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Majority of orbital lymphomas are of B-cell origin

This retrospective interventional case series characterized the clinical features of subtype-specific orbital lymphoma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 9 2019
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Once-daily netarsudil effectively lowers IOP in patients with glaucoma

This study evaluates the efficacy of netarsudil 0.02% ophthalmic solution in patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG) or ocular hypertension (OHT). Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 8 2019
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Week in review: DeepMind testdrive, tarsier goggles, needle point

This week, a London crowd watched a demo of DeepMind’s retinal scanner, Dartmouth anthropologists build “tarsier goggles” to mimic the tiny primate’s enormous eyes and a 6-year-old girl shows up with a needle-shaped lesion in one eye — but no history of trauma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 5 2019
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Amblyopia may affect a child’s self-perception

Researchers assessed whether amblyopia affects self-perception in young children and correlates with defects in vision and fine motor skills. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 5 2019
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Uveitic macular edema responds best to intravitreal regimens

This study compares the effectiveness of 3 regional corticosteroid injections for uveitic macular edema (ME): periocular triamcinolone acetonide (PTA), intravitreal triamcinolone acetonide (ITA) and the intravitreal dexamethasone implant (IDI). Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 4 2019
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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DMEK an effective alternative for managing graft failure after PK

This study assessed the outcomes and graft survival of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) after failed penetrating keratoplasty (PK). Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 3 2019
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Binocular iPad game does not benefit children with amblyopia

This multicenter randomized clinical trial investigated whether a binocular Dig Rush iPad game could improve vision in children with amblyopia. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 2 2019
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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FDA approves acyclovir ophthalmic ointment for herpetic keratitis

Acyclovir, a gold standard for treating herpes virus infections, is now available in an ophthalmic formulation. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 2 2019
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Diabetes alone does not impair recovery from uneventful cataract surgery

This study evaluates the outcomes of uneventful cataract surgery in diabetic patients without retinal complications. Source: AAO

Posted on: Apr 1 2019
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Week in review: Puppy love, ocular itch, eye glue

This week, a blind golden retriever gets his own seeing eye dog, Reproxalap eyedrops could help when antihistamines fail and GelCORE uses light-activated chemicals to seal corneal injuries. Source: AAO