A retrospective interventional case series assessed the impact of multifocal vs. monofocal IOLs on children’s visual development after cataract surgery. Source: AAO
Investigators compared improvements in visual outcomes between glasses treatment and no treatment in children with moderate bilateral astigmatism and normal vision. Source: AAO
This Ophthalmic Technology Assessment focuses on whether vitamins or homeopathic agents can help reduce or prevent ecchymosis following oculofacial surgery. Source: AAO
This week in the news, mental illness disorders are prevalent in children with strabismus, volunteering at a community clinic gives medical students more confidence in their eye care, and an academic ophthalmology department reviews how it met the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: AAO
A post hoc analysis of fungal isolates, taken from 3 randomized fungal keratitis clinical trials, was conducted to assess change in resistance to natamycin and voriconazole. Source: AAO
Recent findings point to a significant decline in surgical procedures performed by ophthalmology residents during the early part of the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: AAO
The Kali Drop device was used to measure adherence to using corticosteroid drops following glaucoma surgery and to compare adherence rates with target IOP outcomes. Source: AAO
Investigators assessed the efficacy and safety of mycophenolate mofetil plus oral prednisolone for Graves orbitopathy in a real-world setting. Source: AAO
Investigators analyzed data from the US FDA Adverse Event Reporting System over a 7-year period to evaluate spontaneous reports of retinal complications linked to pentosan polysulfate sodium use. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a retrospective review of long-term data to identify risk factors affecting graft survival in eyes undergoing Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty (DSEK) for corneal conditions, as well as the significance of endothelial cell density. Source: AAO