Researchers have increased the number of patients with ARSG-Usher syndrome type IV to 31 cases and identified new genetic variants in this disease subtype. An article published in Clinical Genetics highlights the role of the ARSG gene in Usher...
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Fellowship Training and Gender Representation in Ophthalmology Leadership
Fellowship Training and Gender Representation in Ophthalmology Leadership
The following is a summary of "A new era of ophthalmology leadership? A descriptive and comparative analysis of ophthalmology department chairs in 2024," published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Cohen et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective...
Consistency in IOL Power Calculations Using Pentacam, IOLMaster, and ANTERION
Consistency in IOL Power Calculations Using Pentacam, IOLMaster, and ANTERION
The following is a summary of "Comparison of measurements and calculated lens power using three biometers: a Scheimpflug tomographer with partial coherence interferometry and two swept source optical coherence tomographers," published in the September 2024 issue of...
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Postoperative Outcomes of V4c ICL on Corneal Microstructure
Postoperative Outcomes of V4c ICL on Corneal Microstructure
The following is a summary of “Comprehensive assessment of corneal microstructural changes following V4c implantable collamer lens surgery using in vivo confocal microscopy,” published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Wei et al. Implantable...
Association of Highly Virulent Microorganisms with Severe Visual Loss
Association of Highly Virulent Microorganisms with Severe Visual Loss
The following is a summary of “Impact of microorganism virulence on endophthalmitis outcomes,” published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Yap et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to evaluate how microorganism virulence affects visual...
Understanding Isolated PHOMS and Their Association with IIH
Understanding Isolated PHOMS and Their Association with IIH
The following is a summary of “Are PHOMS (Peri papillary hyperreflective ovoid mass-like structures) with an elevated optic disc still a diagnosis dilemma?” published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Maalej et al. Researchers conducted a...
Fellowship Training and Gender Representation in Ophthalmology Leadership
Fellowship Training and Gender Representation in Ophthalmology Leadership
The following is a summary of "A new era of ophthalmology leadership? A descriptive and comparative analysis of ophthalmology department chairs in 2024," published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Cohen et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective...
Consistency in IOL Power Calculations Using Pentacam, IOLMaster, and ANTERION
Consistency in IOL Power Calculations Using Pentacam, IOLMaster, and ANTERION
The following is a summary of "Comparison of measurements and calculated lens power using three biometers: a Scheimpflug tomographer with partial coherence interferometry and two swept source optical coherence tomographers," published in the September 2024 issue of...
Postoperative Outcomes of V4c ICL on Corneal Microstructure
Postoperative Outcomes of V4c ICL on Corneal Microstructure
The following is a summary of “Comprehensive assessment of corneal microstructural changes following V4c implantable collamer lens surgery using in vivo confocal microscopy,” published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Wei et al. Implantable...
Association of Highly Virulent Microorganisms with Severe Visual Loss
Association of Highly Virulent Microorganisms with Severe Visual Loss
The following is a summary of “Impact of microorganism virulence on endophthalmitis outcomes,” published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Yap et al. Researchers conducted a retrospective study to evaluate how microorganism virulence affects visual...
Understanding Isolated PHOMS and Their Association with IIH
Understanding Isolated PHOMS and Their Association with IIH
The following is a summary of “Are PHOMS (Peri papillary hyperreflective ovoid mass-like structures) with an elevated optic disc still a diagnosis dilemma?” published in the September 2024 issue of Ophthalmology by Maalej et al. Researchers conducted a...
AAO 2023: Retinal Vascular Disease
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Addressing Non-Adherence & Motivating Patients to Take an Active Role in Their Health
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“Clinicians Should Not Rely Purely on BCVA” to Monitor Choroideremia Progression
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2025 ICD-10-CM Codes Are Now in Effect: Key Updates You Need to Know
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Why Physicians Should Consider Supporting a Patient’s Desire for a Second Opinion
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Working in a concierge healthcare system allows doctors to reclaim their primary role in patient care and reconnect with meaning in their practice of medicine.
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