This week in the news, the FDA approves a first-in-class treatment for lowering IOP, post-lockdown intravitreal injection challenges remain, and air pollution worsens the risk of acute glaucoma. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a systematic literature review to evaluate the current findings about the optimal energy dose for IOP reduction via selective laser trabeculoplasty. Source: AAO
A systematic literature review and a meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate possible links between uveitis and having anxiety and/or depression. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the association between the presence and severity of periventular leukomalacia and infantile strabismus complex in infants born prematurely. Source: AAO
Three-dimensional (3D)–printed custom frames for children are usually based on head images, but a new technology that uses 3D surface imaging captured via smartphone may have more widespread applications. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the rates of intraoperative and postoperative complications in uveitic eyes with cataracts and identified predictors of complications. Source: AAO
A case series of West African crystalline maculopathy (WACM) was analyzed to better understand the condition’s etiology, clinical and genetic features, and potential preventive and intervention strategies. Source: AAO
This week in the news, corneal grafts rejections are seen after COVID-19 vaccination, a smartphone app helps patients with AMD manage their diet, and race/ethnicity and economic status affect teenagers’ visual outcomes. Source: AAO
This study provides data that support outer retinal disruption (ORD) as an early manifestation in early-onset birdshot chorioretinopathy (BSCR), as seen on ocular imaging. Source: AAO
Scleral buckle with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) was examined for additional anatomic benefit and vision improvement compared to PPV alone for giant-retinal-tear–associated retinal detachments.. Source: AAO