Less vision loss due to inflammation associated with sympathetic ophthalmia was seen following long-term treatment with immunomodulatory therapy (IMT), particularly alkylating agents, than with corticosteroid therapy. Source: AAO
An additional risk of dementia is not seen with most forms of herpes zoster virus (HZV) infection, except for herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO). Source: AAO
A vision-oriented mindfulness program appears to improve the impact of visual snow syndrome, certain factors may prevent those with diabetes from seeking eye care, the FDA rejects reproxalap for dry eye disease, and patients with myopia may see a reduced risk of diabetic retinopathy. Source: AAO
The presence of madarosis, ulceration, and/or telangiectasia in an incisional eyelid biopsy is strongly predictive of a case of eyelid basal cell carcinoma. Source: AAO
Ultra-widefield imaging showed relatively poor ability to identify horseshoe tears in a recent study, especially within the superior quadrant of the retina. Source: AAO
In a Chinese population, 7% of patients with noninfectious uveitis were found to have uveitic macular edema (UME). Many effective treatments for UME are now available. Source: AAO
Ocular trauma leaves elderly patients at risk for some neurologic and cardiovascular conditions, keratoconus is seen in young men with ADHD, and iron levels could be a biomarker for ocular toxoplasmosis. Source: AAO
Results from a large US-based health survey indicate that among children, race/ethnicity, region, and economic stability may have an effect on the development of vision difficulties. Source: AAO
According to one recent simulation model, ophthalmology is forecasted to have one of the worst workforce adequacy rankings among medical specialties in the United States by the year 2035. Source: AAO
For managing rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) in eyes with an optically empty vitreous, scleral buckle may offer better outcomes than pars plana vitrectomy or a combined procedure. Source: AAO