A 12-month study found that daily low-level red light (LLRL) exposure produced good results in children with nonpathologic myopia, emmetropia, or low hyperopia treated at a single center, but the results may not be generalizable to a wider population. Source: AAO
People who have had trabeculectomies are vulnerable to flap ruptures from airbag deployment in a car crash, persistent blindness and vision difficulty are noted in certain US areas, and risk of open-angle glaucoma may be higher in patients with allergic diseases. Source: AAO
A study of patients with diabetic macular edema (DME) or neovascular AMD (nAMD) found better 4-year maintenance of driving vision in patients with more anti-VEGF injections in their first year of treatment. Source: AAO
A systematic review and meta-analysis compared the incidence of sympathetic ophthalmia after primary repair vs after primary enucleation/evisceration in patients with full-thickness open-globe injury. Source: AAO
Hyperintensity of optic nerve T2 and optic nerve atrophy appear to be relatively common among patients with isolated glaucoma and may not be indications for further work-up. Source: AAO
A retrospective cohort study compared the effectiveness of a single injection of subconjunctival triamcinolone with a topical steroid for inflammation prophylaxis following phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Source: AAO
A 4-year observational study of children and adolescents with bilateral myopic maculopathy, conducted at a single ophthalmic hospital in China, reported that more than 12% of eyes progressed during the time period. Source: AAO
More patients are receiving treatment for keratoconus in the United States, but race, ethnicity, and insurance status are among several factors that could impact access to treatment or care. Source: AAO
Certain sociodemographic factors may be associated with development of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, in adults with strabismus. Source: AAO
A single-center review of open globe injuries involving no light perception vision suggests that clinical features may have little to do with visual outcomes, but some vision may be recoverable with surgical repair. Source: AAO
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