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Medial Canthal Collision Tumor with Seborrheic Keratosis Hiding Underlying Basal Cell Carcinoma Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-08 Wenyu Deng MD, Jodi Sassoon MD, Roman Shinder MD FACS
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Ocular Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid: The Effect of Risk Factors at Presentation on Treatment Outcomes. Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-06 Raul E. Ruiz-Lozano MD, Maria F. Colorado-Zavala MD, Eugenia M. Ramos-Dávila MD, Manuel E. Quiroga-Garza MD, Nadim S. Azar MD, Hazem M. Mousa MD, Julio C. Hernández-Camarena MD PhD, Sandra S. Stinnett DrPH, Melissa Daluvoy MD, Terry Kim MD, Maite Sainz-de-la-Maza MD, Russell P. Hall 3rd MD, Alejandro Rodriguez-Garcia MD, Victor L. Perez MD
Analyze the influence of risk factors at presentation in the long-term immunosuppressive therapy (IMT) outcomes of ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid (OMMP). Retrospective multicenter study. OMMP patients seen at Duke Eye Center, Tecnologico de Monterrey, and Hospital Clinic of Barcelona from 1990–2022. Data at presentation on demographics, direct immunofluorescence and ocular findings, extraocular
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Phase 3 Randomized Clinical Trial of the Safety and Efficacy of Travoprost Intraocular Implant in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma or Ocular Hypertension Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-27 Steven R. Sarkisian, Robert E. Ang, Andy M. Lee, John P. Berdahl, Sebastian B. Heersink, James H. Burden, Long V. Doan, Kerry G. Stephens, Angela C. Kothe, Dale W. Usner, L. Jay Katz, Tomas Navratil
Evaluate the safety and intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering efficacy of two models of the travoprost intraocular implant (fast-eluting [FE-implant] and slow eluting [SE-implant]) from one of two pivotal trials (GC-010). Phase 3, multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled, non-inferiority trial. Subjects with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension, using 0 to 3 IOP-lowering medications
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The risk of optic neuritis following mRNA COVID-19 vaccination compared to COVID-19 infection and other vaccinations. Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Priya Shukla, Neha Sharma, Jacqueline K. Shaia, Devon A. Cohen, Rishi P. Singh, Katherine E. Talcott
to determine the risk of optic neuritis (ON) after mRNA COVID-19 vaccine administration. U.S. National aggregate database retrospective cohort study Patients were placed into cohorts based on mRNA COVID-19 vaccination status (no vaccine and positive history of COVID-19 infection, one vaccine, or two vaccines received) from December 2020-June 2022. Two control cohorts were created with patients vaccinated
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Severe, Rebound Mpox in an Immunocompromised Man Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Adam J. Neuhouser, Alisha Kamboj
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Pleomorphic Adenoma Misdiagnosed as Chalazion Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Ruimiao Li, Mingyu Ren, Limin Liu
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TENAYA and LUCERNE: 2-Year Results from the Phase 3 nAMD Trials of Faricimab with Treat-and-Extend Dosing in Year 2 Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-19 Arshad M. Khanani, Aachal Kotecha, Andrew Chang, Shih-Jen Chen, Youxin Chen, Robyn Guymer, Jeffrey S. Heier, Frank G. Holz, Tomohiro Iida, Jane A. Ives, Jennifer I. Lim, Hugh Lin, Stephan Michels, Carlos Quezada Ruiz, Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, David Silverman, Rishi Singh, Balakumar Swaminathan, Jeffrey R. Willis, Ramin Tadayoni, Ashkan Abbey, Elmira Abdulaeva, Prema Abraham, Alfredo Adan Civera, Hansjurgen
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Optic Disc Melanocytoma: Apparent Shrinkage after Posterior Vitreous Detachment Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-16 Michael Balas, Mark Mandell, Parnian Arjmand
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A Remote Consult Retinal Artery Occlusion Diagnostic Protocol Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Gareth M.C. Lema, Reade De Leacy, Michael G. Fara, Robin N. Ginsburg, Alexander Barash, Bryana Banashefski, James C. Tsai, Richard B. Rosen
To report a novel protocol for diagnosis of retinal artery occlusions at the point of care using OCT and a remote consult model. Retrospective case series and evaluation of a diagnostic test or technology. Adult patients who presented with painless monocular vision loss and were diagnosed with a nonarteritic retinal artery occlusion. OCT machines were placed in the stroke center or emergency department
