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The promise of large language models (LLMs) in medicine is no longer theoretical. But when it comes to ophthalmology—a field rich in nuance and subspecialty knowledge—can general-purpose models like OpenAI’s…

  Myopia is surging globally, especially in East Asia, prompting urgent research into effective control strategies. A recent randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Ophthalmology offers compelling insights into three…

Ophthalmology Board Exam MCQs on Whorled Shadows Retinal Pattern Pretest Select one answer per question. Feedback appears immediately after selection. Question 1: What is the primary clinical presentation of the…

Pretests on Vitreous Substitutes Quiz Quiz: Pretests on Vitreous Substitutes and Tamponades Q1. The vitreous body constitutes nearly 80% of the ocular volume. Which component is primarily responsible for maintaining…

  🔬 Laser Trials CVOS (1994) Macular edema: Grid laser reduced angiographic edema but did not improve vision. Neovascularization: Panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) should be deferred until NVI/NVA appears. BVOS (1984)…

A concise breakdown of the key points from the MyMiROPS Randomized Clinical Trial published in JAMA Ophthalmology (2025) on mydriatic microdrops for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening: 🧪 Study Purpose…

Byline: Based on research by Andrii Ruban et al., published in the Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology (2025) 🧠 Why Surgeons Needed a New Metric For decades, the Minimum Linear Diameter…

Subject: Review of Silicone Oil Droplets (SODs) as a Complication of Intravitreal Injections (IVIs) Executive Summary Intravitreal injections (IVIs) of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents and other medications are…

🧠 Study Purpose To evaluate the long-term safety and efficacy of pegcetacoplan, the first FDA-approved treatment for geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). 🧪 Study Design GALE…

  Summary Purpose of the Article The authors — Nikhil Bommakanti, Jose S. Pulido, Howard F. Fine, and Yoshihiro Yonekawa — critically examine the term “cyanescence”, which has been used…

Ophthalmology Board Prep Quiz   🧠 Overview Microcystic macular edema (MME) is a retinal condition characterized by small cystoid spaces within the inner nuclear layer (INL) of the retina. Initially…