Even 15 years after the initial procedure, corneal crosslinking appears to safely stabilize the cornea without the need for retreatment in most patients with progressive keratoconus. Source: AAO
A novel predictive scoring system aims to help quantify the risk of failure of plaque brachytherapy, a common treatment option for posterior uveal melanoma. Source: AAO
A small percentage of children who are seen for increased cup–disc ratio will develop glaucoma, most commonly in the first months following presentation. Source: AAO
A meta-analysis suggests that visual and anatomic outcomes after macular detachment surgery worsen the longer a patient experiences symptoms before seeking treatment. Source: AAO
Wavefront-guided photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) was found not only to be a safe and successful treatment option but also one that left 99% of patients highly satisfied. Source: AAO
In comparison with spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT), Pentacam OCT appears to underestimate corneal thickness following customized corneal crosslinking to treat keratoconus. Source: AAO
Centrally located corneal scarring due to herpes simplex virus appears to significantly decrease corneal nerve regenerative abilities in comparison to scarring located more peripherally. Source: AAO
The University of Edinburgh is awarding 12 scholarships in their Master of Surgery in Clinical Ophthalmology program through the support of The David and Molly Pyott Foundation. Source: AAO
Congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) is often seen in children with Down syndrome, but is harder to treat in this patient population. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated whether taking proton pump inhibitors and histamine-2 blockers is a potential risk factor for ocular toxoplasmosis development. Source: AAO