This retrospective interventional cohort study evaluated the effect of primary needling at the time of insertion of the XEN microstent on postoperative needling rates. Source: AAO
Predictive errors after pediatric IOL implantation remain highly variable. This retrospective case series study compared the accuracy of the Barrett Universal II formula with the Holladay 2, Hoffer Q, and SRK/T in predicting postoperative refraction for pediatric IOL implantation. Source: AAO
This study looked at the location at which vascular caliber is measured and its association with nonperfusion and diabetic retinopathy (DR) severity differences. Source: AAO
Records of patients with retinal vein occlusion (RVO) and poor visual acuity were assessed to determine the effectiveness of anti-VEGF therapy in this population.. Source: AAO
From facial swelling following the COVID-19 vaccine to a new approach to iridodialysis repair, here’s a look at the year’s most popular 1-Minute videos, clinical/surgical videos, and interviews. Source: AAO
Survey data reveal a gender compensation gap for the first year of practice for ophthalmologists and a gender difference in the success of compensation negotiations. Source: AAO
A narrative literature review of studies provide an overview of the adverse ocular effects reported with the 4 types of COVID-19 vaccine currently available. Source: AAO
Researchers used conjunctival swabs to collect tears from eyes within 48 hours of confirmation of the virus RNA in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 and found evidence of a higher possibility of viral transmission. Source: AAO
Investigators reviewed records of patients treated at a single center with anti-VEGF for inflammatory choroidal neovascularization (CNV) to determine the long-term effects, particularly features seen on OCT. Source: AAO
Using microscopy, investigators in Brazil analyzed enucleated eyes of patients who had died of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to determine whether viral particles and associated proteins had penetrated into the retinas. Source: AAO