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Distinguishing Papilledema from Pseudopapilledema

Many imaging modalities are used to differentiate papilledema from pseudopapilledema in children, but to date there have been few data published focusing on the effectiveness of oral fluorescein angiography for this purpose.

Diagnose This: Epithelial Defect After Keratectomy

A patient with a refractive error of -2.00 +1.00 x 75 with best-corrected vision of 20/15 and a peripheral corneal scar underwent photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) for myopia correction. Two weeks after PRK, the patient presents with an asymptomatic epithelial defect.

Reverse 4-Throw Pupilloplasty Technique

In this video, Rhea Narang and Dr. Priya Narang demonstrate a reverse 4-throw pupilloplasty surgical technique.

Aqueous-Humor Screening for Vitreoretinal Lymphoma

With evidence that a key vitreoretinal lymphoma (VRL) mutation can be detected in aqueous humor, aqueous-humor screening could provide a less invasive alternative to vitreous biopsy for diagnosing and monitoring VRL.
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Mar 30, 2023 Delayed complications of posterior vitreous detachment are not uncommon Acute posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) often presents with concurrent complications, but many eyes continue to experience retinal complications months after diagnosis. Ophthalmology Retina, March 2023

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Early anti-VEGF for diabetic retinopathy does not appear to benefit visual acuity JAMA, February 2023

Corneal crosslinking can safely and effectively stabilize keratoconus long-term American Journal of Ophthalmology, June 2023
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Mar 29, 2023 Breaking Bad News for Practicing Ophthalmologists The online activity provides tangible communication skills for ophthalmologists to use with patients when having difficult conversations and breaking bad news. Course

Diagnose This: Patient with multiple cutaneous lesions Diagnose This

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How to Measure Fundus Torsion Using iPhone Photo Editing Tools

Cataract Surgery in Spherophakia

Anterior Endolaser for Optic-Haptic Junction Tilt

It's Complicated: The 2023 Cataract Webinar

Botulinum Toxin Injection to the Lacrimal Gland

Chemotherapy Injection for Retinoblastoma

2-port PVR Peel under Oil

Image-Sharpening Algorithm in 3D Heads-up Surgery

Subretinal tPA Injection Without Vitrectomy for Removal of Submacular Hemorrhage

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Oct 11, 2022 Glaucoma Outcomes from the IRIS Registry Using data from the IRIS Registry, the Glaucoma Education Center provides demographic information, insurance claims, disease severity, and surgeries performed across all glaucoma types. Interactive Learning

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Apr 2022 Reducing Topical Drug Waste in Ophthalmic Surgery - 2022 Unnecessary waste of perioperative topical ophthalmic medications (eyedrops and eye ointments) significantly increases the cost and carbon footprint of ophthalmic surgery as well as the risk of periodic drug shortages. This document, endorsed by the American Society of Catar… Clinical Statement

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Mar 29, 2023 Breaking Bad News for Practicing Ophthalmologists The online activity provides tangible communication skills for ophthalmologists to use with patients when having difficult conversations and breaking bad news. Course

A Painful, Red Eye After a Bug Bite Case

Professionalism and Accountability After Harm: Closing the Gap Between Principle and Practice Ethics Course

Research vs Innovative Treatment: Ethical and Regulatory Issues Ethics Course

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Mar 31, 2023 Early anti-VEGF for diabetic retinopathy does not appear to benefit visual acuity For patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy, treating early with aflibercept may slow disease progression, but it does not appear to positively impact vision long-term. Editors' Choice

Week in review: Nanoparticles prevent graft rejection, COVID-19 and retinal vessels, genetics and glaucoma Clinical News

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Corneal crosslinking can safely and effectively stabilize keratoconus long-term Editors' Choice

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Ophthalmic Medical Assisting: An Independent Study Course

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2023 ICD-10-CM for Ophthalmology: The Complete Reference

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