Investigators assessed corneal immunophenotype following simple limbal epithelial transplantation or conjunctival-limbal autograft in patients with ocular chemical burns. Source: AAO
A meta-analysis of physical activity’s impact on the development and progression of AMD followed patients for a mean of 7 years. Source: AAO
Investigators examined the risk and factors that lead to cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. Source: AAO
This week in the news, the FDA approves its first small-aperture IOL, Black patients have worse glaucoma visual field loss, and AI may be able to mimic the retina. Source: AAO
In the United States, gaps in insurance coverage or lack of insurance may lead to greater unmet needs for vision care in children and lower rates of vision screening. Source: AAO
Investigators assessed the accuracy of 5 IOL formulas for calculating refractive outcomes following the triple procedure of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK), phacoemulsification, and IOL implantation. Source: AAO
This study assessed graft survival following Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in eyes with pseudophakic and aphakic bullous keratopathy, with ACIOL vs. PCIOL. Source: AAO
The Notal Vision Home OCT system was evaluated for patient success in daily detection of fluid and collection of data, to improve treatment decisions for neovascular AMD. Source: AAO
A prospective longitudinal study of biometry data assessed changes in refraction and axial length in children following cataract surgery to determine risk factors for greater myopic shifts. Source: AAO
This week in the news, ophthalmologists are surveyed about social media use, a device for taking 3D retinal images attaches to slit lamps, and early treatment of corneal abrasions is cost effective. Source: AAO