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Relationship between intraocular pressure fluctuation and visual field progression rates in the United Kingdom Glaucoma Treatment Study Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Alessandro Rabiolo, Giovanni Montesano, David P. Crabb, David F. Garway-Heath, David F. Garway-Heath, David P. Crabb, Catey Bunce, Gerassimos Lascaratos, Francesca Amalfitano, Nitin Anand, Augusto Azuara-Blanco, Rupert R. Bourne, David C. Broadway, Ian A. Cunliffe, Jeremy P. Diamond, Scott G. Fraser, Tuan A. Ho, Keith R. Martin, Andrew I. McNaught, Anil Negi, Krishna Patel, Richard A. Russell, Ameet
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Blepharitis Preferred Practice Pattern® Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Amy Lin, Sumayya Ahmad, Guillermo Amescua, Albert Y. Cheung, Daniel S. Choi, Vishal Jhanji, Shahzad I. Mian, Michelle K. Rhee, Elizabeth T. Viriya, Francis S. Mah, Divya M. Varu
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Bacterial Keratitis Preferred Practice Pattern® Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-13 Michelle K. Rhee, Sumayya Ahmad, Guillermo Amescua, Albert Y. Cheung, Daniel S. Choi, Vishal Jhanji, Amy Lin, Shahzad I. Mian, Elizabeth T. Viriya, Francis S. Mah, Divya M. Varu
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Reply Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Shreya A. Shah, Linus Amarikwa, Connie M. Sears, Kevin D. Clauss, Raneem D. Rajjoub, Julia Y. Kang, Madhura A. Tamhankar, César A. Briceño, Andrew R. Harrison, Kimberly P. Cockerham, Sara T. Wester, Raymond S. Douglas, Chrysoula Dosiou, Andrea L. Kossler
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Dry Eye Syndrome Preferred Practice Pattern® Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Guillermo Amescua, Sumayya Ahmad, Albert Y. Cheung, Daniel S. Choi, Vishal Jhanji, Amy Lin, Shahzad I. Mian, Michelle K. Rhee, Elizabeth T. Viriya, Francis S. Mah, Divya M. Varu
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Adult Strabismus Preferred Practice Pattern® Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Linda R. Dagi, Federico G. Velez, Jonathan M. Holmes, Steven M. Archer, Mitchell B. Strominger, Stacy L. Pineles, Evelyn A. Paysse, Matthew Simon Pihlblad, Hatice Tuba Atalay, Brian N. Campolattaro, Yoon-Hee Chang
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Corneal Edema and Opacification Preferred Practice Pattern® Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Shahzad I. Mian, Elizabeth T. Viriya, Sumayya Ahmad, Guillermo Amescua, Albert Y. Cheung, Daniel S. Choi, Vishal Jhanji, Amy Lin, Michelle K. Rhee, Francis S. Mah, Divya M. Varu
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Corneal Ectasia Preferred Practice Pattern® Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Vishal Jhanji, Sumayya Ahmad, Guillermo Amescua, Albert Y. Cheung, Daniel S. Choi, Amy Lin, Shahzad I. Mian, Michelle K. Rhee, Elizabeth T. Viriya, Francis S. Mah, Divya M. Varu
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Conjunctivitis Preferred Practice Pattern Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-12 Albert Y. Cheung, Daniel S. Choi, Sumayya Ahmad, Guillermo Amescua, Vishal Jhanji, Amy Lin, Shahzad I. Mian, Michelle K. Rhee, Elizabeth T. Viriya, Francis S. Mah, Divya M. Varu
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Unilateral Lipemic Aqueous Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-11 Junran Sun, Yuanyuan Gong, Suqin Yu
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Re: Shah et al.: Teprotumumab-related adverse events in thyroid eye disease: a multicenter study (Ophthalmology. 2023 Oct 16:S0161-6420(23)00760-1) Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Terry J. Smith
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Image Artifact on Swept-Source Anterior-Segment OCT after Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Promporn Patarajierapun, Edmund Tsui, Simon S.M. Fung
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Re: Margolis et al.: Six myths of the anterior segment: misunderstandings and critical thinking in ophthalmology (Ophthalmology. 2023;130:783–785) Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-10 Uma D. Chaluvadi
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Cataract Surgery and Cognitive Benefits in The Older Person – A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-08 Brian Sheng Yep Yeo, Rebecca Yi Xuan Ong, Pooja Ganasekar, Benjamin Kye Jyn Tan, Dennis Chuen Chai Seow, Andrew S.H. Tsai
