This week in the news, inhaled and intranasal steroids increase IOP, antioxidant supplements for AMD appear safer than beta-carotene, and the FDA approves brolucizumab for diabetic macular edema (DME). Source: AAO
This study compared outcomes in orbital sinusitis treated before and after transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin B injection therapy became commonplace. Source: AAO
Emergency department imaging data was used to determine how many patients with retinal artery occlusions received recommended stroke workups. Source: AAO
This meta-analysis was conducted to assess the possibility that eye allergies, eye rubbing, and atopy could increase risk for keratoconus. Source: AAO
In this study, all patients with primary open-angle glaucoma had microvasculature loss (defects) to some degree, with disc hemorrhage contributing to an increased risk of wedge defects. Source: AAO