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How Much Does a Mask Protect You? The Jury's Still Out

News November 20, 2020

So this new study ― which found that these kinds of masks don't appear to offer a big benefit to the wearer ― may feel a little bit like whiplash.
Extended-Release Glaucoma Drugs Eagerly Anticipated

News November 19, 2020
Pilocarpine Promising as Presbyopia Treatment

News November 18, 2020

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UK COVID-19 Update: MHRA Assessing Oxford Vaccine, R Falls

News November 27, 2020

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Ethnic Minority Doctors 'Less Likely to Experience Pandemic Teamwork'

News November 27, 2020
Risk of STIs in Over-45s Reaches Record High

News November 27, 2020

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Amyloid in the Retina Correlates With Alzheimer's Brain Changes

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2020

Researchers have identified amyloid in the retina of living patients with cognitive decline and correlated this with brain changes.
AAO 2020

Extended-Release Glaucoma Drugs Eagerly Anticipated

Medscape Medical News November 19, 2020
How to Combat Post-keratoplasty Infections Isn't Always Clear

Medscape Ophthalmology November 3, 2020

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Review Shows That Pharma Payments Do Influence Prescribing

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2020
Ocular Side Effects Possible With Checkpoint Inhibitors

Reuters Health Information November 27, 2020
Medical Leaders Launch Grassroots Doctors' Alliance

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2020
Prediabetes Linked to Macular Thinning

Reuters Health Information November 20, 2020
AAO 2020

Pilocarpine Promising as Presbyopia Treatment

Medscape Medical News November 18, 2020
AAO 2020

Fluocinolone Implant Real-World Experience Matches DME Trials

Medscape Medical News November 16, 2020
EMA Panel Backs Roclanda Eyedrops, New Option for Glaucoma

International Approvals November 16, 2020
AAO 2020

Collagen Crosslinking Shows Promise for Keratitis

Medscape Medical News November 15, 2020

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How to Combat Post-keratoplasty Infections Isn't Always Clear

Viewpoint November 3, 2020

Dr Christopher Rapuano explores why there is still no consensus on obtaining fungal rim cultures on all endothelial keratoplasty surgeries.
AAO 2020

Conference Coverage November 13, 2020

Read clinically focused news coverage of key developments from AAO 2020
How Face Masks May Be Hurting Doctors' Bedside Manner

Commentary November 11, 2020
Industry Payments Go Mostly to KOLs -- Does It Matter?

Commentary November 4, 2020

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Fast Five Quiz: Exudative AMD Management

Fast Five Quiz November 5, 2020

How much do you know about the management of wet AMD? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
Fast Five Quiz: Exudative AMD Presentation and Diagnosis

Fast Five Quiz November 4, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Diabetic Macular Edema

Fast Five Quiz October 20, 2020
Fast Five Quiz: Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Fast Five Quiz October 15, 2020

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Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations of COVID-19

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology November 20, 2020
Ocular Manifestations of COVID-19 and Treatment Side Effects

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology November 13, 2020
Teleophthalmology: An Essential Tool in the Era of COVID-19

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology November 6, 2020
Effectiveness of Switching Between TNF Inhibitors in axSpA

Arthritis Research & Therapy October 7, 2020
AI in Cornea, Refractive, and Cataract Surgery

Current Opinion in Ophthalmology September 29, 2020
Discontinuation of Hydroxychloroquine in Older SLE Patients

Arthritis Research & Therapy September 23, 2020

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AAO 2020

November 14-17, 2020 Virtual
EURETINA 2020

October 02-4, 2020 VIRTUAL
ASRS 2020

July 24-28, 2020 Seattle, Washington

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Review Shows That Pharma Payments Do Influence Prescribing

Medscape Medical News November 27, 2020

While many physicians resist the idea that pharma payments influence their prescribing, a new review finds a dose-response relationship between the two.
CMS' Final Rule on Stark Law Is Mixed Bag, Observers Say

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2020
Medical Leaders Launch Grassroots Doctors' Alliance

Medscape Medical News November 25, 2020
North Dakota Nurses Fight Policy Asking Infected HCWs to Stay on Job

Medscape Medical News November 24, 2020

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