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Case-control study shows reduction in new-onset GA, particularly in nondiabetic patients
Higher rates of progression, interventions, systemic events versus retinopathy without apnea
Significantly lower risk of diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy
But the trial was halted when the funder changed its business focus
Significantly lower risk of diabetic macular edema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy
But the trial was halted when the funder changed its business focus
Ophthalmology Case Studies
Tropical parasitic disease is often asymptomatic, but beware of unexplained ocular symptoms
Case highlights risk-benefit considerations with concurrent bilateral intravitreal injections
Authors discuss how best to diagnose and manage him, given the absence of any symptoms
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Propensity-matched analysis favored the C3 inhibitor over avacincaptad pegol at 12 and 24 months
Studies show 90% reduction in intravitreal treatment burden, durable effect on vision, anatomy
Updates to device, refill syringe, manufacturing process restore function to expected level
Improved visual acuity, lower prevalence of biomarkers of progressive disease in second eye
Association with optic neuropathy in observational data needs further study to assess causality
"There are more supportive measures we can take without resorting to antibiotic eye drops"
While insurers rarely reject requests, they can take weeks to approve anti-VEGF injections
Infections were extremely rare when surgeons relied only on low-strength povidone iodine