The PreserFlo MicroShunt is being studied for use in children, the global burden of cataract continues to rise, and verteporfin has potential against the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Source: AAO
Australian investigators analyzed case data to determine the clinical features of lacrimal gland disease. Source: AAO
Investigators studied 20-year trends in Medicare reimbursement rates for common glaucoma procedures. Source: AAO
Researchers assessed the association between fenofibrate use and development of diabetic macular edema, progression to proliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR), or progression to vision threatening DR. Source: AAO
The pandemic has negatively impacted ophthalmology research, AMD rates are rising in the United States, combined ophthalmologist–rheumatologist visits help patients with uveitis, and Case Western Reserve University has received a large NEI grant for neural eye research. Source: AAO
As an initial strategy, observation of patients with RRD who are asymptomatic may outweigh risks of surgery, when there appears to be a low risk of progression. Source: AAO
This study described treatment patterns of intravitreal anti-VEGF injections for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and measured retreatment and complication rates. Source: AAO
Investigators used national survey data of subjective, self-reported visual function and objective VA to assess sociodemographic disparities in visual function in adolescents. Source: AAO
A multicenter cohort study investigated whether the proteomic signature of a patient with noninfectious uveitis can predict the need for systemic immunomodulatory therapy. Source: AAO
Visual outcomes and photoreceptor integrity were compared among 3 drainage techniques, with the result that perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) may lead to inferior outcomes. Source: AAO