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Researchers investigated whether programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) inhibitors can treat metastatic conjunctival melanoma. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 28 2019
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This week, a Caribbean Reef Squid’s exotic pupil graces the pages of Ophthalmology, a blind astrophysicist uses sonification to study the stars and freeze-dried stem cells may be just the thing to cure corneal injuries. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 26 2019
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Investigators evaluated the 2-year efficacy and safety of cataract surgery with the Hydrus microstent (Ivantis) implantation. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 25 2019
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This paper reports the incidence, nature, outcomes and complications of severe ocular chemical injuries observed in an emergency room during a 7-month period. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 24 2019
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Investigators compared the reliability of 3 scales for assessing soft tissue inflammatory and congestive signs associated with thyroid eye disease. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 23 2019
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This study describes the prevalence and clinical features of a common but underrecognized disorder of adult vertical strabismus. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 22 2019
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In this phase 3 trial, researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of intravitreal conbercept, a new anti–VEGF drug for wet AMD. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 21 2019
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In this retrospective case series, investigators compared the accuracy of IOL calculation formulas in a cohort of previously vitrectomized eyes. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 18 2019
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This paper describes the investigation, response and successful containment of an adenovirus outbreak in a NICU associated with contaminated handheld ophthalmologic equipment used during retinopathy of prematurity screening. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 17 2019
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This week, ophthalmologists rank low on the list of burned out specialists, scientists unveil the world’s first self-curving cornea and Viagra strikes retinal photoreceptors (in Massachusetts, this time). Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 17 2019
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