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April 16th 2024
Poor mental health was worse in adults with strabismus compared with adults without strabismus.
Addressing Unmet Needs and Treatment Gaps in the Clinical Management of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Practical Strategies for Pharmacists in Specialty and Man...
1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
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Management of Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Expert Insights and Updates for Pharmacists, featuring a Patient Perspective
1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
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The Promising Role of Novel Targeted Therapies in Addressing Clinical and Economic Burdens in Diabetic Macular Edema
1.5 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
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Improving Outcomes and Quality of Care in Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema: Patient-Centered Strategies in Managed Care
3.0 Credits / Ophthalmology/Optometry
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Maximizing Patient Outcomes in Ophthalmologic Diseases: How Managed Care Professionals Play a Key Role in Facilitating Uptake of Biosimilars
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Report Describes Case of SARS-CoV-2 Found in Ocular Tissues of Former COVID-19 Patient
October 8th 2020Researchers found the nucleocapsid protein (NP) antigen of SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), existed intracellularly in the ocular tissues of a patient who previously had COVID-19.
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Ban on Gay Men Donating Corneas May No Longer Be Supported by Evidence
September 30th 2020Federal policy in the United States and Canada prohibiting men who have sex with another man (MSM) from donating corneas has led to the disqualification of between 1558 and 3217 cornea donations in 2018 alone, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Age of Myopia Onset May Impact Risk of High Myopia in Adulthood
September 22nd 2020The risk of developing high myopia is relatively high among children with myopia onset at a young age, while each year of delay in the age of onset substantially reduces the chance of developing high myopia in adulthood.
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Study Details Long-term CSC Recurrence After IVBI Treatment
September 10th 2020In patients with central serous chorioretinopathy, eyes treated with intravitreal bevacizumab injections and which achieved complete resolution of subretinal fluid have a 50% chance of CSC recurrence in the long term.
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Review Highlights Role of OCT-A in Neurodegenerative Diseases
August 19th 2020According to a review published in Eye and Brain, the use of OCT-A, a noninvasive imaging technique for analyzing the retinal and choroidal microvasculature in vivo, can play a pivotal role in the detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Does Retinal Microvascular Structure Impact Neurocognitive Development in Children?
August 12th 2020Retinal venular widening and a higher vessel tortuosity are associated with lower performance of short-term visual recognition memory in children aged 4 to 5 years, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
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Asymptomatic Patients May Leave COVID-19 Viral Material on Surfaces Following Eye Exams
August 11th 2020Despite triage systems in place to exclude patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), viral material was found on ophthalmology examination room surfaces at one center, though the infectivity of the samples was unknown.
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How Can Big Data Help to Triage Ophthalmology Patients?
August 4th 2020New study results published in JAMA Ophthalmology suggest researchers can leverage big data to triage ophthalmic clinic appointments, balancing the glaucoma progression risk against the morbidity risk from coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure during ophthalmic care.
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Dr Daniel Laroche Discusses Eye-Related Implications, Barriers to Eye Care Amid COVID-19
August 1st 2020Whether you fit into the older or younger demographic, staying up to date on eye care is key as growing risks of cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration are leading causes of blindness. Moreover, reducing the structural barriers to eye care, which disproportionately affect blacks and Afro Latinos, can assist in advancing the availability of eye health nationwide, said Daniel Laroche, MD, director of Glaucoma Services and president of Advanced Eye Care of New York.
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Can Artificial Intelligence Lead to Personalized Macular Edema Treatment?
July 29th 2020Using automated spectral-domain optical coherence tomography, researchers found the presence of subretinal fluid (SRF) in individuals with diabetic macular edema (DME) is associated with lower baseline best-corrected visual acuity. The findings of this retrospective study suggest automated quantification of intraretinal fluid and SRF may be an objective approach to assess DME treatment.
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Is Epimacular Brachytherapy Superior to Anti-VEGF in Treating Age-Related Macular Degeneration?
July 21st 2020Epimacular brachytherapy does not reduce the number of ranibizumab injections required by patients with chronic, active neovascular age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), and it is associated with worse visual acuity compared with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) treatment alone, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Does Facedown Position Improve Macular Hole Surgery Outcomes?
July 16th 2020Facedown positioning following surgery is not more likely to close large (≥400 mcm) macular holes compared with seating faced forward, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. However, visual acuity outcomes may be superior when patients are placed facedown after surgery.
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How Does Obesity Affect Retinochoroidal Vasculature?
July 15th 2020Subclinical changes in retinochoroidal vasculature occur in obese individuals, according to a study published in PLoS ONE. Surgical intervention, such as bariatric surgery, may have a favorable outcome on the choroidal thickness in these patients’ eyes.
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Indoor Humidity, Particulate Matter Associated With Worse Dry Eye Symptoms
July 7th 2020Increased particulate matter exposure is associated with worse dry eye metrics, after adjusting for humidity, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The study also found that humidity is positively associated with dry eye metrics, potentially due to the fact that higher humidity increases microbial growth and subsequent particulate matter size and mass.
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Study Outlines Prevalence, Risk Factors of Myopic Maculopathy
June 29th 2020Aging and longer axial length are independent and significant risk factors for myopic maculopathy, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The study also found the condition, which is the leading cause of irreversible visual impairment and blindness for middle-aged and older individuals, has a much higher prevalence rate in Japan compared with other Asian countries.
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