Signs and symptoms of mild-to-moderate meibomian gland disease show improvement in this phase 2 trial of a selenium sulfide ophthalmic ointment. Source: AAO
While conversion from esotropia to nonsurgical exotropia in children is rare, hyperopia is not necessarily the cause of this phenomenon. Source: AAO
Sight-impaired commuters may be able to negotiate subways via an app, a new treatment for AMD-related geographic atrophy (GA) is approved, high fat intake could increase DR risk, and more. Source: AAO
Blue light–filtering IOLs help reduce new glaucoma after cataract surgery, 3D scaffolding supports longer-lasting cultured RPE cells, and niacin intake could reduce glaucoma risk in women. Source: AAO
For treating persistent uveitic macular edema, the dexamethasone implant remains the superior choice in comparison to repeated ranibizumab or methotrexate injections. Source: AAO