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Does dry eye disease affect sleep quality?

This study attempts to clarify the association between dry eye and sleep quality using a large population-based cohort. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 22 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Study highlights importance of using both structural and functional tests to monitor glaucoma

This retrospective cohort study measured structural and functional changes among glaucoma and glaucoma suspects. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 16 2021
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Micropulse cyclophotocoagulation may lead to complications in glaucoma patients

Investigators assessed the efficacy and complications of micropulse cyclophotocoagulation (MPCP) for glaucoma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 13 2021
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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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