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📰 Our #LinkedInNewsletter, Ophthalmology Advisor Monthly, brings you a snapshot of the latest #ClinicalUpdates and #AcademicResearch in #Ophthalmology.
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An asymptomatic 13-year-old male with a history of premature birth at 30 weeks presented with notable findings on dilated fundus examination and fluorescein angiography.
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#MRI can identify #GiantCellArteritis (#GCA) more swiftly by imaging inflammation in extracranial vessel walls, intraconal fat, and optic perineuritis, according to a narrative literature review in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
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#ARVO2026: Macular stress index correlates positively with clinical uveitis activity and disease duration in pediatric patients with intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis. @ARVOinfo
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#ARVO2026: Faricimab may reduce #IntraretinalFluid (IRF) accumulation in patients with #DiabeticMacularEdema more quickly and effectively than aflibercept, with near-complete IRF resolution achieved in half the time. @ARVOinfo
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#ARVO2026: A single dose of EYP-1901 (vorolanib intravitreal insert) maintained or improved vision in more than 80% of patients with wet #AMD for at least 6 months. @ARVOinfo
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Sex-specific prediction models for treatment-required #RetinopathyOfPrematurity (TR-ROP) may help identify high-risk infants while avoiding unnecessary examinations of low-risk infants. Research in @RetinaJournal.
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Automated machine learning (AutoML) platforms show promise for #DiabeticRetinopathy screening, but performance varies significantly between tools. Research in @AJOphthalmology.
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Dysfunction of the ocular glymphatic system may contribute to accumulation of neurotoxic proteins, providing a mechanistic link between ophthalmic conditions and neurodegenerative diseases. Research in @ARVOiovs.
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Researchers have identified #Aspirin and other #NSAIDs as having a significant protective effect against the development of
#AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration, according to research published in Ophthalmology.
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#ARVO2026: Measuring blood flow in the choriocapillaris has been shown to reveal early indicators of cognitive impairment, such as individuals at risk of Alzheimer disease (AD) dementia. @ARVOinfo
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Reclassifying penicillin allergy labels in patients undergoing #CataractSurgery safely increased the use of intracameral cefuroxime. Research in @JAMAOphth.
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Significant racial and geographic disparities affect patient access to treatment of #AgeRelatedMacularDegeneration and #DiabeticRetinopathy. Research in @JAMAOphth.
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Patients with nasally distorted or conical eyes are more likely to experience poorer long-term outcomes of #HighMyopia. Research in @JAMAOphth.
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#ARVO2026: Long-acting steroid and antibiotic injections during surgery are as safe and effective as traditional postoperative drops. @ARVOinfo
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Patients with #MacularDisease accept the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in retreatment decision-making, so long as accuracy is high and results are double-checked with human intelligence, according to a survey published in Eye Open.
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#ARVO2026: Peripapillary hyperreflective ovoid mass-like structures (PHOMS) do not appear to be associated with elevated #IntracranialPressure. @ARVOinfo
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#ARVO2026: Subretinal laruparetigene zovaparvovec (laru-zova) for X-linked #RetinitisPigmentosa (XLRP) has a favorable safety profile. @ARVOinfo
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A virtual reality platform for home-based monitoring of visual function may be a feasible alternative to in-person exams for some neuro-ophthalmic conditions, according to a study published in the Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology.
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#ARVO2026: Patients receiving complement inhibitors for #GeographicAtrophy may face a higher risk of developing incident exudative AMD and low vision. @ARVOinfo
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Fibrin glue reduces recurrence after primary #Pterygium excision with conjunctival autograft compared with Vicryl sutures. Research in @AJOphthalmology.
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