This week in the news, a new implant restores sight to a group of patients with keratoconus, no increases in microbial keratitis are seen with COVID-19, and most glaucoma patient materials are not simple to read. Source: AAO
This study compared the amount of circulating tumor DNA from aqueous humor, tumor tissue, and blood from patients with uveal melanoma who had received radiation and those who had not. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin A injections in patients with convergence insufficiency. Source: AAO
As an alternative to ethylene-diamine-tetra-acetic acid, a diamond-dusted burr was used to perform debridement in patients with calcific band keratopathy. Source: AAO
This week in the news, pandemic-related mask wearing is linked to endophthalmitis, children with glaucoma report quality-of-life issues, and ocular manifestations of IBD remain rare. Source: AAO
Long-term IOP elevations after anti-VEGF injections in patients with glaucoma and diabetic macular edema (DME) were observed in order to clarify the risks and benefits of anti-VEGF therapy. Source: AAO
Investigators reviewed retrospective chart data to determine if prostaglandin analog treatment in children with glaucoma led to uveitis episodes. Source: AAO
The safety of subluxation phacoemulsification techniques vs the endocapsular approach for cataract surgery were compared with regard to endothelial cell loss to clarify the procedures’ risks. Source: AAO
An artificial intelligence risk model had strong sensitivity in predicting treatment-requiring retinopathy of prematurity in low- and middle-income countries. Source: AAO
Analysis of multimodal imaging and genetic testing revealed gender-specific differences in clinical and genetic features in patients with central serous chorioretinopathy. Source: AAO