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Riboflavin-ultraviolet A collagen crosslinking used in photoactivated chromophore for infectious keratitis has bactericidal efficacy for both antibiotic resistant and non-resistant bacteria

UVA-Riboflavin Cuts Antibiotic-Resistant, Non-Resistant Bacteria

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For photoactivated chromophore for infectious keratitis using riboflavin-UVA collagen crosslinking
Certain measures of air pollution correlate with dry eye disease

Measures of Air Pollution Linked to Dry Eye Disease

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Higher ozone levels and lower humidity levels linked to DED, but no correlation seen for PM10
Inhalation of "poppers

Case Report Describes Loss of Vision After Popper Inhalation

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Disruption of inner and outer segment layers, confined to fovea in both eyes of 52-year-old man
Retinoblastoma survivors have increased risk of chronic conditions

Risk of Chronic Conditions Up for Retinoblastoma Survivors

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After exclusion of ocular conditions and SMNs, excess risk persisted for bilateral disease only
Both rigid gas permeable contact lens surface and multipurpose contact lens care solutions impact adhesion rates of Acanthamoeba castellanii trophozoites

Lens Surface, Care Solution Affect Adhesion of Acanthamoeba

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Adhesion of AC trophozoites greater to untreated FP lenses; Boston Simplus reduces adhesion rates

February 2016 Briefing – Ophthalmology

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Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Ophthalmology for February 2016. This roundup includes the latest...
For patients with diabetic macular edema

Anti-VEGF Agents Linked to Visual Acuity Improvement in DME

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From baseline to two years, improvement noted with three anti-VEGF agents
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that the evidence is currently inadequate to weigh the benefits and harms of primary care screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults. These findings form the basis of a final recommendation statement

USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Visual Acuity Screening in Seniors

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Grade I recommendation for asymptomatic adults aged 65 years or older without vision problems
Patients with vitiligo have significant differences in terms of Schirmer test results

Vitiligo Patients Often Exhibit Abnormal Ocular Findings

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Patients have significant differences in Schirmer test results, lens, fundus findings
Further investigation of the addition of amphotericin B to Optisol-GS

Addition of Amphotericin B to Optisol-GS Needs Further Study

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Authors call for more research on the addition of amphotericin B to Optisol-GS