This week, 2 pharma giants are slapped with a hefty $526 million fine, turmeric shows promise for canine uveitis and researcher share a cautionary tale of anti-VEGF for ROP. Source: AAO
This retrospective cross-sectional study examined the relationship between oral metformin use and development of AMD. Source: AAO
The authors conducted a phase 1, dose-escalation, open-label clinical trial designed to determine the safety, reactogenicity and immunogenicity of an mRNA vaccine against SARS-CoV-2. Source: AAO
This single-center, comparative, retrospective case series compared femtosecond laser-assisted big-bubble deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (F-DALK) with manual non-laser DALK (M-DALK). Source: AAO
This week, surgeons use stem cells to replace the ocular surface of chemical burn victims, Allergan stops manufacturing TrueTears and scientists suspect face masks may promote dry eye disease. Source: AAO
The authors investigated whether hydroxychloroquine can serve as postexposure prophylaxis after interaction with confirmed COVID-19 cases. Source: AAO
Researchers compared dry eye metrics and corneal nerve morphology in patients undergoing SMILE and femtosecond laser-assisted LASIK (FS-LASIK). Source: AAO
This prospective, observational study investigated the presence of SARS-CoV-2 on the environmental surfaces of an ophthalmology examination room after visits by asymptomatic patients who had passed COVID-19 triage. Source: AAO
This week, neuroscientists glean clues as to why optical illusions make our heads spin, a new face mask inconspicuously measures eye movements and researchers make a surprising discovery about (real) crocodile tears. Source: AAO
This paper describes the outcomes of secondary full-thickness macular holes (FTMHs) treated with topical therapy. Source: AAO