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to clarify the association of cataract surgery with cognitive impairment and dementia in adults with cataracts. The association between vision impairment and cognitive decline is well established. However, the cognitive benefit of cataract surgery is less clear. Given the lack of cure, identifying potentially modifiable risk factors is key in caring for
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Risk Factors for Meeting Criteria for Switching from Bevacizumab to Aflibercept When Treating Eyes with Diabetic Macular Edema and Visual Acuity <20/40 Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Chirag D. Jhaveri, Danni Liu, Maureen G. Maguire, Adam R. Glassman, Ruben A. Grigorian, Lee M. Jampol, Ronald M. Kingsley, Mathew W. MacCumber, Daniel F. Martin, Raj K. Maturi, Gisela Velez, Jennifer K. Sun
To identify factors for meeting prespecified criteria for switching from bevacizumab to aflibercept in eyes with center-involved diabetic macular edema (CI-DME) and moderate vision loss initially treated with bevacizumab in DRCR Retina Network Protocol AC. Post hoc analysis of data from a randomized clinical trial 270 participants with one or both eyes with CI-DME and visual acuity (VA) letter score
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Burden of VKC in the US: A Retrospective Claims Database Analysis Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-05 Euna B. Koo, Tiffany M. Yu, Andrew J. Layton, Steven Babineaux, Simon Fung
In this claims analysis, vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) patients (≤18 years) treated with immunomodulators or corticosteroids had more corneal complications and higher ophthalmic care costs versus matched non-VKC controls, indicating a need for more effective treatments.
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Trends and Sociodemographic Patterns in Keratoconus Management 2015-2020: An American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS® Registry Analysis Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-03 Zeba A. Syed, Maurizio Tomaiuolo, Qiang Zhang, Venkatesh Prajna, Leslie Hyman, Christopher J. Rapuano, Aaron Y. Lee, Cecilia S. Lee, Russ Van Gelder, Alice Lorch, Joan W. Miller, Suzann Pershing, Jeffrey Goldberg
Investigate trends in keratoconus (KCN) treatment patterns and diagnosis age between 2015-2020 and evaluate sociodemographic associations with treatment approach. Retrospective cohort study. Patients with a new KCN diagnosis from 2015 to 2020 were identified in the Academy IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight). Associations between sociodemographic factors and treatment were evaluated using
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Predictive performance of an updated polygenic risk score for age-related macular degeneration Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Chenglong Yu, Liubov Robman, Weixiong He, Robyn L. Woods, Le Thi Phuong Thao, Rory Wolfe, James Phung, Galina A. Makeyeva, Lauren A.B. Hodgson, John J. McNeil, Robyn H. Guymer, Stuart MacGregor, Paul Lacaze
Objective A recent genome-wide association study of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) has identified new AMD-associated risk variants. These variants can now be incorporated into an updated polygenic risk score (PRS). This study aimed to assess the performance of an updated polygenic risk score (PRS2023) in an independent cohort of older individuals with retinal imaging data, and compare performance
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Association of Cutaneous Keloids, Hypertrophic Scarring, and Fibrosis with Risk of Post-operative Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Danny A. Mammo, Karen Wai, Ehsan Rahimy, Carolyn K. Pan, Sunil K. Srivastava, Prithvi Mruthyunjaya
Purpose To assess an association between cutaneous keloids, hypertrophic scarring, and fibrosis (KHF) with risk of post-operative proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair. Design Retrospective population-based cohort study Participants Patients ≥ 18 years who underwent initial RD repair with pars plana vitrectomy with or without scleral buckle (SB)
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A Retrospective Longitudinal Study of 460 Patients with ABCA4-Associated Retinal Disease Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-02-01 Beau J. Fenner MD PhD, S. Scott Whitmore PhD, Adam P. DeLuca PhD, Jean L. Andorf BA, Heather T. Daggett BS, Meagan A. Luse BS, Lorena M. Haefeli MD, Janet B. Riley BSN RN, Douglas B. Critser BS, Mark E. Wilkinson OD, Alina V. Dumitrescu MD, Arlene V. Drack MD, Timothy M. Boyce MD, Jonathan F. Russell MD PhD, Elaine M. Binkley MD, Elliott H. Sohn MD, Stephen R. Russell MD, H. Culver Boldt MD, Robert
