This randomized controlled trial examined the effects of botulinum toxin type A on postoperative hypertrophic scarring of the medial canthal area. Source: AAO
An FDA advisory committee unanimously backed teprotumumab as the first nonsurgical treatment for thyroid eye disease, according to a press release by Horizon Therapeutics. Source: AAO
The authors of this randomized trial examined the benefits of phacoemulsification alone or in combination with goniosynechialysis in patients with primary angle-closure glaucoma. Source: AAO
This week, female medical students outnumber the men for the first time, a fascinating retinitis pigmentosa masquerade and contact lens waste is repurposed into training material for guide dogs. Source: AAO
This population-based study evaluated the incidence of optic neuritis and risk of conversion to multiple sclerosis (MS) among people from South Korea. Source: AAO
This prospective study evaluated whether postoperative latanoprost affects central macular thickness (CMT) after uneventful cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma. Source: AAO
In this study, the authors describe the effectiveness of a technique to revive the natural eyelid and alleviate periorbital wrinkles in Asian women. Source: AAO
This retrospective study examined factors impacting refractive outcomes after combined phacoemulsification and pars plana vitrectomy (phacovitrectomy). Source: AAO
This retrospective study evaluated treatment of high hyperopia using LASIK with an aberration-neutral profile and large ablation zone. Source: AAO
This week, the world’s first snow leopard cataract surgery, zebrafish appear to be resistant to endophthalmitis and an oculomotor test for Parkinson disease gains breakthrough status. Source: AAO