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Impaired Neurodevelopment in Preemies Screened for Retinopathy: Nature or Nurture?

Study highlights role of insurance type/socioeconomic factors in neurodevelopmental outcomes

Nov 18, 2023
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Heart Injuries Suggest Reconsideration of Holding BP Meds for Surgery

Pause on ACE inhibitors, ARBs yields more acute hypertension with no prevention of hypotension

Nov 06, 2023
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Woman Develops Chorioretinal Anastomosis at Site of Photocoagulation Scar

A serendipitous iatrogenic effect following laser surgery in a patient with NF1

Oct 02, 2023
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Combo Anesthesia During Retinal Laser Treatment Reduced Pain Perception

Topical and subconjunctival technique also reduced treatment interruptions

Sep 08, 2023
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Study Throws Shade on Cost, Benefits of Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery

Higher cost, less quality-adjusted benefit with FLACS versus standard phacoemulsification

May 19, 2023
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Limited Effect of Laser Treatment on Eye Floaters

No improvement in IOP or distance vision, but patients reported change in floater burden

May 08, 2023
ASCRS over a photo of the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA.
Artificial Intelligence Creates Inroads to Ophthalmology Clinical Practice

Expanding opportunities to hone precision care, reduce burnout, improve patient satisfaction

May 07, 2023
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The Eye Surgery Turf War Isn't Serving Veterans

The VA should hold strong to its updated care guidelines

Dec 28, 2022
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Opinion
FDA's Proposed LASIK Warning May Leave Patients Less Informed

The agency's recommendations should balance risk with benefit

Dec 21, 2022
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Opinion
Keep Eye Surgery in the Hands of Ophthalmologists

The VA's updated eye care guidelines will lower the standard of care for veterans

Dec 04, 2022
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Outpatient Centers Cautiously Open Doors to Surgery for People With Cardiac Devices

Will those with CIEDs become regular patients at ambulatory surgery centers within a decade?

Oct 25, 2022
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More Intense Pain Tied to Failed Appendicitis Treatment in Kids

Study showed higher pain levels led to early failure in antibiotic treatment

May 02, 2022
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Long-Term LASIK Outcomes in Myopia Beat Out Rival SMILE Procedure

Results point to effectiveness of LASIK in more challenging cases, researcher says

Nov 16, 2021
AAO over a photo of the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA.
How to Do Surgery on Mars

Remote surgery ... in space

Apr 22, 2021
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