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An end-of-week review of retina news and stories from October 29-November 3, 2022.

This week in retina: October 29-November 3

Lynda Charters Enoch started her early “eye life” at the Schepens Eye Research Institute, Boston, which ultimately culminated in her current position as an Editor of 

The investigators suggested that the predicted metastasis-free survival for metastatic tumors may be worse than what they and other research groups have observed. 

Predicted metastasis-free survival based on gene expression profiling may not be accurate

A combination of posters, podium presentations, and instructional courses provided invaluable revelations to the ophthalmic community.

AAO 2022 recap: Research updates, innovations on the horizon presented at the Annual Meeting

The investigators undertook a study to determine the incidence of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments 1 year after cataract using the IRIS Registry data and to determine the demographic features, ocular comorbidities, and intraoperative factors associated with an increased risk of detachment development. 

Risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment rises following cataract surgery

Patients with a unilateral rhegmatogenous retinal detachment frequently ask about the risk of developing an RRD in their fellow eye.

Identifying risk factors for development of rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in fellow eyes

The results also showed that, compared to use of systemic antivirals alone, treatment with adjunctive intravitreal injections or early pars plana vitrectomy did not affect the time to development of retinal detachments.

Acute retinal necrosis: Retinal detachment rates are unaffected by early treatment with intravitreal antivirals, vitrectomy 

How long-term intravitreal steroid technology fits into a modern clinic.

Expanding our vision of steroid-eluting implants

A synopsis of the findings presented at EURETINA 2022 for ophthalmologists and retina specialists.

Reviewing insights from EURETINA 2022

European investigators describe how they address complications associated with silicone oil endotamponade in vitreoretinal surgery.

Dealing with complications of silicone oil

The contest will take place as part of World Retina Day, Saturday, September 3, from 8:30-9:30 CEST in Hall X2/Channel 7.

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