A prospective observational study evaluated the prevalence of anisometropia in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and assessed amblyopia risk in this population. Source: AAO
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued guidance for content and formatting of patient labeling information for LASIK laser devices. Source: AAO
Astronauts attempted to stave off the oft-observed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome with short bouts of lower body negative pressure. Source: AAO
Healthcare workers taped the top edge of face masks to prevent air from causing dry eye disease, which has emerged in occupations requiring prolonged mask wearing. Source: AAO
This small study assessed changes in corneal curvature and thickness after 6 hours of scleral lens wear and found them to be short-term (one day). Measurements included Kflat, Ksteep, and Kmax. Source: AAO
This exploration of the incidence, features, timing, and risk factors for retinal tears after cataract surgery found long axial length and intraoperative complications the greatest risks. Source: AAO
This week in the news, simulators help medical students gain confidence in microsurgical skills, the FDA approves a ranibizumab biosimilar, and watch for the ocular symptoms of COVID-19. Source: AAO
Investigators in Argentina evaluated whether home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic had an effect on myopic shift at myopia onset. Source: AAO
A diagnostic predictive model for small choroidal melanoma determined survival and potential for vision loss and metastasis for patients receiving treatment immediately vs after observation. Source: AAO
A retrospective study assessed fenofibrates’ potency to limit progression of nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy (DR) to vision-threatening DR. Source: AAO
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