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Flap Motility Sign in a Case of Dense Cataract

Dr. Khaled Hassan describes a case of peripheral extension of the flap (or flap motility sign). In this case of dense cataract, the flap motility was everted and fluttering, the extension was pre-equatorial, and the surgery was successful.

Teprotumumab Appears Effective for Chronic TED

Investigators assessed the use of teprotumumab for patients with chronic thyroid eye disease (TED) with a low clinical activity score (CAS).

Real-World Trends in Retinal Detachment Care

Dr. Avni P. Finn discusses outcomes from a recent survey on perioperative practice patterns among U.S. surgeons who perform retinal detachment repair.

10-2 vs. 24-2 Testing in Patients with POAG

This prospective study tested whether 10-2 testing was better at detecting abnormal visual fields than 24-2 testing in the central 10 degrees of patients with early glaucomatous visual field changes.
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Oct 18, 2021 Higher risk of persistent opioid use in patients with an initial perioperative prescription This large study looked at the risk and rate of persistent opioid use in patients after ophthalmic surgery. Ophthalmology, September 2021

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Childhood allergic conjunctivitis impacts quality of life for both children and parents JAMA Ophthalmology, October 2021

Tear trough filler study shows high patient satisfaction and low rate of serious complications Aesthetic Surgery Journal
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Pentosan Polysulfate Maculopathy: Prospective Observational Study

Real-World Trends in the Care of Retinal Detachment

Techniques for Efficient Capsulorrhexis

Flap Motility Sign in a Peripheral Capsular Tear

10 Basic Steps for a Vitrectomy in PDR with Vitreous Hemorrhage

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Overcoming Challenges in the Diagnosis and Management of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC)

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The 2021 Update on Oculoplastics: What Every Ophthalmologist Should Know About State-of-the-Art Oculoplastic Therapies

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Apr 22, 2020 Retinoscopy Simulator This interactive Retinoscopy Simulator is designed for students to learn and practice the principles of retinoscopy. Interactive Learning

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Oct 12, 2021 Core Ophthalmic Knowledge for Uveitis This course covers information on diagnosis and management of ophthalmic problems encountered in everyday practice in Core Ophthalmic Knowledge for Uveitis. Core ophthalmic knowledge is defined as necessary clinical knowledge expected of all ophthalmologists regardless of pr… Course

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Oct 21, 2021 Childhood allergic conjunctivitis impacts quality of life for both children and parents This prospective case-control study looked at the clinical characteristics of children’s allergic conjunctivitis and the results of the PedsQL questionnaire for the same patients. Editors' Choice

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