This single-center study investigates whether previous intravitreal anti-VEGF injections are a predictor for posterior capsular rupture (PCR) during phacoemulsification. Source: AAO
This retrospective, longitudinal study assessed the impact of OCT signal strength and artifact on retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) measurement reliability. Source: AAO
This week, a cat named Jinx undergoes life-changing eyelid surgery, Orbis’s flying eye hospital trains eye care teams on U.S. soil and positive phase 3 results from Kala’s dry eye drops. Source: AAO
In this study, investigators evaluated the economic value of anti-VEGF treatments for U.S. patients with wet AMD. Source: AAO
Researchers describe a new preventive method to mitigate posterior capsule opacification after cataract surgery in children. Source: AAO
The authors characterized the clinical features of patients with direct immunofluorescence (DIF)-negative mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP). Source: AAO
Allergan’s bimatoprost implant (Durysta) is now the first approved intracameral, sustained-release therapy for lowering IOP in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Source: AAO
This week, scientists inject a CRISPR-based treatment into a human eye, a novel contact lens shows promise for red-green color blindness and a biologic eye drop for ocular graft-versus-host disease snags orphan drug status. Source: AAO
This prospective, observational case series evaluated the severity of macular vascular changes in children with sickle cell disease. Source: AAO
The authors analyzed the proportion of females presenting at 9 major ophthalmology conferences over a 3-year period. Source: AAO