Following 3 reports of syringe malfunction, AmEx Pharmacy has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 1 lot of 31-gauge syringes containing bevacizumab (1.25 mg/0.05 ml). Source: AAO
This cross-sectional retrospective study assessed patterns of axonal loss and demyelination in the optic nerve of patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Source: AAO
This week, Alembic’s tobramycin ointment gains FDA approval, microglia limit damage after retinal detachment and quantum dots could combat retinitis pigmentosa. Source: AAO
This paper compares the visual and refractive outcomes of transepithelial corneal crosslinking (CXL) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in eyes with low myopia. Source: AAO
This study highlights how spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT) measurements may be potential biomarkers for Alzheimer disease (AD). Source: AAO
This paper examines the pathogenesis of congenital oculonasal synkinesis in a pediatric patient and discusses the implications of disparate craniofacial findings. Source: AAO
This study compares 12-month functional outcomes of corneal crosslinking (CXL) using standard versus accelerated protocols in patients with progressive keratoconus. Source: AAO
Akorn, Inc. announced the approval of their generic steroid eyedrop, loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic suspension 0.5%. Source: AAO
The extent and progression of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) retinopathy can be monitored using en face OCT, according to this retrospective study. Source: AAO
This randomized controlled trial, also known as the Zhongshan Angle Closure Prevention (ZAP) trial, evaluated the efficacy of prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) in bilateral angle-closure suspects. Source: AAO