Ophthalmology
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Latest in Ophthalmology
Significant improvement beyond 100 weeks after single injection of mutation-agnostic MCO-010
Office procedure reduced visual field loss by 29% over 6 years versus eye drops
Three cycles could become the new standard for retinoblastoma, researchers say
Drug targeting junctional zone reduces GA growth by 48% in 3 months, oral agent moderately active
Three cycles could become the new standard for retinoblastoma, researchers say
Drug targeting junctional zone reduces GA growth by 48% in 3 months, oral agent moderately active
Ophthalmology Case Studies
Tropical parasitic disease is often asymptomatic, but beware of unexplained ocular symptoms
Case highlights risk-benefit considerations with concurrent bilateral intravitreal injections
Authors discuss how best to diagnose and manage him, given the absence of any symptoms
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Study suggests potential to eliminate a third of in-office visits without harming care
Study adds leg and ankle fractures, intracranial hemorrhage to evidence on falls, hip fracture
History of injections tied to multiple postop complications, but data open to questioning
Black adults roughly twice as likely as white adults to be affected
After faricimab injections, two eyes had retinal vasculitis, one with significant vision loss
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Authorities have not said how many people lost their eyes
Experts also call for more time outdoors for kids to help prevent myopia from developing
Agency sounds alarm that products still may contain amniotic fluid
"Mind-boggling" effects in small group with Leber congenital amaurosis 1, expert says
Relationship was mediated by comorbid dyslipidemia
Contrast sensitivity impairment showed the strongest relationship
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"We don't know how they're making these solutions," ophthalmologist says
