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Peripapillary, Macular Retinoschisis Can Develop Without Visible Optic Pit, Advanced Glaucomatous Cupping
Observation is common in these cases, but foveal involvement with vision loss may be improved with surgery.
06/06/2023
Systemic Risks of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Still Unclear
A large-scale study found a link between the two, but experts say it’s difficult to determine whether it’s causal.
06/06/2023
0.01% Atropine Found to Have Treatment Effect Against Myopia
Results from a phase III trial could pave the way to an FDA approval.
06/06/2023
B+L Launches Infuse Multifocal Contact Lenses
The product aims to offer 16-hour moisture and clear vision transitions for patients with presbyopia, according to the company.
06/05/2023
Eyecare Smartphone Apps Still Can’t Compete with Conventional Exams
A review generally finds some clinical value but less diagnostic accuracy than in-person patient visits.
06/05/2023
Lipoprotein Imbalances Found in AMD Patients
Study shows the specific pattern of impaired lipid function may depend on the underlying stage or subtype of disease.
06/05/2023
Amblyopia, Strabismus Higher in Twin Children
Female sex, lower gestational age and lower birth weight were also significantly more common in this patient population.
06/05/2023
Florida Not-a-doctor Bill Vetoed by Governor DeSantis
Thanks to persistent advocacy from optometry, ODs will retain the legal right to call themselves doctors and physicians.
06/02/2023
New Jersey Introduces Laser Legislation to Assembly, Senate
The identical bills would allow the state’s ODs to perform capsulotomy, SLT, LPI and lesion removal. It would also expand vaccine and prescription authority.
06/02/2023
Predictors of Retinal Sensitivity Loss in Wet AMD Identified
The most significant bellwethers are likely associated with lesion enlargement, not new formation.
06/02/2023
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
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Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
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June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
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Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
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June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
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