Publications by authors named "Paola Rivera-Morales"

Purpose: To describe the ophthalmology primary practice emphasis area by underrepresented in medicine (URiM) status using the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Diplomates database.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Methods: The study was based on a retrospective review of the ABO database from 1992 to 2020.

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Purpose: To evaluate a novel sutureless glueless technique using a triple-layer dehydrated amniotic membrane (TLDAM) for pterygia excisions in surgical time, postoperative pain, epiphora, irritation, and FBS.

Methods: Twenty eyes with pterygia underwent excision with mitomycin C. The conjunctival defect was closed with TLDAM placed on the dried scleral bed with the edges of the amniotic membrane tucked under the edges of the conjunctival defect.

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