World Sight Day 2023: Focusing on preservation of vision in the workplace
October 11th 2023World Sight Day on October 12 highlights the vital role of eye care in workplaces. The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness urges employers to prioritize eye health, aiming to enhance well-being, safety, and productivity.
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Rapid point-of-care identification of aspergillus species in microbial keratitis
October 3rd 2023A rapid lateral-flow device shows high sensitivity and specificity in identifying Aspergillus species in corneal samples, aiding in diagnosing microbial keratitis. The device, coupled with ratiometric analysis, proves robust and cost-effective, potentially revolutionizing MK diagnosis, especially in low-resource settings
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Proceed with caution regarding AI-generated ophthalmic references and abstracts
August 19th 2023Clinicians should be alert to the fact that while artificial intelligence (AI) is capable of generating ideas and references, it is crucial to thoroughly vet and fact-check any medical research content that AI produces.
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Early vitrectomy using silicone oil tamponade for endophthalmitis improves vision
August 8th 2023The US and German collaborative study found performing vitrectomy with silicone oil tamponade to manage postoperative endophthalmitis led to a significant improvement in visual acuity (VA) and had a low complication rate.
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Pegcetacoplan shows increasing beneficial effects after 30 Months of Continuous treatment for GA
August 2nd 2023Data from the 30 month GALE extension study indicated that continuous treatment with pegcetacoplan injection showed increasing beneficial effects over that timeframe in patients with geographic atrophy (GA).
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