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Corneal ectasia often missed in Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Investigators of this prospective analysis examined topographic changes in patients with chronic Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS). Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 17 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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SMILE vs. LASIK: Which offers better early visual recovery?

In this prospective study, researchers compared the early visual recovery of patients undergoing small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK). Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 16 2018
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FDA clears sustained-release implant for noninfectious uveitis

EyePoint Pharmaceuticals has received FDA approval for Yutiq, an intravitreal fluocinolone acetonide insert for patients with chronic non-infectious posterior uveitis. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 16 2018
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Grading the severity of complications from glaucoma surgical trials

In this study, researchers assessed the reporting of complications in glaucoma surgical trials and developed a classification system for complication severity. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 15 2018
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Week in review: Puppy eyes, laser burn, SMILE!

This week, a dog DNA startup digs through data from 6,000 pups to find the origin of blue eyes, laser pointer maculopathy strikes again and the FDA approves SMILE for use in myopic patients with astigmatism. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 12 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Many wet AMD patients lost to follow up after anti-VEGF injections

This retrospective study determines the number of patients with neovascular AMD who are lost to follow-up after receiving intravitreal anti–VEGF injections. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 12 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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IRIS Registry analysis reveals strabismus surgery reoperation rates

Using the IRIS Registry, investigators describes the rates of strabismus, strabismus surgery and strabismus reoperations among all age groups in the United States. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 11 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Cornea shape assessment may help avoid refractive surprise after triple DMEK

In this retrospective cohort study, researchers assessed how corneal shape predicts hyperopia after triple Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK). Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 10 2018
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Serum C3 levels may serve as a biomarker for primary open-angle glaucoma

This study assessed the association between serum levels of complement component 3 (C3) and primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) severity. Source: AAO

Posted on: Oct 9 2018
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Links between visual acuity and morphologic features persist after 5 years

This study evaluates the associations between morphologic features and 5-year visual acuity in the Comparison of Age-related Macular Degeneration Treatments Trials (CATT). Source: AAO