A study conducted in Hong Kong found that treatment with atropine 0.05% eye drops led to lower 2-year rates of myopia incidence and myopic progression than either atropine 0.01% drops or placebo. Source: AAO
Children who received atropine for myopia control did not have a dose-related benefit in the 20 years after treatment. Source: AAO
An increase in ocular trauma is seen in areas where fireworks are legal, a potential link between subconjunctival hemorrhage and lower bleeding disorder rates is noted, and the holiday season means more eye injuries from flying corks. Source: AAO
Patients with diabetes may experience faster closure of corneal epithelial defects after vitreoretinal surgery if they are prescribed topical insulin rather than artificial tears postoperatively. Source: AAO
A randomized controlled trial compared final cycloplegic refraction with tropicamide 1% vs cyclopentolate 1% in a general population of children with brown irides. Source: AAO
In cases of uncomplicated primary RRD repair, prophylactic laser treatment appears to lower the chances of developing tears or retinal detachments in the fellow eye. Source: AAO
For patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, not receiving panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) laser treatment appears to be a primary risk factor for ultimately requiring pars plana vitrectomy. Source: AAO
Mandatory post-call relief improves sleep time and wellness measures for ophthalmology residents, visual impairment is increasing among younger adults, and the travoprost intracameral implant is approved by the FDA. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a retrospective case series study to determine which clinical factors of noninfectious uveitis (NIU) were predictive of imaging abnormalities consistent with a diagnosis of demyelination. Source: AAO
Children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction (CNLDO) who need probing and intubation for otitis media are at higher risk of multiple tympanostomy tube placements in the ear later on. Source: AAO
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