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Novel implant for macular telangiectasia gains fast-track designation

The FDA has fast-tracked Neurotech’s implant for stalling central vision loss in people with type 2 macular telangiectasia. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 15 2019
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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The role of OCTA in detecting retinal ischemia for patients with resolved DME

Researcher compared foveal vascular anatomy in patients with and without disorganization of retinal inner layers using OCT angiography. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 14 2019
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New model for studying spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome

In this study, the authors document the development of optic disc edema in participants who were placed on strict head-down tilt bed rest in a mild hypercapnic environment. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 13 2019
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Most falls among glaucoma patients occur close to home

This paper evaluated the locations, circumstances and outcomes of glaucoma patients’ falls. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 12 2019
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High-dose gene therapy for choroideremia may improve vision

This phase 2 study reports the use of a high-dose gene therapy for choroideremia. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 11 2019
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Week in review: Myopia microdose, virtual surgery, happy okapi

This week, a micro-therapeutic formulation of atropine enters phase 3 trials, Genentech uses virtual reality to train retinal surgeons and an endangered okapi calf undergoes surgery to remove a corneal lesion. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 8 2019
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Ocular prophylaxis for gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum recommended for all newborns

This recommendation statement by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms the need for ocular prophylaxis of newborns with 0.5% erythromycin ophthalmic ointment. Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 8 2019
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Nanothin DSAEK, DMEK yield comparable visual outcomes

Researchers compared the visual outcomes and complications relating to 2 techniques: nanothin Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (NT-DSAEK) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 7 2019
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Does migraine with visual aura indicate risk of atrial fibrillation?

In this paper, researchers assessed the association between migraines with visual aura and atrial fibrillation (AF). Source: AAO

Posted on: Feb 6 2019
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Study supports LASIK treatment based on clinically measured manifest refractive astigmatism

Investigators compared refractive outcomes of topography-guided LASIK treatment based on anterior corneal astigmatism (ACA) versus manifest refractive astigmatism. Source: AAO