Retina

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

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

OCT Characterizes Distorted Vision in Resolved CSCR

GGC and foveal outer nuclear layer thinning indicated the presence of metamorphopsia.
06/02/2023

AI Looks to Shake Up Diagnosis and Staging of DR

With the help of OCT angiography, an algorithm was able to demonstrate new prognostic values from measures of capillary nonperfusion.
05/30/2023

0.005%, 0.01% Atropine Safely Reduce Myopia Progression in Children

Study shows these low doses were well-tolerated, while no effect was found with 0.0025%.
05/30/2023

Less Frequent DR Screenings May Suffice for Patients Aged 80 to 90

A recent study found disease progression and the need for treatment to be quite uncommon in this population.
05/24/2023

Study Identifies Predictors of Long-Term VA in Optic Neuritis

Baseline acuity played a significant role in eventual visual outcomes of patients with idiopathic or MS-associated disease.
05/23/2023

cRORA Area on SD-OCT Shows Potential Utility as GA Parameter

The measurement was comparable to that shown on FAF in this study. Dispersion pattern and baseline lesion size may also predict enlargement rate.
05/17/2023

Study Identifies Factors Linked to Visual Impairment in Myopic Glaucoma

Decreased acuity was associated with papillomacular bundle damage and lower deep peripapillary vessel density.
05/16/2023

Upcoming Events

June 13, 2023

All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST

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June 21, 2023

Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST

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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
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST

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