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April 22nd 2024
Findings from a study with a limited sample size suggest that patching is both effective and does not impede development in children who patch for at least 120 minutes each day.
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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American Academy of Ophthalmology Issues Coronavirus Guidelines
March 9th 2020Utilizing the latest information provided by the World Health Organization and CDC on the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, the American Academy of Ophthalmology issued a set of guidelines recommending protection for the mouth, nose, and eyes when caring for patients potentially infected with the virus.
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"Smart" Contact Lenses Detect Real-Time Changes in Pressure, Moisture
February 24th 2020Researchers developed a structurally colored contact lens sensor with tunable colors to assist in point-of-care diagnoses of common eye diseases, according to a study published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry B.
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Edge Detection Might Help Determine Differences in Patients With Far-Advanced Glaucoma
February 20th 2020There’s significant evidence that some patients with far-advanced glaucoma are able to perform more tasks than others. Yet, it’s difficult to distinguish these patients from each other. A new study proposes a way to find out.
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Treat-and-Extend Regimen Is Effective in Treating Macular Disease
January 29th 2020Researchers in Canada determined that a treat-and-extend regimen of administering ranibizumab to patients with neovascular age-related macular disease produced comparable results to a monthly dosing administration, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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Loteprednol Etabonate Gel Shows Efficacy, Safety for Ocular Inflammation After Cataract Surgery
January 26th 2020Following cataract surgery, a submicron formulation of loteprednol etabonate (LE) gel, 0.38% administered three times daily (TID), is safe and effective for treating ocular inflammation with minimal risk of intraocular pressure (IOP) elevation, according to study findings.
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Newly Approved Eye Drug Teprotumumab Shown to Reduce Swelling, Improve QoL
January 23rd 2020Teprotumumab, which was approved this week by the FDA, resulted in a greater frequency of proptosis reduction compared with placebo for patients with active thyroid eye disease, according to study results released Wednesday.
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Use of Optical Coherence Tomography Over MRI Can Increase Eyecare Efficacy
January 16th 2020A new study published in PLoS One is the first of its kind to systematically describe and quantify the difference between measured curvature and actual retinal contour of the eye using optical coherence tomography.
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Study Finds Cataract Surgery Simulator Training Decreased Operative Times for Resident Surgeons
January 13th 2020The operative times of third-year residents learning phacoemulsification may be significantly reduced by early and continuous implementation of mandatory virtual simulator surgical training before starting to perform intraocular surgery, according to a recent study.
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Intraocular Lenses Should Have Built-in Blue Light Protection, Study Argues
January 8th 2020Researchers outline numerous benefits of outfitting recipients of cataract surgery with blue-light filtering artificial intraocular lenses (BLF IOLs), as opposed to non-BLF lenses, in a Clinical Ophthalmology study published in December.
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