Psychosocial distress, including depression, has been reported following Mohs micrographic surgery, and the risk for psychosocial distress appears to increase with age. Source: AAO
Changes to the retina are found early in Alzheimer’s disease, readability of patient glaucoma educational materials falls short, a target for curbing ocular blood vessel growth is identified, and the 2023 Harrington Prize is awarded to 2 ophthalmologists. Source: AAO
Aqueous-humor screening could provide a less invasive alternative to vitreous biopsy for diagnosing and monitoring vitreoretinal lymphoma. Source: AAO
Vitrectomy with retinectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) can achieve high rates of success even without removing the lens. Source: AAO
Dacryops, or lacrimal gland cysts, vary in size and location, and often appear similar to other ocular cysts, making diagnosis difficult. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a systematic literature review to ascertain the reported ocular side effects and potential uses of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitors. Source: AAO
The most successful retinal detachment repairs appear to occur within a shorter duration of time after macular detachment—no more than 2 days is ideal. Source: AAO
Paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) on OCT scans appears to be a highly specific and predictive test for arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (arteritic-AION). Source: AAO
Photophobia experienced by patients with chronic ocular pain correlates with increased pain-related brain activity on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Source: AAO
Subthreshold micropulse laser may offer a treatment alternative to standard laser for some patients with diabetic macular edema and a central retinal thickness of 300–400 μm. Source: AAO