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Adjunctive satralizumab reduces relapse in some patients with NMOSD

In this phase 3 trial, investigators evaluated the efficacy and safety of satralizumab as adjunct therapy for patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 18 2019
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Early postoperative botulinum toxin limits hypertrophic scarring after epicanthoplasty

This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of botulinum toxin type A on postoperative hypertrophic scarring of the medial canthal area. Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 17 2019
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First thyroid eye disease drug inches closer to approval

An FDA advisory committee unanimously backed teprotumumab as the first nonsurgical treatment for thyroid eye disease, according to a press release by Horizon Therapeutics. Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 16 2019
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Does adding goniosynechialysis to phacoemulsification provide further IOP-lowering benefits?

The authors of this randomized trial examined the benefits of phacoemulsification alone or in combination with goniosynechialysis in patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 16 2019
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Week in review: Female upswing, RP pretender, recycled contacts

This week, female medical students outnumber the men for the first time, a fascinating retinitis pigmentosa masquerade and contact lens waste is repurposed into training material for guide dogs. Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 13 2019
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Large population study examines rate of optic neuritis conversion to MS

This population-based study evaluated the incidence of optic neuritis and risk of conversion to multiple sclerosis (MS) among people from South Korea. Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 12 2019
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Postoperative latanoprost does not affect macular thickness

This prospective study evaluated whether postoperative latanoprost affects central macular thickness (CMT) after uneventful cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 11 2019
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Subbrow blepharoplasty technique offers good cosmetic outcomes in Asian women

In this study, the authors describe the effectiveness of a technique to revive the natural eyelid and alleviate periorbital wrinkles in Asian women. Source: AAO

Posted on: Dec 10 2019
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Phacovitrectomy with gas tamponade increases risk of myopic refractive errors

This retrospective study examined factors impacting refractive outcomes after combined phacoemulsification and pars plana vitrectomy (phacovitrectomy). Source: AAO