Retrospective patient data were reviewed to explore outcomes in eyes implanted with trifocal IOLs following laser keratorefractive surgery for myopia or hyperopia. Source: AAO
In this Phase 3 randomized, controlled clinical trial, investigators evaluated the safety and efficacy of dichoptic amblyopia therapy vs. continued refractive correction alone in children aged 4 to 7 years with unilateral amblyopia caused by anisometropia and/or mild strabismus. Source: AAO
This week, cataract extractions are linked to lower dementia risk, a new model for studying oculocutaneous albinism is revealed, and patients express satisfaction with a vision self-test smartphone app. Source: AAO
The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2021, including several articles on COVID-19 and vaccinations, and implications for eye disease. Source: AAO
Following a Toxoplasma gondii infection outbreak in Santa Maria City, Brazil, the authors investigated the prevalence of ocular abnormalities in a consecutive case series of 187 vertically exposed infants. Source: AAO
This systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature evaluated whether combined epithelial retinal membrane (ERM) and internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling offered advantages in postoperative visual outcomes over ERM peeling alone. Source: AAO
Investigators compared the rate of ocular complications, particularly lagophthalmos, between preseptal and pretarsal botulinum toxin injections in patients with benign essential blepharospasm (BEB). Source: AAO
This study analyzed visual and refractive outcomes in patients with keratoconus undergoing cataract surgery with a toric IOL implantation. Investigators compared IOL prediction accuracy between newer keratoconus-adjusted formulas and several conventional formulas. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a post hoc analysis evaluating panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) treatment and re-treatment patterns in the Phase 3 randomized, controlled RIDE and RISE trials of ranibizumab. Source: AAO
This prospective study was conducted to evaluate the progression and magnitude of change in IOP in patients undergoing surgery for glaucoma. Source: AAO