About: Saratoga Opthalmology

In a small cohort of patients who developed posterior scleritis after a COVID-19 event, the appearance of an elevated mass prompted concerns for uveal melanoma. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 25 2023
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Children with uveitis benefit from educational videos, several cases of occlusive retinal vasculitis following Syfovre injection have been reported, and researchers have identified a potential new biomarker for diabetic keratopathy. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 21 2023
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For patients with persistent epithelial defects, cryopreserved sutureless amniotic membrane (C-SAM) and dehydrated SAM (D-SAM) appear to be equally effective treatment options. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 20 2023
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Quantifiable amounts of tumor-derived DNA found in the aqueous humor of eyes with uveal melanoma suggest that this liquid medium may provide a viable biopsy option. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 18 2023
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Austrian investigators sought to ascertain the amount and type of waste generated by disposable materials used during cataract surgery. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 17 2023
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Extra prenatal screenings may not be needed for pregnant women without diabetic retinopathy, visual impairment leaves older adults at risk of dementia, sudden visual loss is seen following anti-VEGF injections for neovascular AMD, and the optic nerve is a potential diagnostic marker for multiple sclerosis. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 14 2023
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ChatGPT-4 may produce appropriate responses to retinal surgery questions, but its lack of readability suggests it is not yet ready for clinical use. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 12 2023
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Some retinal hemangioblastomas (RHs) associated with von Hippel-Lindau disease have features that are atypical of the usual type of RHs seen in this patient population. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 10 2023
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An analysis of IRIS Registry data reveals that lattice degeneration is a major factor linked with an increased risk of retinal detachment or retinal tear after cataract surgery. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 7 2023
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High tau levels are found in the vitreous of patients with dementia, a new research center for ophthalmic AI opens in New York, and the FDA declines to approve high-dose aflibercept for diabetic macular edema. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 7 2023
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