Investigators in China tested a surgical technique to help simplify in-the-bag IOL implantation for patients with pediatric aphakia. Source: AAO
A small study in Singapore observed differences in confocal microscopy images suggestive of certain normal declines in corneal nerve fiber and epithelial cell size and density over time. Source: AAO
While teprotumumab has efficacy in treating thyroid eye disease (TED), particularly moderate-to-severe disease, adverse events related to treatment are common. Source: AAO
Overconsumption of ultra-processed food may increase the risk of glaucoma development, geographic disparities in pediatric eye care access remain significant in the United States, AI-based searches for oculoplastic/oculofacial surgeons yield inaccurate results, and more. Source: AAO
The phase 3 FOCUS trial demonstrated favorable responses among patients with uveal melanoma treated with liver-directed melphalan, leading to FDA approval of the therapy in 2023. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated an updated version of the Brain and Optic Nerve Study with Artificial Intelligence (BONSAI) deep-learning system (DLS), previously validated in adults, for its potential utility in identifying papilledema in children. Source: AAO
A teenage male with dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa experienced significant and sustained visual improvement after topical treatment with a novel collagen-delivering gene therapy. Source: AAO
A systematic review and meta-analysis assessed the efficacy and safety of lotilaner ophthalmic solution 0.25% for the treatment of Demodex blepharitis. Source: AAO
Reading on a smartphone may induce significant IOP increases, the global burden of glaucoma-related blindness and impaired vision continues, and older adults with visual impairment struggle to use screen-based technologies. Source: AAO
A nationwide study in the United States found increasing incidence of idiopathic intracranial hypertension that seems to parallel a rise in obesity, especially among young women and certain racial or ethnic minority groups. Source: AAO