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David Aizuss elected to AMA board of trustees

The American Medical Association (AMA) has elected David H. Aizuss, MD, to its board of trustees. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 8 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Safety review committee releases report on inflammation events due to brolucizumab

The incidence of retinal vasculitis and retinal vascular occlusion after brolucizumab injections are higher than originally reported, according to a post-hoc review of the phase 3 HAWK and HARRIER trials. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 8 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Diclofenac might be unnecessary for post-SLT management

This prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial compared the effect of apraclonidine and diclofenac on IOP changes after selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 8 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Employment Opportunity-Executive Director (Medical Services Manager)

Saratoga Ophthalmology in Malta, NY, seeks an Executive Director (Medical Services Manager) to plan, direct, and coordinate medical services in ophthalmologist offices. Develop, implement and monitor business operations plans to improve efficiency and quality in delivering healthcare services; Develop departmental goals and objectives and implement a budget to achieve organizational objectives; Recruit, train, and supervise […]

Posted on: Jun 3 2020
By: Saratoga Ophthalmology

Week in review: Bionic ball, clever computers, depressed docs

This week, researchers develop the most impressive bionic eye to date, DeepMind outperforms human experts in diagnosing AMD and a study reveals high levels of depression among Indian ophthalmologists during the pandemic. Source: AAO

Posted on: May 29 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Keratoconjunctivitis could present as initial COVID-19 symptom

This is the first case report of COVID-19 with keratoconjunctivitis as the main presenting symptom. Source: AAO

Posted on: May 29 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Intraoperative angle kappa adjustments during SMILE may limit higher order aberrations

Investigators compared higher-order aberrations after small incision lenticule extraction in patients with and without intraoperative angle kappa adjustments. Source: AAO

Posted on: May 28 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Editorial highlights first case of conjunctivitis as initial presentation for COVID-19

This editorial addressed the necessary protection for healthcare workers against COVID-19, and discussed the possibility of conjunctivitis being a presenting sign of the disease. Source: AAO

Posted on: May 27 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Cyclosporine A cationic emulsion safe for pediatric vernal keratoconjunctivitis

This follow-up study further assessed the safety of cyclosporine A cationic emulsion in patients with pediatric vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Source: AAO

Posted on: May 26 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Week in review: Occupational hazard, Stargardt disease, feathering lens

This week, ophthalmology makes it onto a list of specialties at high risk for contracting COVID-19, emixustat impresses in phase 2 trials for Stargardt disease and a case study details a near-perfect example of crystalline lens feathering. Source: AAO