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May 30, 2023 Pediatrics

Pediatrician Knowledge in Management of ‘Red Eye’ in Children

The most common cause of red eye with discharge in children is viral conjunctivitis. Knowledge is important so that clinicians are aware of more serious causes of red eye in children and to minimize unnecessary antibiotic use.

December 14, 2022 Orbit

Teprotumumab use for chronic thyroid eye disease

The monoclonal antibody teprotumumab has been shown to be effective in chronic thyroid eye disease, reducing double vision and proptosis.

November 18, 2022 Pediatrics

Using red light to control myopia progression in children

This study shows that in children with myopia and aged 8 to 13 years old, red light therapy can be a safe and effective new alternative treatment for myopia control.

August 31, 2022 Cornea

Eye Disease in Asymptomatic Contact Lens Wearers

Asymptomatic contact lens wearers may have undiagnosed eye disease and contact lens wear-related complications and may benefit from routine screening.

November 12, 2021 Vitreoretina

Using widefield OCT angiography to predict vitreous hemorrhage in diabetic retinopathy

With this new modality, a greater view of the retina is available.

October 18, 2021 Cornea

The utility of Meibomian gland dropout in diagnosing dry eye disease

Meibomian gland dropout can differentiate, in contact lens-wearers, those who have dry eye disease.

January 2, 2021 Neuro-ophthalmology

Methylphenidate can improve visual field testing outcomes

Used for attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, the drug has also shown potential use in eliminating some cognitive artifacts