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The American Society of Retina Specialists has identified more than a dozen cases of pegcetacoplan-related retinal vasculitis since the drug’s approval for geographic atrophy in early 2023. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 14 2024
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Panelists from 4 different areas of ophthalmology provide their perspectives on “Transforming Glaucoma Care” at the 2024 Glaucoma 360 New Horizons Conference in San Francisco. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 14 2024
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A panel of international pediatric ophthalmologists and cornea specialists has developed a consensus definition of and diagnostic criteria for pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 13 2024
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The All_Aboard app enables blind and visually impaired people to accurately and safely locate bus stops, drive-through IOP measurements are higher than in-clinic measurements, and dry eye symptoms lead to worse sleep quality. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 9 2024
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In patients with diabetic retinopathy, widefield OCT-A showed a relatively good ability to detect retinal neovascularization when compared to fluorescein angiography (FA), the gold standard. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 8 2024
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Using IOL formulas that are tailored to eyes with keratoconus optimizes predictive accuracy in these eyes, especially when the formulas incorporate total keratometry measures. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 7 2024
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With the development of standardized protocols and consideration of bioethical concerns, artificial intelligence appears poised to have significant positive impacts in ophthalmology. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 6 2024
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According to this study, different parts of the optic nerve naturally show different changes in signal intensity on MRI, suggesting that some degree of variability is normal and not necessarily indicative of disease. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 5 2024
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Reports of eye pain, irritation, and infection related to fake Lumify eye drops prompt an FDA warning to avoid the purchase or use of South Moon, Rebright, or FivFivGo eye drop products. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 2 2024
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In the United States, pediatric vision screening rates vary according to socioeconomic condition, features of keratoconus differ between Black and non-Black patients, and ocular steroid injections could increase the risk of new-onset glaucoma. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Feb 2 2024
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