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Retinopathy progression linked to worsening kidney disease

Investigators prospectively examined the association between the progression of retinopathy and kidney disease. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 5 2019
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Dry eye on the rise for all demographic groups

This study evaluated the overall prevalence, annual prevalence and incidence of dry eye disease in a large, representative population in the United States. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 3 2019
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Restrictive diplopia after pterygium removal can be surgically corrected

In this retrospective case series, investigators report the characteristics of and surgical approach to patients with restrictive diplopia following pterygium excision. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 2 2019
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First NMOSD therapy gains FDA approval

Eculizumab (Soliris), a first-in-class complement inhibitor, is now approved for AQP4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) following an expedited 6-month priority review. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 2 2019
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FDA warning: Do not use repackaged bevacizumab from AmEx Pharmacy

Due to a lack of sterility assurance, the FDA has issued a warning not to use any sterile drug products—including bevacizumab (Avastin)—produced by Pacifico National Inc, doing business as AmEx Pharmacy in Melbourne, Florida. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 1 2019
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Water-free cyclosporine rapidly relieves dry eyes

Investigators evaluated a water-free cyclosporine formulation (CyclASol) for moderate to severe dry eye disease. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 1 2019
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Wavefront-guided PRK shows promise for postkeratoplasty astigmatism

Investigators report outcomes of wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy (WG-PRK) for high astigmatism after keratoplasty. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 28 2019
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Week in review: Orion prosthesis, Eyer imager, blindness-free Botswana

This week, Orion’s visual prosthesis gives the Argus II a run for its money, a Brazilian startup presents an affordable and portable ophthalmoscope and an international team eradicates Botswana’s backlog of 6,000 cataract blindness cases. Source: AAO