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In this edition, diet, genetics and family history play role in AMD progression; omega-3 fatty acids may improve vision in dry AMD; long-term dopamine treatment may delay onset of diabetic retinopathy; and more.
Diet, genetics and family history play role in AMD progression
Omega-3 fatty acids may improve vision in dry AMD
Long-term dopamine treatment may delay onset of diabetic retinopathy
Anti-VEGF injections decrease aqueous VEGF levels in diabetic retinopathy
Novel ERG method aids in monitoring patients with posterior uveitis
References:
Williams BK. What to do for your patient with early dry AMD. Presented at: American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting; April 22-26, 2022; Washington.
Prokopiou E, et al. A prospective, randomised, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled study assessing the potential effects of omega-3 fatty acids supplementation on dry age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt disease. Presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting; May 1-4, 2022; Denver.
Allen RS, et al. Dopamine treatment delays diabetic retinopathy onset in a retrospective study. Presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting; May 1-4, 2022; Denver.
Mynampati BK, et al. Aqueous levels of VEGF decrease after serial intravitreal injections of anti-VEGF agents in patients with diabetic retinopathy. Presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting; May 1-4, 2022; Denver.
Than NTT, et al. Flicker ERG findings in posterior uveitis. Presented at: Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting; May 1-4, 2022; Denver.
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