Know When A Retinal Condition Requires Specialist Oversight
Optometrists can manage some retinal conditions in their own offices, but others are urgent and will require a specialist referral.
Retinal Detachment
Epiretinal Membrane Surgery After Detachment Repair Improves Acuity
Researchers found similar improvements in both macula-on and macula-off detachments.
Retinal Pathology Present in Nearly 20% of Ebola Survivors
In a secondary analysis of data from the EVICT study, conditions such as chorioretinal scarring, retinal detachment, and other posterior pathology were present in 19.2% of EVD survivors.
Ocular Syphilis May be Overlooked When Presenting as Inflammation
In a case study series, researchers catalog various presentations of ocular syphilis.
Retinal Applications for ROCK Inhibitors Represents Next Step in Research, But Questions Remain
Colleen P. Halfpenny, MD, (Wills Eye) Tania Tai, MD, (New York Eye and Ear) and Vaidehi Dedania, MD, (NYU) all weigh in on how the prospect of rho-kinase inhibitors are primed to change pharmaceutical eye care from the retina to the cornea.
Frequency of Urgent Vitreoretinal Surgery Down During Pandemic
The frequency of urgent or emergent vitreoretinal surgical procedures decreased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Macular Hole Plus Retinal Elevation in Macula-Off Detachments May Predict Visual Outcomes
Foveal changes and macular hole presence play a significant role in vision outcomes of macula-off retinal detachment repairs.
Deep-Learning System Can Feasibly Detect Retinal Lesions
Researchers train artificial intelligence to recognize retinal breaks and detachment in tessellated eyes.
Review Shows Rates of Surgeries After Vitrectomy for Vitreous Opacities
Researchers investigate the rate of return to the operating room after vitrectomy.
Scleral Tattooing: Rare, But Dangerous Form of Body Modification
Researchers investigate the potential damage scleral tattooing can cause to the eye.
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