This paper describes the investigation, response and successful containment of an adenovirus outbreak in a NICU associated with contaminated handheld ophthalmologic equipment used during retinopathy of prematurity screening. Source: AAO
This week, ophthalmologists rank low on the list of burned out specialists, scientists unveil the world’s first self-curving cornea and Viagra strikes retinal photoreceptors (in Massachusetts, this time). Source: AAO
In this study, researchers assessed the safety and efficacy of fluorometholone 0.1% eye drops as an adjunctive therapy for trachomatous trichiasis (TT) surgery. Source: AAO
Researchers assessed functional and anatomic outcomes in patients who switched therapy for persistent macular edema due to central (CRVO) or hemiretinal vein occlusion (HRVO). Source: AAO
This study examines how modern neuroimaging has influenced the diagnosis of peduncular hallucinosis, a rare syndrome of vivid, dream-like visual hallucinations that intrude on normal wakefulness. Source: AAO
This week, RFID tags streamline services at a glaucoma clinic, artificial bug eyes steer self-driving vehicles and the ornamental Christmas berry plant halts growth of uveal melanoma. Source: AAO
Researchers assessed whether widely used clinical risk factors for growth of choroidal nevi were associated with malignant transformation. Source: AAO
Researchers identified factors related to graft rejection after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in the Cornea Preservation Time Study (CPTS). Source: AAO
This cross-sectional, case-controlled study examined the association between uveitis and psychological stress. Source: AAO
In this study, investigators describe the outcomes of 17 patients with ocular pyogenic granulomas who treated with topical timolol. Source: AAO