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Blood Vessels in the Eye May Diagnose Parkinson's Disease

News November 29, 2020

With the help of machine-learning algorithms, images of the vasculature of the eye may open a window to a new way of diagnosing neurological disease.
How Much Does a Mask Protect You? The Jury's Still Out

News November 20, 2020
Extended-Release Glaucoma Drugs Eagerly Anticipated

News November 19, 2020

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UK COVID-19 Update: MPs Briefed on NHS Pressures, LAMP Test Accuracy

News December 1, 2020

These are the UK coronavirus stories you need to know about today.
Could Immunity Passports Follow COVID-19 Vaccinations?

News December 1, 2020
Liver Cancer 10-times More Likely in Men with HFE p.C282Y Homozygous Haemochromatosis

News December 1, 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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Diabetic Retinopathy May Predict Greater Risk of COVID-19 Severity

Medscape Medical News December 1, 2020
River Blindness May Have Stopped Spreading in Most of the Americas

Reuters Health Information November 30, 2020
RSNA 2020

Blood Vessels in the Eye May Diagnose Parkinson's Disease

Medscape Medical News November 29, 2020
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

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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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Thousands of Doctors' Offices Buckle Under Financial Stress

Kaiser Health News December 1, 2020

The HealthPartners Central Minnesota Clinic is part of a wave of COVID-related closures starting to wash across America, reducing access to care in areas already short on primary care doctors.
6 Big Changes Coming for Office-Visit Coding

Medscape Business of Medicine December 1, 2020
Medicare Payments Could Get Tougher for Docs

Medscape Business of Medicine December 1, 2020
Scott Atlas Resigns as Special Adviser to Trump on Coronavirus

Reuters Health Information November 30, 2020

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