Using clinical examination images, investigators reviewed and evaluated the feasibility and reproducibility of a quantitative vascular severity scale for assessing retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) cases. Source: AAO
Patients who underwent orbitotomy for primary intraconal tumors were evaluated for the rate of postoperative severe vision impairment (PSVI) and the most common risk factors for impairment. Source: AAO
A laboratory-based study compared modular transfer function (MTF) in IOLs with 1 of 2 distinct IOL opacification patterns vs. IOL controls. Source: AAO
Using a patient population from the randomized FAST clinical trial which studied the efficacy and safety of antimetabolites for noninfectious uveitis, investigators assessed whether these agents had an effect on patient quality of life (QoL). Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the rate of SARS-CoV-2 in tears collected from patients with COVID-19 in intensive care units in Italy and the rate in healthy participants. Source: AAO
A once-daily dose of the novel drug omidenepag isopropyl showed the same efficacy as twice-daily dosing and was more tolerable for patients. Source: AAO
This study looked for cases of actinic granuloma in patient records covering a 6-year period to discover its clinical manifestations. Source: AAO
A 72-month randomized controlled study confirmed the long-term safety of laser iridotomy on corneal endothelium in primary angle-closure suspects. Source: AAO
This large-scale multicenter trial evaluated data from patients with moderate to severe dry eye disease for associations between risk factors and severity of DED signs and symptoms. Source: AAO
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is seeking an editor-in chief for Ophthalmology, the Academy’s flagship peer-reviewed journal. Source: AAO