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Potential COVID-19 treatment: Effective, cheap, available
A team of investigators at McMaster University in Toronto has found that fluvoxamine reduced hospitalizations by up to 30 percent.
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Vaccination, positive COVID-19 test could lead to increased risk of arterial thrombotic events
A team of UK researchers further examine the rare thrombocytopenia and thromboembolic events occurring after COVID-19 vaccinations.
Editorial: Yes, ophthalmologists are real doctors
Ian Han, MD, shares his thoughts in the latest guest editorial.
Survey: Ophthalmology outpatient volume drops
According to McKinsey’s Hospital Insights Survey, hospital outpatient and procedural volumes were nearly 4 percent higher in July compared to 2019, but ophthalmology was down during the same period.
FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
The approval could lead hospitals, universities, corporations and even local governents to enact vaccination mandates.
AAO requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination for annual meeting attendees
The American Academy of Ophthalmology issued a guidance this week requiring all in-person attendees at its annual meeting Nov. 12-15 in New Orleans to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Physiologic effects of the SARS-CoV-2 virus
Investigators study the systemic adverse physiologic effects of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Advent of faster, less complex COVID-19 test
Scientists have developed a new approach that is less complex and does not require extracting the genetic RNA material of the virus.
The benefits of cryopreserved amniotic membrane during COVID-19
CAM’s regenerative healing means long-term relief and fewer visits to clinic.
Laser vision correction procedures soar in wake of COVID-19
According to the Refractive Surgery Council, patients continue to have a high level of interest in laser vision correction procedures.
Inhalable COVID-19 treatment shows potentially lower viral transmission in animal studies
Llama nanobodies may be key to beating COVID-19 variants.
Teleglaucoma: Practice survival in the COVID-19 era
Telemedicine provides readiness in time of crisis.
Postmortem study finds SARS-CoV-2 virus in the retina
The study's finding suggest that the particles may be involved in some of the ocular clinical manifestations of the COVID-19 infection.
Retinal imaging plays diagnostic role in COVID-19 cases
Investigators have found that optical coherence tomography findings could prove to be a diagnostic tool for COVID-19.
‘Long COVID’ may be linked to nerve damage in the cornea
A team of investigators used corneal confocal microscopy to identify corneal nerve damage in cases of long COVID.
COVID-19 has changed surgical preferences
A new report has found that glaucoma specialists’ procedure of choice has changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
CRISPR-Cas13b prevents SARS-CoV-2 transmission in laboratory study
Australian researchers reported investigating the potential use of CRISPR, the gene-editing technology, to stop SARS-CoV-2 virus transmission in infected human cells.
Are first signs of COVID-19 seen in the retina?
A team of investigators has found that the retina could offer signs of possible COVID-19 infection before they appear in other parts of the body.
AAVCOVID vaccine: A combination of factors harnessing COVID-19
The primary barriers to COVID-19 vaccine development are manufacturing constraints.
Increase in black fungus infections offers new COVID-19 challenge
Physicians in India have reported 7,200 documented cases of mucormycosis infections in patients with severe COVID-19 infections.
AMA unveils newly adopted trainee, resident policies
The American Medical Association recently announced policies adopted by physician and medical student leaders from all corners of medicine on the final day of the Special Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates.
Effect of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 may have lasting impact
In an observational study, investigators are looking at the role of antibody secreting plasmablasts and GC B cells induced by the COVID-19 vaccines.
Predicting pandemics with early warning system
MedShr Insights has developed an early warning system that applies natural language processing, artificial intelligence, and machine learnings.
AMA policy: Equitable distribution of resources needed to fight COVID-19
The American Medical Association is advocating equitable resource distribution of vaccinations to assist low-income countries.
Unlocking the keys to mild COVID-19 cases in infants
According to investigators, infants may have an edge over adults, with babies demonstrating a stronger immune response to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
AAO study: More than 96% of US ophthalmologists are vaccinated against COVID-19
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is calling on its members to continue to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines and encourage people to get vaccinated, including their staff.
Future looks promising for telemedicine
Amid pandemic, physicians and patients have embraced technology.
Home IOP monitoring may be aftereffect of COVID-19 pandemic
Option could prove to enhance safety for both patients and staff.
Optical dispensary conversions
Practices can turn a moment of crisis into a win-win for all.
Physician shines spotlight on mass distribution of azithromycin for trachoma control
Investigators find increased treatment regimen is effective and long-lasting for patients.