Posts From October, 2021

Search underway for new Ophthalmology editor-in-chief

The American Academy of Ophthalmology is seeking an editor-in chief for Ophthalmology, the Academy’s flagship peer-reviewed journal. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 26 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Subbrow blepharoplasty for lateral hooding in White patients

This paper looks at subbrow blepharoplasty, a technique usually applied in Asian patients, to address lateral hooding in patients who are White. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 25 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Intraoperative vault measurements can guide decisions during myopic ICL implantation

This prospective study evaluated 574 eyes of 338 patients undergoing myopic implantable collamer lens (ICL) implantation using OCT. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 22 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Childhood allergic conjunctivitis impacts quality of life for both children and parents

This prospective case-control study looked at the clinical characteristics of children’s allergic conjunctivitis and the results of the PedsQL questionnaire for the same patients. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 21 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Higher risk of persistent opioid use in patients with an initial perioperative prescription

This large study looked at the risk and rate of persistent opioid use in patients after ophthalmic surgery. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 18 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Tear trough filler study shows high patient satisfaction and low rate of serious complications

A systematic review of articles containing more than 5 patients who were injected with tear trough filler looked at common fillers used, patient satisfaction rate, and complication rate. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 15 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Wrong site intravitreous injections are rare and linked to a variety of human errors

This retrospective case series study of a convenience sample identified wrong site intravitreous injections and how these errors occurred. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 13 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Botulinum toxin offers a safe alternative to surgery for managing epiphora

Data from retrospective studies on the use of botulinum toxin injections to address epiphora were evaluated for success rates and safety. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 11 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Topical tacrolimus shows promise against persistent subepithelial infiltrates

This case series assessed the efficacy and safety of topical tacrolimus for subepithelial infiltrates (SEIs) due to adenoviral keratoconjunctivitis (AKC) persisting at least 2 years after treatment. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 8 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Ocular adverse events reported following COVID-19 vaccinations

The authors describe ocular adverse events that occur soon after patients received an inactivated COVID-19 vaccination. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 6 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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