This literature review assessed the level of distance and near visual acuity provided by either a multifocal or accommodating intraocular lens (IOL), and the reported rates of spectacle independence, patient-reported visual symptoms, and patient satisfaction with the lenses available in the United States. Source: AAO
Features of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) on OCT were assessed at an international consensus meeting to determine which might convey an increased risk of geographic atrophy (GA) development. Source: AAO
A secondary analysis of data from 2 Postnatal Growth and ROP (G-ROP) studies compared anti-VEGF treatment with laser therapy for short-term prevention of retinal detachment in type 1 retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Source: AAO
A questionnaire was given to patients following eye removal to assess the rate of phantom eye pain (PEP) and patient health-related quality of life (QoL). Source: AAO
A secondary analysis of data from the LAMP study assessed factors affecting response to 3 different concentrations of atropine in terms of change in spherical equivalent and elongation of axial length during a 2-year period. Source: AAO
A study was conducted to determine which factors influence patients to complete patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure questionnaires following laser vision correction surgery. Source: AAO
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