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Alert FDA Clears New Treatment for Dry Eye (Cequa) Cequa is a patented, novel, proprietary nanomicellar formulation of cyclosporine A in a clear, preservative-free, aqueous solution.
FDA Approvals, August 17, 2018

AI System Accurately Detects 53 Kinds of Eye Disease In 'jaw-dropping' trial results, researchers find that an artificial intelligence system was as effective as some of the world's best eye experts in spotting diseases that could lead to blindness.
Medscape Medical News, August 17, 2018
T-Cell Immune Responses Drive Neurodegeneration in Glaucoma
Reuters Health Information, August 17, 2018
AI in Ophthalmology: A Brave New World Coming
Medscape Ophthalmology, August 16, 2018
Three Eye Conditions Linked to Higher Alzheimer's Risk
Medscape Medical News, August 14, 2018
Glasses May Boost Productivity for Rural Workers
Reuters Health Information, August 13, 2018

Trabeculectomy Outcomes Different for Patients of African Vs European Descent
Reuters Health Information, August 2018
A 6-Year-Old Boy With Bone Swelling: USMLE Question A 6-year-old boy presents with fever, lethargy, weight loss, and painful bone swelling. Which pathology is most likely the cause of his presentation?
Osmosis, August 2018
3D Bioprinting Promising for Artificial Corneas In a proof-of-concept study, researchers have established the feasibility of engineering artificial corneal structures using 3D bioprinting.
Reuters Health Information, July 2018

The Woman With Multiple Sclerosis and Blurry Vision Why is this 65-year-old patient with relapsing-remitting MS having decreased vision in her right eye?
Medscape Ophthalmology, July 30, 2018
Dry Eye: Targeted Therapy
Medscape TV, April 30, 2018
A Boy With Suddenly Failing Vision
Medscape Ophthalmology, April 18, 2018
A 63-Year-Old Woman With Decreased Vision
Medscape Ophthalmology, April 3, 2018
'What Are These Bumps I See All Over?'
Medscape Family Medicine, March 22, 2018

Ocular Abnormalities in Congenital Zika Syndrome This report details ocular abnormalities associated with Zika infection, underscoring the need for an early eye-screening exam for infants in which congenital Zika syndrome is suspected.
August 2018

Improving Accuracy for IOL Selection in Cataract Surgery
July 2018
Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Presbyopia
June 2018
Imported Congenital Rubella Syndrome, United States, 2017
June 2018
Role of Intestinal Microbiome in Ocular Inflammatory Disease
May 2018

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Leonard V. Messner, OD, Professor of Optometry, Pennsylvania College of Optometry, Elkins Park, Pennsylvania; Executive Director, Illinois Eye Institute/Illinois College of Optometry, Chicago, Illinois
Leonard V. Messner, OD, has disclosed the following relevant financial relationships:
Serve(d) on the scientific advisory board for: King-Devick Technologies
Serve(d) as a speaker for: Carl Zeiss Meditec
Received research grant from: Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness
Carlo J. Pelino, OD, Assistant Professor, Pennsylvania College of Optometry; Director, Chief, Primary Care, Chestnut Hill Eye Clinic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Carlo J. Pelino, OD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.
Christina M. Sorenson, OD, Retired Clinical Dean, Associate Professor, Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona; Optometrist, Scottsdale, Arizona
Christina M. Sorenson, OD, has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.

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