In a small study, more than 15% of young adults with transient monocular vision loss had cardiac or neurologic abnormalities that could suggest more serious underlying issues. Source: AAO
Certain topographic and tomographic features in children with high astigmatism remain stable over time, meaning these features can be used to rule out keratoconus. Source: AAO
The ranibizumab Port Delivery System may offer an attractive treatment alternative to monthly intravitreal injections for patients with neovascular AMD. Source: AAO
While systemic corticosteroids are often the first option for treating pediatric noninfectious uveitis (NIU), they cannot be used over the long term due to their side effect profile. Source: AAO
A contact lens for monitoring IOP shows promise, older patients may benefit less from LASIK than younger patients, and a new project aims to restore sight through whole-eye transplantation. Source: AAO
The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2023 include how more severe hypertension ups the risk of retinal vein occlusion, observations of psychosocial distress in elderly patients who have had Mohs micrographic surgery, and updates from ophthalmology journals. Source: AAO
From conducting cataract surgery in patients with spherophakia to diagnostic testing for ocular myasthenia gravis, here’s a look at 2023’s most popular 1-Minute, Basic Skills, Clinical, and Interview Videos. Source: AAO
Intermittent exotropia (IXT) treated with recession–resection surgery had fewer reoperations over the long term compared with IXT treated with bilateral lateral rectus muscle recession surgery. Source: AAO
A survey-based study suggests that many patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension feel body weight discussions with their health care providers leave a lot to be desired. Source: AAO
Patients with retinal vein occlusion may be at increased risk for certain cardiovascular conditions according to this 20-year multinational study. Source: AAO