) required cataract surgery. One patient rapidly developed a cataract associated with phacomorphic glaucoma, which required urgent surgery. The median (range) time to cataract onset or worsening from initiation of FGFRi was approximately 18 (1-23) months. Five of 9 patients (56%) who developed cataracts or had cataract progression were diagnosed with new or worsening cataracts after discontinuation of FGFRi. Patients who developed cataracts had longer median (range) duration of FGFRi treatment compared with patients who did not develop cataracts (13 months [2-26] vs 5 months [1-11]; odds ratio, 1.01; 95% CI, 1.00-1.02; P = .02).Conclusions and RelevanceWhile this retrospective case series study cannot prove cause and effect conclusively due to the study design, study results highlight cataract formation or progression as a potential adverse effect of FGFRi therapy, supporting consideration of periodic eye examinations in patients who have received this treatment.","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142489727","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-24DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4569
Brian L VanderBeek
{"title":"Separating Supplement Effects From the Patients Who Use Them.","authors":"Brian L VanderBeek","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4569","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4569","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142489728","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-21DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4859
Ann M Leahey, Amish Shah, Carol L Shields
{"title":"Three vs 6 Cycles of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma.","authors":"Ann M Leahey, Amish Shah, Carol L Shields","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4859","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":7.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142465564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
JAMA ophthalmologyPub Date : 2024-10-21DOI: 10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4859
Ann M Leahey,Amish Shah,Carol L Shields
{"title":"Three vs 6 Cycles of Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma.","authors":"Ann M Leahey,Amish Shah,Carol L Shields","doi":"10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4859","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1001/jamaophthalmol.2024.4859","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14518,"journal":{"name":"JAMA ophthalmology","volume":"25 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":8.1,"publicationDate":"2024-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142486323","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}