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Limited study suggests homemade masks can protect general population against viral infections

This small-scale 2008 study assessed the level of protection offered by N95, surgical and homemade facemasks in the general population. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 8 2020
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High ratio of nonperfusion in severe diabetic retinopathy

Researchers assessed the diagnostic usefulness of retinal nonperfusion to classify diabetic retinopathy severity on OCT angiography. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 7 2020
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Cloth masks appear inferior to medical masks for health care staff

In this randomized control trial from 2015, investigators examined the efficacy of cloth masks versus surgical masks. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 6 2020
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Study uncovers epidemiological pediatric optic neuritis data in South Korea

This study assessed the prevalence and incidence of demyelinating optic neuritis and risk of multiple sclerosis in South Korea. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 3 2020
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Single-cell analysis reveals potential new target for uveal melanoma

This study assessed the tumor microenvironment of uveal melanoma using single cell analysis. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 2 2020
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Study unveils shift in HZO burden towards middle-aged individuals

Investigators analyzed changes in the incidence rate of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) from 1994 through 2018. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 1 2020
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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
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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
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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
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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