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OCT Angiography for the Diagnosis of Glaucoma: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology

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PURPOSE: To review the current published literature on the use of OCT angiography (OCTA) to help detect changes associated with the diagnosis of primary open-angle glaucoma. METHODS: Searches of the peer-reviewed literature were conducted in March 2018...

2019 Trainee Graduation

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Thirty-two Harvard Ophthalmology/Mass. Eye and Ear clinical trainees graduated on Thursday, June 20th. The ceremony celebrated eight Harvard Ophthalmology residents, the AY 2018–2019 Chief Resident and one optometry resident, as well as 22 clinical...

Submissions Open for 2019 Gragoudas Prize

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Evangelos Gragoudas, MD, will once again offer an award for outstanding work in retina published by a Mass. Eye and Ear Trainee. For 2019, there will again be two $5,000 prizes, one for clinical work and one for basic or translational. Competition Rules...

Early Experience With Ahmed Clear Path Glaucoma Drainage Device in Childhood Glaucoma

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PURPOSE: The aim was to evaluate the short-term outcomes of Ahmed clear path (ACP) valveless glaucoma drainage device in childhood glaucoma. METHODS: Retrospective chart review of all patients 16 years or below with childhood glaucoma who had ACP...

Primary Care Provider Familiarity and Compliance With Preferred Practice Patterns for Comprehensive Eye Examinations

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PURPOSE: To assess primary care practitioners' (PCPs) familiarity with American Academy of Ophthalmology Preferred Practice Pattern (PPP) guidelines on the frequency of comprehensive eye examinations (CEEs), and to explore their opinions and practices on...

The Use of Mobile Applications as Low-Vision Aids: A Pilot Study

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OBJECTIVE: To determine the most commonly used and highest-rated mobile applications (apps) for low-vision aids. METHODS: This was a convenience sample survey. Patients known to use low-vision apps at a nonprofit low-vision center (INSIGHT, Warwick, RI)...

Highlights from the 2019 Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion

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Harvard Ophthalmology hosted its Annual Meeting and Alumni Reunion on June 7-8. The CME-accredited event featured faculty and alumni lectures, award presentations, a poster contest and networking opportunities. The event was co-chaired by faculty members...

Risk Factors and Their Diagnostic Values for Ocular Metastases in Gastric Adenocarcinoma

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Objective: Gastric adenocarcinoma originates from the glands in the superficial layer or mucosa of the stomach. It is prone to metastases, of which ocular metastasis (OM) is rare, but once it occurs the disease is considered more serious. The aim of this...

Outcomes of Boston Keratoprosthesis Type I Implantation in Poland: A Retrospective Study on 118 Patients

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Background: Boston Keratoprosthesis Type I (BI-KPro I) is a synthetic cornea that can be used to restore vision in patients with corneal blindness. This retrospective study evaluated the outcomes of BI-KPro implantation in 118 patients. Material: The mean...

Detection of neovascularisation in the vitreoretinal interface slab using widefield swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography in diabetic retinopathy

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AIMS: To compare the efficacy of diabetic retinal neovascularisation (NV) detection using the widefield swept-source optical coherence tomography angiography (WF SS-OCTA) vitreoretinal interface (VRI) Angio slab and SS-OCT VRI Structure slab. METHODS: A...

Claes Dohlman, MD, PhD Receives Honorary Doctorate

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Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology, Emeritus and former Chair of Harvard Ophthalmology (1974-1989) was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal for his pioneering work in ophthalmology. University President Guy...

Topical netarsudil 0.02% as adjunctive therapy in refractory pediatric glaucoma

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PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of topical netarsudil 0.02% as adjunctive therapy in children with refractory pediatric glaucoma. METHODS: The medical records of patients ≤18 years diagnosed with pediatric glaucoma treated with topical netarsudil 0.02%...