Posts From March, 2020

Early surgery for intermittent exotropia tracks with better outcomes

This study assessed whether age at time of surgery for intermittent exotropia correlates with outcomes at 3 years. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 31 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Small study suggests a low risk of COVID-19 transmission from tears

The authors conducted a small prospective study to observe whether or not COVID-19 had detectable virus in their tears. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 30 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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List of urgent and emergent ophthalmic procedures

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy has collated a master list of procedures that are generally performed in operating rooms at hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers as “urgent” or “emergent” procedures. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 27 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Histology reveals changes in keratocytes after corneal crosslinking

This basic science study describes the histologic findings in corneas with a history of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) for keratoconus. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 26 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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AMD linked to a higher risk of neurodegenerative disease

In this study, the authors determined the association between AMD and 2 common neurodegenerative diseases: Alzheimer disease and Parkinson disease. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 25 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Automated leakage analysis for monitoring posterior uveitis

This review discusses the use of automated analysis of retinal vascular leakage to monitor patients with posterior uveitis. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 24 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Large study bolsters evidence supporting prophylactic moxifloxacin

This is one of the largest studies to investigate the use of prophylactic intracameral moxifloxacin for preventing postoperative endophthalmitis. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 23 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Week in review: Expect delays, giving vision, toothy hints

This week, companies adjust clinical trials amidst the coronavirus outbreak, GiveVision develops new AR-like glasses and scientists discover an unlikely link between tooth-enamel protein and dry AMD. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 20 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Müller muscle-conjunctival resection surgery may increase dry eye

This study assessed the effect of combined blepharoplasty and Müller muscle-conjunctival resection (MMCR) surgery on dry eye syndrome. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 19 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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New recommendations for urgent and nonurgent patient care

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Academy has issued a statement strongly recommending that all ophthalmologists cease providing any treatment other than urgent or emergent care immediately. Source: AAO