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Read more about the article The non-surgical option for vitreoretinal diseases
A graphic of the ocriplasmin molecule Source: ThromboGenics
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The non-surgical option for vitreoretinal diseases

Ocriplasmin (ThromboGenics) is a first-in-class small molecule delivered through an intravitreal injection that targets fibronectin, laminin, and type IV collagen fibers that adhere the vitreous to the retina. The goal is to create a clean separation of the posterior vitreous cortex and the inner limiting membrane of the retina, thus avoiding a vitrectomy.

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May 1, 2012
Read more about the article Mooren’s ulcer vs. PUK: The difference can mean life or death
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Mooren’s ulcer vs. PUK: The difference can mean life or death

While Mooren's ulcer is by definition not associated with any systemic autoimmune disorder, it can be confused with corneal ulcers that are early warning signs of life-threatening diseases, said C. Stephen Foster, M.D., founder and president, Massachusetts Eye Research and Surgery Institute, Cambridge, and clinical professor of ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Boston.

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April 1, 2012
Read more about the article Distinguishing dendrites
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Distinguishing dendrites

Many epithelial lesions have a dendritic shape. Although most of these lesions are pseudodendrites, they are frequently misdiagnosed as herpes simplex virus (HSV). The shape differences between these dendrites are subtle, but do exist. EyeWorld spoke to two experts on the subject who weighed in on the telltale signs.

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March 1, 2012