The oculocardiac reflex (OCR) is a common occurrence during strabismus surgery. Identifying at-risk patients and instituting an intraoperative anesthesia protocol may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with OCR. Source: AAO
Children with cataracts who undergo surgery, particularly at a very young age, are more likely to develop strabismus or nystagmus. Source: AAO
A large-scale literature review reveals corneal opacity–related vision loss continues to be a major global issue that disproportionately impacts regions least equipped for its management. Source: AAO
Brain plasticity may enable vision restoration after pediatric cataract surgery, the first spray for inducing mydriasis is approved, patients with AMD have unique gut microbiota, and myopia increases POAG risk in older adults. Source: AAO
Complete posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) in the fellow eye may indicate a lower likelihood of progression to bilateral retinal detachment. Source: AAO
Criteria for effectively diagnosing myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) are presented in this comprehensive literature review. Source: AAO
The ranibizumab Port Delivery System (PDS) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may involve more risk of adverse effects than monthly injections. Source: AAO
A large-scale investigation links age, race, ethnicity, and insurance status with failure to follow through with anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Source: AAO
A small retrospective study suggests that repeating corneal crosslinking can be effective and well tolerated in patients with progressive keratoconus. Source: AAO
The absence of retinal fluid after anti-VEGF treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) correlated with better outcomes in this 2-year post hoc study. Source: AAO