About: Saratoga Opthalmology

Belzutifan (Welireg) was used in one young patient to partially reduce hemangioblastoma size and vascularity. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 27 2022
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Investigators compared the outcomes of immediate treatment of low-risk small choroidal melanocytic tumors versus treatment after further tumor growth was observed and found no higher risk of metastasis in the observation-first cases. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 26 2022
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Using data from the IRIS Registry, investigators identified the incidence of repeat keratoplasty after endothelial keratoplasty (EK) and the associated risk factors. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 25 2022
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Eye bank technicians measured endothelial cell density to evaluate possible anomalies in measurements. Heat maps revealed a discontinuity at and above 2500 cells/mm2. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 25 2022
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An experimental gene therapy shows promise in Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Genentech issues a voluntary recall for Susvimo, and heavy smoking leads to increased RNFL thinning. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 21 2022
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In a cohort study, children with idiopathic chronic anterior uveitis (iCAU) diagnosed at a younger age were more likely to have long-term ocular complications than those diagnosed at an older age. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 20 2022
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A retrospective chart review examined whether direct immunofluorescence testing of buccal mucosa biopsies can detect ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 19 2022
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Investigators evaluated the prevalence and clinical presentation of ophthalmologic abnormalities in children with brain tumors. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 18 2022
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This study assessed the effects in the cornea and trigeminal ganglion of the pathophysiology from induced aqueous deficiency dry eye, and the therapeutic effect of pregabalin on pain. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 17 2022
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This week in the news, retinal photographs may help predict Alzheimer’s disease, cataract surgery might not require anesthesia, and ophthalmology residents don’t always feel comfortable taking parental leave. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Oct 14 2022
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