Secondary analysis of data from the Dry Eye Assessment and Management study examines the relationship of dry eye disease severity with depression. Source: AAO
This week in the news, NEI researchers identify a novel maculopathy, fewer ophthalmic surgeries are performed during COVID lockdowns, and intermittent exotropia slows down reading speeds. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the outcomes of birdshot chorioretinitis treatment over the long term and determined rates of both relapse and sustained drug-free remission. Source: AAO
The Systane iLux thermal pulsation device increased meibomian gland secretions and tear breakup time in patients with dry eye disease. Source: AAO
The feasibility and safety of robot-assisted surgery were evaluated as part of an overall effort to improve existing surgical procedures. Source: AAO
An extension of the original OPTIC study was conducted to see if patients with a long duration of thyroid eye disease respond to teprotumumab treatment. Source: AAO
This retrospective review is the first head-to-head study of abatacept vs tocilizumab in children with childhood chronic noninfectious uveitis (CCU). Source: AAO
This week in the news, inhaled and intranasal steroids increase IOP, antioxidant supplements for AMD appear safer than beta-carotene, and the FDA approves brolucizumab for diabetic macular edema (DME). Source: AAO
This study compared outcomes in orbital sinusitis treated before and after transcutaneous retrobulbar amphotericin B injection therapy became commonplace. Source: AAO
Emergency department imaging data was used to determine how many patients with retinal artery occlusions received recommended stroke workups. Source: AAO