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July 2015 Briefing – Ophthalmology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for July 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Local degranulation of mast cells is associated with acute ocular inflammation

Mast Cell Degranulation Linked to Ocular Pathology

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Provokes acute ocular inflammation, dilation, permeability of choroidal vessels
Rates of ganglion cell + inner plexiform layer atrophy mirrors that of whole brain atrophy in multiple sclerosis

Optical Coherence Tomography IDs Brain Atrophy in MS

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Retinal atrophy mirrors whole-brain atrophy over time, as measured by optical coherence tomography
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that there is currently insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement based on an evidence review published online July 20 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF: More Evidence Needed for Visual Acuity Screening

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More research needed to assess benefits and harms of screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults

June 2015 Briefing – Ophthalmology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for June 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Real-time ultrawide field retinal image evaluation by nonphysician imagers can accurately detect diabetic retinopathy and help reduce center image grading burden

UWF Retinal Imaging Process Could Reduce Practice Burden

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Real-time ultrawide field retinal imaging has high sensitivity, specificity for detecting referable DR

May 2015 Briefing – Ophthalmology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for May 2015. This roundup includes the latest...
Changes in bacteria populations may be one reason why people who wear contact lenses are more prone to eye infections

Ocular Bacteria Differ for Contact Lens Wearers

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Finding may explain why lens wearers are more prone to infection
New U.S. government research connects severe vision loss with poverty

CDC: Low-Income Southerners at Highest Risk of Vision Loss

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Restricted access to eye and health care likely to blame, study authors suggest
For patients with diabetes

Personalized Assessments During Eye Visits Don’t Lower HbA1c

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No benefit for personalized education, risk assessment performed during ophthalmologic visits