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This study compares intraocular pressure (IOP) measured with and without use of a Barraquer wire eyelid speculum in newborns. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Apr 4 2022
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A cross-sectional cohort study in Turkey evaluated the effect of vitamin D deficiency on retinal structural parameters in children. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Apr 1 2022
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Ophthalmologists specializing in glaucoma were surveyed about their attitudes toward the use of medical marijuana (MMJ) to treat glaucoma. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Apr 1 2022
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This week in the news, rheumatoid arthritis in older adults increases the risk of glaucoma, the first suprachoroidal injectable for macular edema is on the market, and eye bank donations are up from 2020 levels. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Apr 1 2022
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This week in the news, the FDA rules that ophthalmic dispensers packaged with drugs are now devices, revised UK glaucoma guidelines recommend first-line SLT for ocular hypertension, and visual impairment and psychologic distress are linked in older adults. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Mar 25 2022
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Teprotumumab has proven efficacy in patients with thyroid eye disease (TED) and potential in treating compressive optic neuropathy, but adverse events have been noted. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Mar 22 2022
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A meta-analysis estimated the overall incidence of sympathetic ophthalmia (SO) and the rate of SO development after open globe injury. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Mar 21 2022
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Investigators studied myopia prevalence in young Taiwanese children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, after implementation of a school- and outdoors-based myopia prevention policy. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Mar 18 2022
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This week in the news, a tactile braille display is available for iOS devices, researchers are developing a portable device to detect corneal ulcers, and two-thirds of pediatric ophthalmologists report musculoskeletal disease. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Mar 18 2022
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A systematic literature review was conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of optimizing biologic therapy in patients with noninfectious uveitis in remission after treatment. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Mar 17 2022
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