This prospective case-control study evaluated the sensitivity and specificity of syphilis antibody testing in vitreous samples in order to determine its feasibility as a diagnostic test for syphilitic uveitis. Source: AAO
In children with albinism, foveal hypoplasia may be linked to additional retinal development occurring after birth. Source: AAO
Visual acuity outcomes after rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair appear linked to the timing between symptom onset and surgery. Source: AAO
Dry eye disease can affect a person’s job performance, saturated fat could lower AMD risk in men, and diastolic blood pressure is studied as a potential glaucoma measure. Source: AAO
Cohort data were reviewed to evaluate the psychosocial and mental health burden of children with simple congenital ptosis. Source: AAO
Five-year follow-up results from the Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study indicate that trabeculectomy surgery led to lower failure rates than tube surgery in patients with glaucoma. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the association between patient characteristics, medication usage, and incidence of new uveitis cases in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Source: AAO
Due to potential bacterial contamination, the FDA recommends clinicians and patients immediately stop the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. Source: AAO
According to this limited population study, AI-based image analysis appears to be as effective as manual reading when screening for diabetic retinopathy. Source: AAO
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) correlates with greater cystoid macular edema risk compared to Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). Source: AAO