About: Saratoga Opthalmology

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Home OCT device for daily self-monitoring of wet AMD shows promise

The Notal Vision Home OCT system was evaluated for patient success in daily detection of fluid and collection of data, to improve treatment decisions for neovascular AMD. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 26 2022
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Both age and keratometry affect outcomes after pediatric cataract surgery

A prospective longitudinal study of biometry data assessed changes in refraction and axial length in children following cataract surgery to determine risk factors for greater myopic shifts. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 25 2022
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Week in review: Ophthalmologists' social media use, 3D retinal imaging, early treatment of corneal abrasions

This week in the news, ophthalmologists are surveyed about social media use, a device for taking 3D retinal images attaches to slit lamps, and early treatment of corneal abrasions is cost effective. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 22 2022
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Improving accuracy of IOL power calculations by considering axial length

Corneal parametric features and axial length were examined for correlation with high myopia to explore mechanical properties and biological parameters for predisposition to other conditions. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 22 2022
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Widely used tonometers underestimate IOP after myopic PRK

Measurements of IOP made with commonly used tonometers before and after myopic photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) were analyzed to compare the accuracy of these tools. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 18 2022
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Biomarkers can help distinguish orbital cellulitis from ordinary inflammation

This study was a retrospective analysis of clinical findings and biomarkers used to distinguish between orbital cellulitis and idiopathic/nonspecific orbital inflammation. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 15 2022
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Week in review: Cytomegalovirus ocular disease in children, blindness prevalence in poorer US counties, retinal drusen and IBD

This week in the news, CMV viremia in children does not necessarily lead to CMV ocular disease, higher rates of blindness are found in poorer US counties, and many patients with irritable bowel disease have retinal drusen. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 15 2022
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Week in review: Fewer falls after cataract surgery, ocular hypertension risk, telehealth visits and eye exam rates

This week in the news, cataract surgery decreases the risk of falls in older people, metabolic syndrome can lead to ocular hypertension, and telehealth visits lead to more in-person eye exams for patients with diabetes. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 8 2022
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Verification of biometry measurements is crucial in patients with existing ICLs

Investigators evaluated the effects of implantable collamer lens implantation on IOL power calculation prior to cataract surgery and the effectiveness of simultaneous use of AS-OCT. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jul 1 2022
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Nonlethal crowd control measures can cause serious ocular injuries

Crowd control measures used to disperse protesters cause a unique set of serious ocular injuries, and in some cases even lead to blindness. Source: AAO