The authors described the characteristics of hospitalized children who developed pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with COVID-19. Source: AAO
The FDA has cleared a novel ophthalmic solution of oxymetazoline hydrochloride (Upneeq) for acquired blepharoptosis, making it the only approved therapy for the condition. Source: AAO
In this study, researchers assessed visual field deficits following laser interstitial thermal ablation for mesial temporal lobe epilepsy. Source: AAO
This study assessed whether postoperative facedown positioning improves outcomes for large macular holes. Source: AAO
This week, an experimental eye drop may mitigate vision loss due to retinal vein occlusion (RVO), the first liquid retina prosthesis and a startling discovery that shark eyes are covered in teeth. Source: AAO
This study used an unsupervised artificial intelligence (AI) model to quantify central visual field (VF) loss patterns in eyes with glaucoma. Source: AAO
This retrospective study compared the postoperative outcomes of lumboperitoneal (LP) and ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts for management of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH). Source: AAO
The authors investigated whether ocular surface cells are susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Source: AAO
This prospective study compared femtosecond LASIK and small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) for myopia and myopic astigmatism. Source: AAO
This review investigated the role of social distancing, face masks and eye protection in preventing transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other betacoronaviruses. Source: AAO