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Pop Quiz: USPSTF Eye Treatment Recommendations for Newborns

09/13/2018

The US Preventive Services Task Force has again recommended the use of ocular topical medication in all newborns for the prevention of a condition that could cause corneal scarring, ocular perforation, and...

09/13/2018

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Quiz: Lowering Glaucoma Risk

08/07/2018

Consuming 1 cup a day of what beverage is associated with a decreased risk of developing glaucoma?

08/07/2018

Research Summaries

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Impact of Metformin Use on Age-Related Macular Degeneration Among Patients Without Diabetes

03/18/2024

Leigh Precopio

Studies have shown that metformin use among individuals with diabetes has been associated with a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration development. But does this relationship between metformin...

03/18/2024

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Automated Machine Learning Models Can Identify Eyes With Diabetic Retinopathy Progression

02/26/2024

Anthony Calabro, MA

Researchers examined the accuracy and viability of automated machine learning models for identifying diabetic retinopathy progression from the use of ultra-widefield retinal images.

02/26/2024

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Semaglutide May Not Worsen Diabetic Retinopathy in Patients Using The Medication

01/04/2024

Jessica Ganga

Researchers evaluated the popular diabetes medication, semaglutide, to determine whether it causes or worsens diabetic retinopathy in patients using the medication. Their findings were presented at AAO 2023...

01/04/2024

RESEARCH SUMMARY

In Clinical Trial, Atropine, 0.01% Eye Drops Did Not Slow Myopia Progression in School-Aged Children

09/20/2023

Anthony Calabro, MA

The randomized, placebo-controlled, double-masked clinical trial included 187 children aged 5 to 12 years with low-to-moderate myopia.

09/20/2023

Research Summary

Use of Corticosteroid Effective in Treating Patients With Uveitic Macular Edema

08/30/2023

Jessica Ganga

In a randomized trial, researchers find that the use of dexamethasone is effective in treating macular edema in patients, a common complication of uveitis.

08/30/2023

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