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Females with IFIS at higher risk for intraoperative complications

This study compared the incidence of intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome (IFIS) in male and female patients undergoing cataract surgery. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 27 2019
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AbbVie to purchase Allergan in strategic $63 billion deal

AbbVie has agreed to acquire Allergan for $63 billion, unlocking key opportunities for growth on both sides of the deal. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 26 2019
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Are patients with IIH at lower risk of developing low-pressure syndrome after lumbar puncture?

Investigators explored the incidence of and risk factors for developing persistent low-pressure syndrome after lumbar puncture (LP) in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 26 2019
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Pembrolizumab shows limited efficacy for metastatic uveal melanoma

This prospective study investigated the efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab as a first-line therapy for metastatic uveal melanoma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 25 2019
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Conservative rehabilitating strategy offers good outcomes in congenital anophthalmia

Investigators of this multicenter study evaluated long-term outcomes of a progressively enlarging prosthesis with dermis fat grafting for congenital anophthalmia. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 24 2019
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Week in review: Mouse debut, disabled docs, innate confusion

This week, a geneticist unveils the world’s first keratoconus mouse, an ophthalmology researcher with vision loss advocates for an inclusive workforce and new findings challenge the benefits of complement inhibitors in retinal degeneration. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 21 2019
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Vitamin D enhances artificial tear efficacy in patients with dry eye disease

Researchers examined the effectiveness of topical carbomer-based lipid-containing artificial tears (CLAT) and hyaluronate (HU) in patients with dry eye disease. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 21 2019
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SMILE surgery plus cyclotorsion error compensation improves visual and refractive outcomes in astigmatic eyes

This study evaluated the outcomes of small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery in astigmatic eyes, with or without correction for cyclotorsion. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 20 2019
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Alert: RXQ Compounding issues nationwide recall of sterile products

RXQ Compounding, LLC is voluntarily recalling sterile human and animal products within expiry, including repackaged bevacizumab (Avastin). Source: AAO