A patient positioning study using head-mounted sensors suggests that minimizing preoperative head movement could slow the progression of fovea-on rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Source: AAO
The IRIS Registry provides a broad array of ophthalmology patient information. In this study, investigators leveraged that information to investigate demographic factors that increase the risk of thyroid eye disease (TED). Source: AAO
New-onset AMD occurs after treatment with certain antibiotics, the inventors of OCT receive the 2023 Lasker Award, older patients with glaucoma don’t have reduced general quality of life, and some outcomes in neovascular AMD were affected by pandemic-related delayed care. Source: AAO
In children, using adjustable-focus spectacles for self-refraction was found to be noninferior to other types of autorefraction. Source: AAO
Internal limiting membrane (ILM) flaps show reasonable anatomic closure and visual improvements for the treatment of macular telangiectasia type 2 (MacTel) macular holes. Source: AAO
For macular holes or epiretinal membrane, pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) + phacoemulsification shows comparable outcomes to separately performed procedures. Source: AAO
Identifying the risk factors for proptosis recurrence after orbital decompression for Graves orbitopathy may help surgeons decide the proper timing for this procedure. Source: AAO
Deep-learning models detect retinal abnormalities, certain groups remain underrepresented in ophthalmology fellowships, and a USC startup receives funding in stem cell research for geographic atrophy. Source: AAO
The risk of hearing changes has been reported in association with teprotumumab (Tepezza) treatment. Patients given teprotumumab may benefit from regular audiometric testing. Source: AAO
Increased IOP is seen when patients ride elevators after having surgical gas tamponade, researchers are developing a smart lens that uses a tear-based charger, the FDA defers approval of a bevacizumab biosimilar for wet AMD, and more. Source: AAO
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