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Characterization of autoimmune eye disease in association with Down’s syndrome by Zaki, Amr M., Pasadhika, Sirichai, Huang, Jerry C., Thomas, Akshay S., Burkholder, Bryn M., Lim, Lyndell L., Llop, Stephanie M., Suhler, Eric B., Adamus, Grazyna, Rosenbaum, James T.

“…Background Autoimmunity and deficiency of the transcription factor autoimmune regulator protein (AIRE) are known associations with Down syndrome (DS). Lack of…”
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Biologics for the treatment of noninfectious uveitis: current concepts and emerging therapeutics by Thomas, Akshay S

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWThere is mounting evidence supporting the use of biologic therapeutics for the management of noninfectious uveitis (NIU). This review…”
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Rickettsial neuroretinitis: A report of 2 cases by Awh, Caroline C., Thomas, Akshay S.

“…The authors present two cases of neuroretinitis caused by Rickettsia rickettsii infection. Case 1 is a 24-year-old male who presented with 2 months of vision…”
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Longitudinal Assessment of the Choroidal Vascularity Index in Eyes with Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion-Associated Cystoid Macular Edema by Pant, Praruj, Kundu, Anita, Rathinavelu, Jay K., Wei, Xin, Agrawal, Rupesh, Stinnett, Sandra S., Kim, Jane S., Thomas, Akshay S., Fekrat, Sharon

“…Introduction Cystoid macular edema (CME) is the most common cause of central vision loss in eyes with branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO eyes). In recent…”
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The effect of select systemic medications on outcomes in diabetics with central retinal vein occlusion by Simmons, Kirsten, Singh, Pali, Borkar, Durga S., Birnbaum, Faith, Thomas, Akshay S., Fekrat, Sharon

“…Background: Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO); however, it is unclear whether certain commonly used medications…”
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A case of giant cell arteritis presenting with nodular posterior scleritis mimicking a choroidal mass by Awh, Caroline, Reichstein, David A., Thomas, Akshay S.

“…Herein we present a case of giant cell arteritis presenting with nodular posterior scleritis and exudative retinal detachment mimicking a choroidal mass. A…”
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Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography and Fundus Autofluorescence Evaluation of Torpedo Maculopathy by Thomas, Akshay S, Flaxel, Christina J, Pennesi, Mark E

“…The authors describe the spectral-domain optical coherence tomography and fundus autofluorescence findings in a case of torpedo maculopathy. Spectral-domain…”
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Systemic antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants in eyes with branch retinal vein occlusion by Singh, Pali P., Borkar, Durga S., Robbins, Cason B., Kim, Jane S., Birnbaum, Faith, Gomez-Caraballo, Maria, Thomas, Akshay S., Fekrat, Sharon

“…Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of systemic antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants on the structural and functional outcomes…”
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Multimodal imaging in infectious and noninfectious intermediate, posterior and panuveitis by Thomas, Akshay S., Lin, Phoebe

“…Given the heterogeneity of uveitis, markers of inflammation vary from patient to patient. Multimodal imaging has proven itself to be critical for accurate…”
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Orbital arteriovenous fistula presenting with choroidal pulsations on optical coherence tomography by Thomas, Akshay S, Hsu, S Tammy, Vajzovic, Lejla

“…To describe a case of orbital arteriovenous fistula diagnosed based on choroidal pulsations on optical coherence tomography (OCT). A 69-year-old female…”
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CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION IN YOUNG INDIVIDUALS: A Comparison of Risk Factors and Clinical Outcomes by Rothman, Adam L, Thomas, Akshay S, Khan, Kirin, Fekrat, Sharon

“…To compare the presentation and outcomes of patients younger than 50 years versus patients aged 50 years and older with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)…”
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Local treatment of infectious and noninfectious intermediate, posterior, and panuveitis: current concepts and emerging therapeutics by Thomas, Akshay S., Lin, Phoebe

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWLocal therapeutics play an important role in the management of infectious and noninfectious uveitis (NIU) as well as certain masquerade…”
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USE OF THE ISCHEMIC INDEX ON WIDEFIELD FLUORESCEIN ANGIOGRAPHY TO CHARACTERIZE A CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION AS ISCHEMIC OR NONISCHEMIC by Thomas, Akshay S, Thomas, Mridul K, Finn, Avni P, Fekrat, Sharon

“…To understand the relationship between baseline ischemic index (IsI) values on ultra-widefield fluorescein angiography and classification as ischemic central…”
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Ocular manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease by Thomas, Akshay S, Lin, Phoebe

“…PURPOSE OF REVIEWExtraintestinal manifestations (EIMs) of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are numerous and can often involve the eye. This review highlights…”
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SUBRETINAL TRANSPLANTATION OF AN AUTOLOGOUS RETINAL FREE FLAP FOR CHRONIC RETINAL DETACHMENT WITH PROLIFERATIVE VITREORETINOPATHY WITH AND WITHOUT MACULAR HOLE by Thomas, Akshay S, Mahmoud, Tamer H

“…To describe the surgical technique for subretinal transplantation of an autologous retinal free flap in cases of chronic retinal detachment with proliferative…”
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Occlusive retinal vasculitis: novel insights into causes, pathogenesis and treatment by Arepalli, Sruthi R., Thomas, Akshay S.

“…Occlusive retinal vasculitis (ORV) has a large differential diagnosis and varied therapeutic approaches. This review highlights existing and novel causes and…”
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IMPLICATIONS OF COMPLETE POSTERIOR VITREOUS DETACHMENT IN EYES WITH CENTRAL RETINAL VEIN OCCLUSION by Zheng, Yuxi, Woodward, Richmond, Feng, Henry L, Lee, Terry, Zhang, Xinxin, Pant, Praruj, Thomas, Akshay S, Fekrat, Sharon

“…To evaluate the status of the posterior vitreous hyaloid on presenting optical coherence tomography images of the macula and its relationship to clinical…”
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EFFECT OF SYSTEMIC BETA-BLOCKERS, ACE INHIBITORS, AND ANGIOTENSIN RECEPTOR BLOCKERS ON DEVELOPMENT OF CHOROIDAL NEOVASCULARIZATION IN PATIENTS WITH AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION by Thomas, Akshay S, Redd, Travis, Hwang, Thomas

“…Recent studies have suggested that the use of systemic beta-blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers can induce…”
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SHORT-TERM OUTCOMES AFTER INTERIM TREATMENT WITH BROLUCIZUMAB: A Retrospective Case Series of a Single Center Experience by Awh, Caroline C., Davis, Emily C., Thomas, Mridul K., Thomas, Akshay S.

“…To examine outcomes of eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration that were switched to brolucizumab because of an unsatisfactory response to…”
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Poor Control of Sarcoidosis-Related Panuveitis with an Antibody to IL-23 by Thomas, Akshay S., Rosenbaum, James T.

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