About: Saratoga Opthalmology

COVID-19 vaccination may be protective against the virus’ effects on corneal nerve cells, offspring of women who are hypertensive during pregnancy may be at risk for childhood strabismus, and there are possible links between myopia and mood disorders/anxiety in adolescents. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 26 2024
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Trends in types and numbers of retinal detachment repair procedures in the United States, as well as Medicare reimbursements, were discussed at a talk given at the ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 25 2024
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Dr. Hendrik Scholl reported results of the FirstOrbit study, an investigation into the use of a fully automated patient-tailored microperimetry test to evaluate perilesional function in patients with Stargardt disease. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 24 2024
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The Vivid Vision Perimetry (VVP) visual field test couples software with a virtual reality headset. This prospective case-control study tested the feasibility of the VVP test in a pediatric population. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 24 2024
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Two presentations at the ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting focused on the ways social determinants of health have an effect on retinal detachment and on overall eye care. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 23 2024
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A systematic literature review was conducted to provide a detailed picture of some of the medications for which there is published evidence of orbital inflammatory disease–related adverse events. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 22 2024
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Patients with a history of melatonin use could be nearly half as likely to develop AMD or show AMD progression as patients who did not take the supplement, a retrospective evaluation suggests. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 19 2024
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According to this national database study, lower income, Medicare insurance status, and rural residency are among factors that may be barriers to care for certain patients with ocular malignancies. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 16 2024
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For some patients with suspected small choroidal melanomas, it may be reasonable to monitor tumor growth for up to a year without having to worry about increased risk of metastatic death. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 12 2024
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Nonanterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) has been noted in patients taking semaglutide, low birth weight may not be linked with adult hypertensive retinopathy, and Case Western Reserve University receives a research grant to study an oral retinitis pigmentosa therapy. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 12 2024
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