An Academy Ophthalmic Technology Assessment explored the literature to assess the effect on patient outcomes of adjuvant mitomycin C used during dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). Source: AAO
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
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