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October 19, 2017 (HealthDay News)

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Burden of Visual Impairment Tied to Socioeconomic Indicators

The burden of visual impairment is associated with socioeconomic indicators, with higher prevalence in regions with a lower human development index (HDI), according to a study published online in JAMA Ophthalmology.

October 16, 2017 (HealthDay News)

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New Screening Tool Can Identify Diabetic Retinopathy

A new screening tool can adequately detect risk of diabetic retinopathy in adults with diabetes in low-income communities in Mexico, according to a study published in the October issue of Preventing Chronic Disease.

October 13, 2017 (HealthDay News)

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Aqueous Humor Can Serve as Surrogate Tumor Biopsy

A novel method will allow for analyses of tumor-derived DNA in eyes with retinoblastoma (Rb) undergoing salvage therapy that have not been enucleated, according to a study published online in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Quiz Question of the week from StatPearls

Which of the following muscles is the affected most in Graves disease?

A) Inferior rectus

B) Superior rectus

C) Medial rectus

D) Lateral rectus

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