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No Refractive Error Impact Found 10 to 20 Years after Short-term Atropine Use
These findings raise questions about the duration of treatment required to provide a sustained outcome, when therapy can be stopped and—big picture—the value of this intervention in myopia management.
12/01/2023
Abnormal BP Dip from Seated to Supine Position Tied to GON Severity in POAG
This assessment could act as a simple clinic-based test of systemic vascular dysregulation.
12/01/2023
OCT Potentially Valuable Tool in Distinguishing Keratitis
This instrument found a 30% corneal tissue gain to be a predictive indicator of infection type, suggesting a possible role in differentiating various causative pathogens.
12/01/2023
Syphilitic Uveitis on the Rise, Study Says
Though rates are low epidemiologically at 1.5 cases per one million people, the condition disproportionately affects men, African American individuals and those in the lowest income category.
11/30/2023
Microvascular Changes Differ in Men vs. Women with Diabetes
A new study found that male patients had more severe microvascular disease, especially in the deep capillary plexus.
11/30/2023
RNFL Worsening in Glaucoma Patients Who Miss Target Pressures Shows Dose Response
Each 1mm Hg increase above the optimal had a significant impact on escalating the rate of thinning in suspects, as well as in those with mild and moderate disease.
11/30/2023
Study Investigates Retinal Morphology Following Premature Birth
In adulthood, such patients tend to show changes to central macular thickness and RNFL integrity.
11/29/2023
‘Soft’ Steroids Just as Good as Big Guns for Post-Cataract Inflammation Control
For the average patient, study says both groups produce a comparable effect on postoperative IOP as well as VA.
11/29/2023
Lacrimal Gland Cancers Need More Attention
Early detection is critical for these malignancies.
11/29/2023
Sleep Disorders and Functional Visual Status Found Related
Despite the correlation, causality remains unclear. Which factor is the catalyst for the other, or is the relationship bidirectional?
11/28/2023
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