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Topical NSAIDs may lessen odds of cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery
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$4 Million Contributed to Establish Chair for The Vision Center at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
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VIDEO: Advances in vitreous cutter technology
FLORENCE, Italy — At the FLOREtina meeting, Donald J. D’Amico, MD, talks about new forms of vitreous cutters, including ultrasonic and laser probes. New advances in vitreous cutter technology aim at improving efficiency, precision and stability in the eye.
Broader Strategies Urged To Counter Painkiller Over-Prescribing
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