Eye bank technicians measured endothelial cell density to evaluate possible anomalies in measurements. Heat maps revealed a discontinuity at and above 2500 cells/mm2. Source: AAO
An experimental gene therapy shows promise in Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA), Genentech issues a voluntary recall for Susvimo, and heavy smoking leads to increased RNFL thinning. Source: AAO
In a cohort study, children with idiopathic chronic anterior uveitis (iCAU) diagnosed at a younger age were more likely to have long-term ocular complications than those diagnosed at an older age. Source: AAO
A retrospective chart review examined whether direct immunofluorescence testing of buccal mucosa biopsies can detect ocular cicatricial pemphigoid. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the prevalence and clinical presentation of ophthalmologic abnormalities in children with brain tumors. Source: AAO
This study assessed the effects in the cornea and trigeminal ganglion of the pathophysiology from induced aqueous deficiency dry eye, and the therapeutic effect of pregabalin on pain. Source: AAO
This week in the news, retinal photographs may help predict Alzheimer’s disease, cataract surgery might not require anesthesia, and ophthalmology residents don’t always feel comfortable taking parental leave. Source: AAO
This study compared progression of refractive error in children with retinopathy of prematurity treated with either intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB), laser therapy, or IVB with subsequent laser. Source: AAO
While infantile conjunctivitis can affect up to 10% of children in the first year of life, vision-threatening infections are very uncommon. Source: AAO
A systematic literature review focused on current evidence for patient-specific orbital implants (PSIs) for the purpose of orbital fracture repair. Source: AAO