A clinical trial found that using half-dose photodynamic therapy or subthreshold micropulse laser resulted in similar improvements in central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR). Source: AAO
The efficacy of bilateral inferior oblique (BIO) myectomy vs BIO recession, in combination with bilateral rectus recession, in children with V-pattern exotropia has not been well studied. Source: AAO
A small study found altered Pentacam readings and biomechanical features in many parents of children with keratoconus, suggesting possible heritability of the disease. Source: AAO
Some Alzheimer’s disease drugs may reduce the risk of AMD, the COVID-19 pandemic has a lasting impact on ophthalmology training, more green space at schools could reduce myopia incidence, and older women have a higher prevalence of dry eye. Source: AAO
A study of children who underwent surgery for unilateral nontraumatic cataract due to persistent fetal vasculature (PFV) found that 5 years after surgery, only a small percentage of eyes had achieved age-normal visual acuity. Source: AAO
This study investigated changes in utilization of glaucoma-related CPT codes before and after reimbursement cuts for angle-based stenting procedures were implemented. Source: AAO
While syphilitic uveitis is generally rare, it has been increasing in the United States in recent years. Source: AAO
A surge in acute primary-angle closure is reported in an area hit with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, poor vision leaves older adults with greater vulnerability to falls and fractures, and a self-guided surgical system helps train residents and fellows. Source: AAO
After 3 years of treatment, more myopic eyes of children aged 6–10 years responded to atropine 0.01% eye drops than to either atropine 0.02% eye drops or placebo. Source: AAO
Some concentrations of low-dose atropine have been shown to modestly decrease myopia progression with children with low or moderate myopia, but to date few studies have been conducted outside East Asia. Source: AAO
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