A meta-analysis estimated the overall incidence of sympathetic ophthalmia (SO) and the rate of SO development after open globe injury. Source: AAO
This week in the news, a tactile braille display is available for iOS devices, researchers are developing a portable device to detect corneal ulcers, and two-thirds of pediatric ophthalmologists report musculoskeletal disease. Source: AAO
Investigators studied myopia prevalence in young Taiwanese children before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, after implementation of a school- and outdoors-based myopia prevention policy. Source: AAO
A systematic literature review was conducted to determine the efficacy and safety of optimizing biologic therapy in patients with noninfectious uveitis in remission after treatment. Source: AAO
A retrospective interventional case series assessed the impact of multifocal vs. monofocal IOLs on children’s visual development after cataract surgery. Source: AAO
Investigators compared improvements in visual outcomes between glasses treatment and no treatment in children with moderate bilateral astigmatism and normal vision. Source: AAO
This Ophthalmic Technology Assessment focuses on whether vitamins or homeopathic agents can help reduce or prevent ecchymosis following oculofacial surgery. Source: AAO
This week in the news, mental illness disorders are prevalent in children with strabismus, volunteering at a community clinic gives medical students more confidence in their eye care, and an academic ophthalmology department reviews how it met the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: AAO
Recent findings point to a significant decline in surgical procedures performed by ophthalmology residents during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: AAO
A post hoc analysis of fungal isolates, taken from 3 randomized fungal keratitis clinical trials, was conducted to assess change in resistance to natamycin and voriconazole. Source: AAO
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