Researchers used patient chart data to assess whether biologic treatments for cancer lead to onset of uveitis and related ocular complications, and to make recommendations about future treatment. Source: AAO
This week in the news, home visual acuity tests improve teleophthalmology, patients express hesitancy about having cataract surgery, and few medical students are choosing ophthalmology as a specialty. Source: AAO
This systematic literature review focuses on links between vitamin D deficiency, genetic polymorphisms of vitamin D, and uveitis. Source: AAO
This study reviewed adverse postoperative bleeding outcomes in patients who received ketorolac during oculofacial surgeries. Source: AAO
Investigators studied visual outcomes, complications, and need for additional eye operations in the first 5 years after pediatric cataract surgery. Source: AAO
A subanalysis of the First-line Antimetabolites as Steroid-sparing Treatment (FAST) uveitis trial looked at outcomes in the subgroup of patients with uveitic macular edema. Source: AAO
To expedite postsurgical healing, surgeons at a single center in France created a technique for single-stage repair following total orbital exenteration. Source: AAO
An augmented version of the Knapp procedure had better outcomes for patients with double elevator palsy, including greater postoperative reduction in hypertropia and a lower re-operation rate. Source: AAO
This study compares intraocular pressure (IOP) measured with and without use of a Barraquer wire eyelid speculum in newborns. Source: AAO
This week in the news, rheumatoid arthritis in older adults increases the risk of glaucoma, the first suprachoroidal injectable for macular edema is on the market, and eye bank donations are up from 2020 levels. Source: AAO