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Mashup Score: 0Physician perspective: Why are cornea specialists failing patients with limbal stem cell deficiency? - EyeWorld - 3 day(s) ago
Two physicians detailed Ocular Surface Stem Cell Transplantation with Systemic Immunosuppression for the treatment of severe ocular surface disease with limbal stem cell deficiency and obstacles to its adoption among corneal surgeons.
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Mashup Score: 1Treatment of limbal stem cell deficiency - EyeWorld - 8 day(s) ago
Identifying and treating patients with limbal stem cell dysfunction or deficiency can be a challenging process. Several physicians discussed how they handle these patients, including which techniques are available for mild to more severe disease.
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Peripheral ulcerative keratitis is an inflammatory condition that typically affects the peripheral cornea leading to corneal thinning and corneal melt. It is commonly associated with an underlying autoimmune process. Two physicians shared their experiences with diagnosis and management of the condition.
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Mashup Score: 0The EyeSustain Task Force on Electronic Instructions for Use (e-IFU) position paper and recommendations - EyeWorld - 15 day(s) ago
This column discussed exchanging physical IFU in ophthalmic surgical packaging for e-IFU, as presented in the joint position paper on the use of e-IFU released by EyeSustain, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, ASCRS, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
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Elizabeth Yeu, MD, having served as ASCRS president for the past year, reflected on her tenure and the future of the Society.
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Mashup Score: 1Handling persistent foreign body sensation - EyeWorld - 1 month(s) ago
Foreign body sensation is a common issue that may be associated with a wide range of conditions and may present with different signs and symptoms. Two ophthalmologists discussed this problem, including when they’re most likely to see it and how to diagnose it.
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Mashup Score: 1Sign up for EyeWorld Weekly - EyeWorld - 1 month(s) ago
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The embodiment of a teacher clinician scientist, an admirable teacher and physician, a close mentor to his learners: These are just a few descriptions from those nominating the recipient of this year’s ASCRS Educator Award, Nir Shoham-Hazon, MD.
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Mashup Score: 2Taking a closer look at ICL sizing and vault concerns - EyeWorld - 1 month(s) ago
There has been controversy around ICL sizing and vault for a long time, according to some physicians. Three experts discussed the topic in this article.
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The topic of ocular allergy and associated conjunctivitis is broad, ranging from seasonal to perennial, acute/episodic to chronic. EyeWorld asked an ocular surface specialist and an ocular allergist/immunologist to provide an overview on the topic.
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Edward Holland, MD, and Albert Cheung, MD, author the op-ed “Why are cornea specialists failing patients with limbal stem cell deficiency?” https://t.co/k2SB3qr4n7 #EyeWorldmagazine https://t.co/JN68d1gTRF