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Study hints that the ocular surface epithelium is vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2

The authors assessed whether the human ocular surface epithelium could serve as an entry portal for SARS-CoV-2. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 13 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Anterior chamber tube placement of the Ahmed valve linked to endothelial cell loss

Researchers compared corneal endothelium damage after Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation with anterior chamber or ciliary sulcus placement. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 9 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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State legislation may help combat the prescription opioid epidemic

This cross-sectional study assessed changes in opioid prescribing patterns for oculoplastic and orbital procedures after enactment of the Michigan Opioid Laws in 2017 and 2018. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 2 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Intense pulsed light appears effective for dry eye

This multicenter controlled trial assessed the efficacy of intense pulsed light for treatment of dry eye. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 31 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Does exudative neovascular AMD affect rate of geographic atrophy enlargement?

This study assessed whether the rate of geographic atrophy enlargement is influenced by subsequent exudative neovascular AMD. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 29 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Long-term symptoms in COVID-19 patients

Investigators evaluated the long-term sequelae in outpatients following COVID-19 infection. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 24 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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OCTA reveals enlarged foveal avascular zone in preclinical Alzheimer disease

Investigators longitudinally examined long-term alterations in the foveal avascular zone in patients with preclinical Alzheimer disease. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 23 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Study characterizes metastatic giant cell tumor of orbital soft tissue

A new case report describes a metastatic giant cell tumor of orbital soft tissue that is associated with PALB2 variant. Source: AAO

Posted on: Mar 22 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Week in review: Crying cells, autism scan, mental health

This week, researchers grow tear-gland organoids in a dish, new retinal scan technology detects early childhood autism and a study reveals the toll of dry eye on patients’ overall well-being. Source: AAO