This week in the news, routine glaucoma screening in asymptomatic adults may not be needed, delaying anti-VEGF therapy for AMD leads to vision loss, and diabetes drugs could protect against eye disease. Source: AAO
This study focused on both the associations between dementia and cataract surgery and the associations between dementia and glaucoma surgery. Source: AAO
A diabetes rat model is used to examine structural changes in meibomian glands and lipid distribution in diabetes-induced meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). Source: AAO
Patients who feel they are treated with respect report improved quality of life. Understanding this can help ophthalmologists improve patient care. Source: AAO
The 2-year Pediatric Optic Neuritis (PON) Prospective Outcomes Study observed children with PON to assess etiologies, development of related neurologic conditions, and recurrence risk. Source: AAO
This week in the news, telemedicine screenings for retinopathy are cost effective, higher-income countries see better cataract surgery outcomes, and phase 3 data for a night vision disturbances therapy are now available. Source: AAO
This retrospective study investigated extended vitreous base laser treatment for Stickler syndrome by assessing rates of retinal detachment and visual acuity. Source: AAO
The benefit of photobiomodulation (PBM) to treat center-involved diabetic macular edema patients with good vision was examined with the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network’s (DRCR) Protocol AE. Source: AAO
COVID-19 infection seems associated with coagulation dysfunction that can cause hemi- or central retinal vein occlusion (HRVO or CRVO), in this study of patients under 50 years of age. Source: AAO
Investigators examined the influence of direct-to-consumer advertising on Internet search behavior pertaining to thyroid eye disease (TED) and teprotumumab. Source: AAO
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