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This was the first prospective, randomized, multicenter study of repeated low-level red-light therapy for myopia control in children, a treatment currently approved in China for amblyopia. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 28 2022
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In this study, investigators at a single center in Germany compared contrast sensitivity in patients with both nuclear cataract and corneal guttae with that seen in patients with cataract alone. They compared the results of the triple DMEK procedure vs. cataract surgery alone in these patient groups. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 28 2022
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This is the first report of small fiber neuropathy on the ocular surface linked to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, with symptoms and morphologic landmarks similar to those seen with diabetic neuropathy and dry eye disease. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 27 2022
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This retrospective cohort study was conducted to determine whether the presence of noninfectious uveitis (NIU) leads to higher rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization due to severe disease, and/or death. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 26 2022
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This prospective, multicenter randomized clinical trial compared the efficacy of compression sutures plus intracameral air injection (CSAI) and thermokeratoplasty (TKP) for the management of acute corneal hydrops in patients with keratoconus. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 26 2022
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This retrospective study assessed the efficacy and safety of tocilizumab and anti–tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) agent for the control of ocular inflammation in patients with noninfectious uveitis and macular edema (ME). Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 26 2022
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This is the first assessment of the gender distribution of major ophthalmology and subspecialty society awards during the past 50 years. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 25 2022
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This prospective randomized study compared visual outcomes following wavefront-guided laser in situ keratomileusis (WFG-LASIK) surgery performed in one eye and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery performed in the other eye. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 25 2022
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In this Phase 3 randomized, controlled clinical trial, investigators evaluated the safety and efficacy of dichoptic amblyopia therapy vs. continued refractive correction alone in children aged 4 to 7 years with unilateral amblyopia caused by anisometropia and/or mild strabismus. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 24 2022
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This week, cataract extractions are linked to lower dementia risk, a new model for studying oculocutaneous albinism is revealed, and patients express satisfaction with a vision self-test smartphone app. Source: AAO

• Posted on: Jan 24 2022
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