A panel of international pediatric ophthalmologists and cornea specialists has developed a consensus definition of and diagnostic criteria for pediatric blepharokeratoconjunctivitis. Source: AAO
The All_Aboard app enables blind and visually impaired people to accurately and safely locate bus stops, drive-through IOP measurements are higher than in-clinic measurements, and dry eye symptoms lead to worse sleep quality. Source: AAO
In patients with diabetic retinopathy, widefield OCT-A showed a relatively good ability to detect retinal neovascularization when compared to fluorescein angiography (FA), the gold standard. Source: AAO
Using IOL formulas that are tailored to eyes with keratoconus optimizes predictive accuracy in these eyes, especially when the formulas incorporate total keratometry measures. Source: AAO
With the development of standardized protocols and consideration of bioethical concerns, artificial intelligence appears poised to have significant positive impacts in ophthalmology. Source: AAO
According to this study, different parts of the optic nerve naturally show different changes in signal intensity on MRI, suggesting that some degree of variability is normal and not necessarily indicative of disease. Source: AAO
Reports of eye pain, irritation, and infection related to fake Lumify eye drops prompt an FDA warning to avoid the purchase or use of South Moon, Rebright, or FivFivGo eye drop products. Source: AAO
In the United States, pediatric vision screening rates vary according to socioeconomic condition, features of keratoconus differ between Black and non-Black patients, and ocular steroid injections could increase the risk of new-onset glaucoma. Source: AAO
Although minority patients remain underrepresented in clinical trials for diabetic macular edema, a 20-year review suggests that this disparity is improving. Source: AAO