To investigate the distribution of genotypes and natural history of -associated retinal disease in a large cohort of patients seen at a single institution. Retrospective, single-institution cohort review. Patients seen at the University of Iowa between November 1986 and August 2022 clinically suspected to have disease caused by sequence variations in DNA samples from participants were subjected to
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Atypical Location of Pleomorphic Adenoma Involving the Eyelid Margin Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Anthony S. Wong, Paul Phelps
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Hyporeflective Subretinal Lucency in Central Serous Chorioretinopathy Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Jacques Bijon, K. Bailey Freund
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Usage of the Remained Tissues after Keratoplasty for Endothelial Keratoplasty Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-27 Xiaojuan Dong, Chen Ouyang, Ting Huang
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Efficacy and Safety of Faricimab for Macular Edema due to Retinal Vein Occlusion: 24-Week Results from the BALATON and COMINO Trials Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Ramin Tadayoni MD PhD, Liliana P. Paris MD PhD, Carl J. Danzig MD, Francis Abreu PhD, Arshad M. Khanani MD MA, Christopher Brittain MBBS MBA, Timothy Y.Y. Lai MD FRCOphth, Zdenka Haskova MD PhD, Taiji Sakamoto MD PhD, Aachal Kotecha PhD, Patricio G. Schlottmann MD, Ying Liu PhD, András Seres MD, Anne-Cecile Retiere PharmD, Jeffrey R. Willis MD PhD, Young Hee Yoon MD PhD, BALATON and COMINO Investigators
To evaluate the 24-week efficacy and safety of the dual angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-A inhibitor faricimab versus aflibercept in patients with vein occlusion. Phase 3, global, randomized, double-masked, active comparator-controlled trials: BALATON/COMINO (ClincalTrials.gov identifiers: NCT04740905/NCT04740931; sites: 149/192). Patients with treatment-naïve foveal
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Hospitalization, Overdose, and Mortality After Opioid Prescriptions Tied to Ophthalmic Surgery Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-26 Viengneesee Thao PhD MS, David A. Helfinstine Jr. MS, Lindsey R. Sangaralingham MPH, Yoshihiro Yonekawa MD, Matthew R. Starr MD
Opioid prescriptions continue to carry significant short- and long-term systemic risks, even after ophthalmic surgery. The goal of this study was to identify any association of opioid prescription, after ophthalmic surgery, with postoperative hospitalization, opioid overdose, opioid dependence, and all-cause mortality. Retrospective, cross-sectional analysis. Patients undergoing an ophthalmic surgery
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Best Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy Natural History Study Report 1: Clinical Features and Genetic Findings. Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-24 Yannik Laich, Michalis Georgiou, Kaoru Fujinami, Malena Daich Varela, Yu Fujinami-Yokokawa, Shaima Awadh Hashem, Thales Antonio Cabral de Guimaraes, Omar A. Mahroo, Andrew R. Webster, Michel Michaelides
Purpose To analyze the genetic findings, clinical spectrum and natural history of Best vitelliform macular dystrophy (BVMD) in a cohort of 222 children and adults. Design Single-center retrospective, consecutive, observational study. Participants Patients with a clinical diagnosis of BVMD, from pedigrees with a likely disease-causing monoallelic sequence variant in the BEST1 gene. Methods Data were
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Glycemic Trends in Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Patients Treated with Teprotumumab in 3 Clinical Trials Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Terry J. Smith, Dustin Cavida, Kate Hsu, Sun Kim, Qianhong Fu, Giuseppe Barbesino, Sara Tullis Wester, Robert J. Holt, Rajib K. Bhattacharya
Objective Assess incidence, severity, and outcomes of serum glucose excursions in patients with thyroid eye disease who received the insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitor, teprotumumab, during pivotal clinical trials. Design Analysis of pooled glycemic data and longitudinal trends. Subjects phase 2 and phase 3 (OPTIC) pooled analysis: 170 patients (84 teprotumumab, 86 placebo); OPTIC-X: 51
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ASCEND-Eye: Effects of Aspirin on Diabetic Retinopathy Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-17 Emily L. Sammons, Georgina Buck, Louise J. Bowman, William M. Stevens, Imen Hammami, Sarah Parish, Jane Armitage
