This exploration of the incidence, features, timing, and risk factors for retinal tears after cataract surgery found long axial length and intraoperative complications the greatest risks. Source: AAO
This week in the news, simulators help medical students gain confidence in microsurgical skills, the FDA approves a ranibizumab biosimilar, and watch for the ocular symptoms of COVID-19. Source: AAO
Investigators in Argentina evaluated whether home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic had an effect on myopic shift at myopia onset. Source: AAO
A diagnostic predictive model for small choroidal melanoma determined survival and potential for vision loss and metastasis for patients receiving treatment immediately vs after observation. Source: AAO
A retrospective study assessed fenofibrates’ potency to limit progression of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) to vision-threatening DR. Source: AAO
Investigators assessed corneal immunophenotype following simple limbal epithelial transplantation or conjunctival-limbal autograft in patients with ocular chemical burns. Source: AAO
A meta-analysis of physical activity’s impact on the development and progression of AMD followed patients for a mean of 7 years. Source: AAO
Investigators examined the risk and factors that lead to cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery in patients with retinitis pigmentosa. Source: AAO
This week in the news, the FDA approves its first small-aperture IOL, Black patients have worse glaucoma visual field loss, and AI may be able to mimic the retina. Source: AAO
In the United States, gaps in insurance coverage or lack of insurance may lead to greater unmet needs for vision care in children and lower rates of vision screening. Source: AAO