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Temporal artery ultrasound, EULAR criteria reliable diagnostics for giant cell arteritis
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Temporal artery ultrasound and EULAR score are reliable means for diagnosing giant cell arteritis, Mercy Bechtold, MD, said during her presentation at Kiawah Eye.
Polarization-sensitive OCT reveals scleral collagen fiber characteristics in highly myopic eyes
Use of polarization-sensitive OCT to identify scleral fiber patterns in highly myopic eyes may help develop targeted therapies for scleral abnormalities and mitigate damage to surrounding neural tissue, according to research.
‘EyePhone’ app evaluates eye movement to detect vestibular strokes
A novel smartphone app was shown to diagnose vestibular stroke symptoms via tracked eye movements in healthy volunteers with an accuracy similar to current clinical standard devices, researchers reported.
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OCT allows better planning of Mohs surgery
CHICAGO — OCT accurately staged skin cancers, allowing for better diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma, prediction of margins and improved planning for Mohs surgery, according to a study presented here.
Light stimulation may help delay AD progression, more research needed in older adults
SAN DIEGO — Light exposure and stimulation of the locus coeruleus may be a promising way to delay Alzheimer’s disease progression, according to a presenter at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.
Prioritizing treatment of underlying inflammation key in dry eye disease
Prioritizing the treatment of underlying inflammation may lead to better outcomes for patients with dry eye disease, according to speakers at the virtual OIS Dry Eye Innovation Showcase.
Home acuity test shows high repeatability, agreement with in-clinic visual acuity
A printable home vision test accurately measured visual acuity in ophthalmology outpatients and displayed high test-retest repeatability in a diagnostic study.
Intraoperative OCT-assisted DMEK positively impacts efficiency
Intraoperative OCT-assisted Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty gives surgeons a direct assessment of the graft orientation and apposition, which increases the safety and efficiency of the surgery, according to a study.
Intraoperative anterior segment OCT offers enhanced visualization
Intraoperative anterior segment OCT provides surgeons with heightened resolution of the structure of the eye and cross-sectional images of the anterior segment to provide extra detail during cataract and complex corneal surgeries.
Researchers attempt to define criteria for glaucomatous optic neuropathy
Defining objective criteria for glaucomatous optic neuropathy, rather than relying on clinical assessments alone, is needed for comparing outcomes across clinical research studies, according to a speaker at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.
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