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Vision Problems in Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Uncovered With Comprehensive Workup

Optical assessments and machine-learning approaches allow for accurate diagnosis

Nov 27, 2024
Photo of a man having an eye test with non contact tonometer.
AREDS Supplements May Slow Geographic Atrophy Progression Toward the Fovea

Post hoc analysis sparks discussion on their role in GA treatment and clinical trials

Nov 25, 2024
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Increases in Myopia Progression in Kids Tied to the COVID Pandemic

Closure of schools and cancelling of activities likely played a role

Nov 25, 2024
A young girl getting an eye exam during COVID.
Ex-Eye Bank Workers Say Pressure, Lax Oversight Led to Errors

Tissue donation guided by different rules than organ donation, with less transparency, some say

Nov 24, 2024
 A photo of a donor eye.
Ophthalmologists Warn Against Surgery to Change Eye Color

Risks include vision-threatening infections, inflammatory issues, pigment migration

Nov 22, 2024
A photo of a woman with one blue and one green eye.
Extended Dosing Intervals Possible With Aflibercept in Diabetic Macular Edema

In the third year, 88% of patients could go 12 weeks or longer with 8-mg dose

Nov 18, 2024
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AMA Delegates Want Better Protection From Ionizing Radiation Exposure

Delegates express concerns that PPE doesn't always cover women, who are more at risk of exposure

Nov 12, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
New Framework for Deciding When to Operate on Patients With Epiretinal Membranes

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, leads a discussion about the presentation given by Yasha S. Modi, MD, at AAO

Nov 11, 2024
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AMA Delegates Dive Into Water Bead Injuries; Patients' 'Scanxiety' Over Test Results

Members also debate alternative ways states can safely license foreign med-school graduates

Nov 10, 2024
AMA over a photo of Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, FL.
Slow Start for AI-Assisted Screening for Diabetic Retinopathy Despite Promise

Ophthalmologists hope expanded use will lead to more evaluations in primary clinics

Nov 08, 2024
A photo of diabetic retinopathy.
FDA Grants Market Authorization to Light-Therapy System for Dry AMD

Valeda photobiomodulation system slowed disease progression and improved vision

Nov 06, 2024
FDA MARKETING Light delivery system (Valeda) over photos of the product.
Novel Gene Therapy for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Peter K. Kaiser, MD, leads a discussion from the AAO meeting

Nov 04, 2024
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Ophthalmologist Identified as Atlanta Shooting Suspect

Retired physician Jay Berger, MD, reportedly suffered a mental health crisis

Oct 30, 2024
A photo of the Four Seasons in Midtown Atlanta.
Approval of Bevacizumab Biosimilar for Ophthalmic Use Could Upend Low-Cost Anti-VEGF

Provision in drug act would prohibit repackaging Avastin, add millions to anti-VEGF therapy cost

Oct 24, 2024
AAO over a photo of McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.
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