Ophthalmology
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Injectable Fluocinolone Acetonide Long-Acting Implant for Noninfectious Intermediate Uveitis, Posterior Uveitis, and Panuveitis: Two-Year Results.
To determine the effect of an injectable fluocinolone acetonide implant (FAi) in eyes with noninfectious intermediate uveitis, posterior uveitis, or panuveitis. ⋯ It is feasible to place a long-acting FAi in an outpatient setting, without prolonged adverse events attributed to the implant injection procedure. The FAi effectively controlled intraocular inflammation in all eyes in the study, and at the last follow-up, all implanted eyes demonstrated an improvement in visual acuity. Elevated IOP that occurred in 18% of FAi-implanted eyes was managed by standard means. The FAi implant is a promising approach for patients with noninfectious intermediate uveitis, posterior uveitis, or panuveitis who do not respond to, or are intolerant to, conventional therapy.
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Historical Article
The Evolution of the American Board of Ophthalmology Written Qualifying Examination.
Since the inception of board certification in ophthalmology in 1916, a written assessment of candidates' knowledge base has been an integral part of the certification process. Although the committee structure and technique for writing examination questions has evolved over the past 100 years, the written qualifying examination remains an essential tool for assessing the competency of physicians entering the workforce. To develop a fair and valid examination, the American Board of Ophthalmology builds examination questions using evidence-based, peer-reviewed literature and adheres to accepted psychometric assessment standards.