Smartphone apps could be used to measure exophthalmos
A smartphone-based tool could be an alternative to the Hertel exophthalmometer in measuring eye protrusion (exophthalmos). Source: AAO
- Posted on: Oct 24 2023
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A smartphone-based tool could be an alternative to the Hertel exophthalmometer in measuring eye protrusion (exophthalmos). Source: AAO
Acquisition of ophthalmology practices by private equity firms appears to have some influence on utilization and spending over time, although accurately assessing these trends is difficult. Source: AAO
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at risk for dry eye, OCT-A imaging may be able to detect a precursor condition to dementia, and Qlosi (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) for adult presbyopia is approved in the United States. Source: AAO
More than 95% of patients at a large US cataract surgery center were found to have some level of meibomian gland atrophy, which could impact ocular surface integrity and surgical planning. Source: AAO
Vitamin A deficiency in children with autism spectrum disorder has been found to cause a spectrum of ocular findings associated with xerophthalmia. Source: AAO
Populations with limited English proficiency may be more prone to diabetic retinopathy, bacterial infections could cause severe ROP, and the Knights Templar Eye Foundation awards a grant for oculocutaneous albinism research. Source: AAO
A novel patient-reported outcomes instrument could help guide uveal melanoma treatment by quickly assessing a patient’s symptoms, worry, and discomfort after plaque radiation therapy. Source: AAO
Investigators studied the real-world efficacy of bimatoprost sustained-release (SR) implants on IOP and other glaucoma measures in patients who had and had not received selective laser trabeculoplasty. Source: AAO
A large multicenter cohort study was conducted to validate findings from the earlier E-ROP study, which found that no infants who had a birth weight >750 g and were born at or after 27 weeks’ gestational age developed new treatable retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) after 37 weeks’ gestational age. Source: AAO
Real-world study data indicate that when compared with traditional trabeculectomy, PreserFlo MicroShunt implantation leads to better visual outcomes and fewer complications. Source: AAO
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