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Dr. Stanislao Rizzo discussed the impressive performances of ChatGPT and Google Gemini in assessing cases of retinal detachment and suggesting surgical plans, as part of the Surgical Training Expert Panel at the ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Aug 1 2024
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The ASRS 2024 Expert Panel on Sustainability explored the environmental impact of retinal procedures and travel to retina professional meetings. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 31 2024
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In children with Marfan syndrome, long-term data suggest that lens subluxation treatment with anterior chamber iris-claw IOL lens implantation provides good outcomes with low corneal endothelial cell count loss. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 31 2024
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An expert panel showcased the projected longevity and diverse applications of the ranibizumab port delivery system (PDS) at the ASRS 2024 Meeting, discussing new updates to the device and delivering results from the Pavilion, Pagoda, Archway, and Portal trials. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 30 2024
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In his talk “Quantitative Contrast Sensitivity Longitudinal Changes Correlate Better Than Visual Acuity With Geographic Atrophy Progression” at the ASRS Annual Meeting, Dr. John Miller describes a test to compare contrast sensitivity changes to measure the progression of geographic atrophy. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 30 2024
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Though causality remains unknown, a retrospective, single-center study reveals a possible relationship between semaglutide use and nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) development. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 29 2024
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COVID-19 vaccination may be protective against the virus’ effects on corneal nerve cells, offspring of women who are hypertensive during pregnancy may be at risk for childhood strabismus, and there are possible links between myopia and mood disorders/anxiety in adolescents. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 26 2024
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Machine learning and artificial intelligence models have the potential to help reduce the burden of screening for retinopathy of prematurity, if they can be shown to screen accurately and efficiently. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 26 2024
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Trends in types and numbers of retinal detachment repair procedures in the United States, as well as Medicare reimbursements, were discussed at a talk given at the ASRS 2024 Annual Meeting. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 25 2024
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Dr. Hendrik Scholl reported results of the FirstOrbit study, an investigation into the use of a fully automated patient-tailored microperimetry test to evaluate perilesional function in patients with Stargardt disease. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jul 24 2024
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