Macula

Spontaneous Closure of Macular Holes Related to Diameter, Study Finds

It occurred within two months in approximately 25% of small, idiopathic FTMH and 55% of idiopathic FTMH with a diameter <150µm.
04/11/2024

OCT-A Biomarkers Can Predict Conversion to Exudative MNV

“Anastomosis and loops" and vessel density were useful to demonstrate change within a year in nonexudative eyes.
02/15/2024

Double-Layer Sign Portends Fourfold Higher Risk of Exudative Macular Neovascularization

However, a related finding—shallow irregular RPE elevation—does not improve predictive ability.
10/17/2023

Certain Macular Regions Indicative of MS Progression

The retinal nerve fiber and ganglion cell layers are both important in early detection of the disease.
07/19/2023

Macular Focus

Pinpoint your knowledge toward understanding how the structures here give rise to various conditions.
07/15/2023

Study Identifies Macular Hole Staging Biomarker

A high posterior vitreous separation height may indicate greater risk for progression, especially among females.
05/31/2023

Seven-step Scale Grades MacTel Severity

Researchers pinpointed three SD-OCT features to identify patients at risk of greater VA decline: hyperreflectivity, pigment and EZ loss.
12/14/2022

Upcoming Events

August 14, 2024

The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET


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September 8, 2024

Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter:  Paul Karpecki, OD

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September 9, 2024

The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters:  Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Lucas Lindsell, OD, MD
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