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Eyes with dislocated lenses may be misdiagnosed with acute primary angle-closure glaucoma
Neglected ocular history and signs of ocular trauma most commonly resulted in misdiagnosis in patients with acute angle-closure glaucoma secondary to lens dislocation, according to a study.The retrospective study included 526 patients diagnosed with ac…
Switch to EHR increases length of time physicians spend on clinical examination
Implementation of an electronic health record system in a glaucoma practice increased patient examination time but did not change patient perceptions, according to a study.The study included 131 patients who sought treatment at a glaucoma practice and …
PPV improves macular sensitivity in BRVO with serous retinal detachment
Pars plana vitrectomy may be more effective in improving macular sensitivity in branch retinal vein occlusion patients with serous retinal detachment compared with patients with cystoid macular edema, according to a study.The interventional case series…
PPV improves macular sensitivity in BRVO with serous retinal detachment
Pars plana vitrectomy may be more effective in improving macular sensitivity in branch retinal vein occlusion patients with serous retinal detachment compared with patients with cystoid macular edema, according to a study.The interventional case series…
Rotational stability, good visual acuity seen with toric IOL
A toric IOL provided sufficient rotational stability to correct pre-existing astigmatism in cataract surgery, according to a study.The prospective, observational study included 48 eyes of 32 cataract patients with corneal astigmatism of 1 D or greater …