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Ultrasound can be used to identify eyes with dysthyroid optic neuropathy

This study evaluated the optic nerve sheath diameter in eyes with dysthyroid optic neuropathy. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 23 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Can hydrogen peroxide vapor effectively decontaminate N95 respirators?

Researchers from Duke University assessed whether N95 respirators could be decontaminated using hydrogen peroxide vapor. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 22 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Week in review: Drug shortage, vitamin A, text help

This week, several ophthalmic drugs appear on the FDA’s shortage list, a vitamin A analog shows promise for early diabetic retinopathy and an SMS texting system could streamline patient encounters during the pandemic. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 19 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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New NMOSD drug approved by the FDA

Inebilizumab (Uplizna) has been cleared for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). The monotherapy drug is now the first and only B cell-depleting antibody approved for the disease. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 18 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Retinal vasculitis, inflammation linked to brolucizumab injections

This retrospective study evaluated the features and outcomes of eyes with retinal vasculitis and inflammation after brolucizumab treatment for neovascular AMD. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 18 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Conjunctivitis could be the only presenting sign and symptom of COVID-19

This case study details 5 patients with nonremitting conjunctivitis that was the sole presenting sign and symptom of COVID-19. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 17 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Smartphone-based immunoassay holds promise for at-home DR screening

This study evaluated a smartphone-based, gold nanoparticle-based immunoassay paper sensor for identifying a biomarker for diabetic retinopathy (DR). Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 16 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Baseline IOP correlates with success rate for selective laser trabeculoplasty

This large retrospective study evaluated the outcomes of selective laser trabeculoplasty. Source: AAO

Posted on: Jun 15 2020
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Week in review: Dry eye sign, color construct, science scandal

This week, the FDA approves a new objective sign for dry eye, researchers find that humans are oblivious to peripheral color changes and 2 major medical journals retract COVID-19 research. Source: AAO