Endophthalmitis risk and energy drinks top 2020 retina coverage
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Endophthalmitis risk in relation to patient mask wearing during intravitreal injections and the impact of energy drinks on the retina topped this year’s retina coverage.
Read some of the top-performing retina articles from 2020 below.
Face masks on patients may contribute to endophthalmitis risk
Patients wearing face masks during intravitreal injections may be at a higher risk of endophthalmitis. Read more.
Study explores retinal effects of energy drinks
The consumption of energy drinks leads to acute, reversible changes in retinal vascular density parameters, according to a study presented at the virtual Euretina meeting. Read more.
Systemic drugs and their ocular symptoms can complicate treatment
Drugs that treat systemic diseases can be lifesaving, but when these drugs lead to poor ocular health or vision, the treatment paradigms can be difficult to balance. When a systemic disease and its treatment are negatively affecting vision, hard choices need to be made. Read more.
Alzheimer’s disease may be detectable from changes in the foveal avascular zone
Evaluating changes in the foveal avascular zone using OCT angiography to identify Alzheimer’s disease may be a quicker, easier and less invasive diagnostic strategy than traditional methods. Read more.
COVID-19 changes uveitis treatment management
The pandemic has changed the way ophthalmologists treat and manage patients with uveitis, according to a panel discussion at the virtual American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting. Read more.
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