Investigators used national survey data of subjective, self-reported visual function and objective VA to assess sociodemographic disparities in visual function in adolescents. Source: AAO
A multicenter cohort study investigated whether the proteomic signature of a patient with noninfectious uveitis can predict the need for systemic immunomodulatory therapy. Source: AAO
Visual outcomes and photoreceptor integrity were compared among 3 drainage techniques, with the result that perfluorocarbon liquid (PFCL) may lead to inferior outcomes. Source: AAO
AI–aided retinal imaging improves vascular disease screening, poor sleepers have higher risk of glaucoma, risk factors are identified for uveitis in JIA, and tips are available on how to predict postsurgical outcomes in patients with diabetes. Source: AAO
A retrospective chart review of patients with uveal melanoma confirmed that basal diameter is an independent risk factor for metastasis. Source: AAO
In a phase 2 study, 0.03 mg and 0.06 mg of varenicline for patients with dry eye showed statistically significant improvements in tear film production, through a mode of nasal drug delivery. Source: AAO
A study comparing women patients being treated with taxanes vs. tamoxifen for breast cancer found increased risks of epiphora, cystoid macular edema, and optic neuropathy in the taxanes group. Source: AAO
Improved visual acuity and high patient satisfaction are reported after phacoemulsification cataract surgery with an IC-8 IOL placed in one eye to improve depth of focus. Source: AAO
Belzutifan (Welireg) was used in one young patient to partially reduce hemangioblastoma size and vascularity. Source: AAO
Investigators compared the outcomes of immediate treatment of low-risk small choroidal melanocytic tumors versus treatment after further tumor growth was observed and found no higher risk of metastasis in the observation-first cases. Source: AAO