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GCA Quiz 🧠 Quiz: Inflammatory Markers in Giant Cell Arteritis   Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) remains a diagnostic challenge, especially when systemic symptoms are subtle or absent. While temporal artery…

Central serous chorioretinopathy is a chorioretinal disease characterized by a serous neuroretinal detachment in the active disease stage. This neuroretinal detachment is associated with defects in the retinal pigment epithelial…

Overview of Photodynamic Therapy (PDT): PDT is a treatment for choroidal pathologies, involving intravenous infusion of a photosensitizing agent (e.g., Verteporfin) followed by targeted light exposure at 689 nm. Standard…

  Laser Fundamentals Definition: Laser = Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Components: Optical Resonator: Comprises mirrors forming a cavity where light circulates. Gain Medium: Amplifies light (e.g., laser…

Study Overview Purpose: To identify underlying genetic diagnoses (familial exudative vitreoretinopathy [FEVR] or telomere biology disorders [TBD]) in preterm infants with atypical retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) using genetic testing and…

Study Overview Purpose: Evaluates the safety of same-day bilateral intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) injections in preterm infants with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Design: Retrospective, multicenter case series involving…

  Central Serous Chorioretinopathy (CSCR) Overview: CSCR is characterized by subretinal fluid accumulation due to increased choriocapillaris blood flow and permeability, often linked to elevated cortisol or corticosteroid use.  Emerging…