This week, herpes zoster ophthalmicus cases have tripled in the past 12 years, the Lensar laser is cleared to make micro radial incisions and Zeiss has launched the first dual-speed swept-source OCT/OCTA. Source: AAO
This prospective phase 3b/4 study assessed the long-term efficacy and safety of intravitreal aflibercept with or without rescue photodynamic therapy for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy. Source: AAO
This prospective randomized study compared the 3-dimensional epithelial remodeling in patients undergoing LASIK versus small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE). Source: AAO
Following 3 reports of syringe malfunction, AmEx Pharmacy has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of 1 lot of 31-gauge syringes containing bevacizumab (1.25 mg/0.05 ml). Source: AAO
This cross-sectional retrospective study assessed patterns of axonal loss and demyelination in the optic nerve of patients with multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Source: AAO
This week, Alembic’s tobramycin ointment gains FDA approval, microglia limit damage after retinal detachment and quantum dots could combat retinitis pigmentosa. Source: AAO
This paper compares the visual and refractive outcomes of transepithelial corneal crosslinking (CXL) and photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) in eyes with low myopia. Source: AAO
This study highlights how spectral-domain OCT (SD-OCT) measurements may be potential biomarkers for Alzheimer disease (AD). Source: AAO
This paper examines the pathogenesis of congenital oculonasal synkinesis in a pediatric patient and discusses the implications of disparate craniofacial findings. Source: AAO
This study compares 12-month functional outcomes of corneal crosslinking (CXL) using standard versus accelerated protocols in patients with progressive keratoconus. Source: AAO