Purpose Preclinical studies support a protective role for aspirin in early diabetic retinopathy (DR), but the findings from randomized trials are limited. We present randomized evidence for the efficacy and safety of aspirin on DR outcomes. Design A sub-study of the ASCEND (A Study of Cardiovascular Events iN Diabetes) double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 100mg aspirin daily for the
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The Unfolding Story of Private Equity in Ophthalmology Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Sylvia L. Groth, Paul Sternberg
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Intraocular Pressure Spike Following Stand-Alone Phacoemulsification in the Intelligent Research in Sight (IRIS®) Registry Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-20 Alcina K. Lidder, Elizabeth A. Vanner, Ta Chen Chang, Flora Lum, Adam L. Rothman
Objective To evaluate risk factors for intraocular pressure (IOP) spike following cataract surgery using the IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight). Design Retrospective clinical cohort study. Subjects Adults with IRIS® Registry data who underwent stand-alone phacoemulsification from January 1, 2013 to September 30, 2019. Methods IOP spike was defined as a postoperative IOP >30 mmHg and >10
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Before the Final Curtain: Unraveling “Tache Noire De La Sclerotique” Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Stylianos A. Kandarakis, Georgia Karageorgiou, Petros Petrou
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This Issue at a Glance Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Sandeep Ravindran
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A Simple Vista en Este Número Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-19 Sandeep Ravindran
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Ophthalmologic Complications in COVID-19 Immunization: A National VAERS Analysis Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-18 Owais M. Aftab, Anup Dupaguntla, Patrick Hughes, Paul Langer, Marco Zarbin, Neelakshi Bhagat
In this Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System disproportionality analysis, COVID-19 immunization was rarely and generally not significantly associated with ophthalmologic complications. However, some symptoms were positive on Janssen vaccination, suggesting a need for continued investigation.
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Re: Randleman et al.: Subclinical keratoconus detection and characterization using motion tracking (Ophthalmology. 2023; Oct 13 :S0161-6420(23)00753-4. 2023 doi: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2023.10.011) Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 Mathew Francis, Abhijit Sinha Roy
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Lacrimal Gland Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in a 7-year-old Boy Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-13 Tiran Golani, Gahl Greenberg, Guy Ben Simon
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Reply Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-12 J. Bradley Randleman, Hongyuan Zhang, William J. Dupps, Giuliano Scarcelli
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Focal Scleral Nodule Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-11 Annabelle Baker, Thomas Campbell
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Incidence of Sympathetic Ophthalmia Following Intraocular Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Mohamed S. Bondok, Bonnie He, Brendan Ka-Lok Tao, Mostafa Bondok, Ahsen Hussain, Edsel Ing
Sympathetic ophthalmia (SO) is a rare bilateral granulomatous panuveitis that can present after trauma or intraocular surgery (IOS). The incidence of SO following IOS varies between studies. The purpose of our study was to determine the incidence proportion of SO following IOS. The incidence proportion of SO following IOS can provide physicians consenting patients for surgery with information on the
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Association of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma with Diabetic Retinopathy Among Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: A Large Global Database Study Ophthalmology (IF 13.7) Pub Date : 2024-01-10 Muhammad Z. Chauhan, Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny, Krishna S. Kishor, Carina T. Sanvicente, Arsalan A. Ali, Ahmed B. Sallam, Sanjoy K. Bhattacharya, Sami H. Uwaydat
To assess the correlation between primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and the risk of developing diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). A retrospective cohort study leveraging the global patient database of TriNetX Research Network. The study included 44,359 DM patients with POAG and 4,393,300 DM patients without any glaucoma ≥18 years of age. Propensity