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Most orbital roof fractures can be managed conservatively

Researchers characterized orbital roof fractures in adults who presented at a single level 1 tertiary care center between 2015 and 2018. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 2 2021
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Overuse of preoperative testing tied to delayed cataract surgery, patient falls

Researchers assessed whether the use of routine preoperative testing leads to delayed surgery and falls in Medicare beneficiaries awaiting cataract surgery. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 1 2021
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Week in review: Glaucoma genes, myopia woes, hairy eyeball

This week, scientists discover new glaucoma-related genetic variants, the pandemic adds to the prevalence of myopia and Tennessee locals spot a deer with a rare case of corneal dermoids. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 26 2021
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Vision loss could be the presenting sign or symptom of COVID-19

These studies examined cases of vision loss as the presenting sign or symptom of COVID-19. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 26 2021
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Does COVID-19 lead to vision loss?

These studies examined cases of vision loss after a diagnosis of COVID-19. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 26 2021
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IRIS Registry study evaluates return to OR after vitrectomy for vitreous opacities

This IRIS Registry study investigated the rate of return to the operating room after vitrectomy for vitreous opacities. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 25 2021
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Study finds an increased risk of ophthalmologic diagnoses in children with autism spectrum disorder

In this population-based analysis, investigators evaluated ophthalmologic disorders associated with autism spectrum disorder. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 24 2021
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Strategies for improving outcomes in strabismus surgery related to TED

The authors investigated whether initial postoperative angle of deviation impacts surgical outcomes in patients with thyroid eye disease (TED). Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 23 2021
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Week in review: COVID damage, antibody drops, GA therapy

This week, MRI evaluations reveal globe abnormalities in patients with COVID-19, a new antibody-based drop for dry eye wins $10 million in grant support and a gene therapy for geographic atrophy shines in clinical trials. Source: AAO