Paracentral acute middle maculopathy (PAMM) on OCT scans appears to be a highly specific and predictive test for arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (arteritic-AION). Source: AAO
Photophobia experienced by patients with chronic ocular pain correlates with increased pain-related brain activity on functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Source: AAO
Subthreshold micropulse laser may offer a treatment alternative to standard laser for some patients with diabetic macular edema and a central retinal thickness of 300–400 μm. Source: AAO
Face-down orientation does not appear to significantly influence clinical outcomes in most cases of macular hole repair. Source: AAO
Results from a Danish study indicate that ultrasound is potentially a companion test to temporal artery biopsy in diagnosing giant cell arteritis. Source: AAO
Pediatric glaucoma is a post-lensectomy complication, the first treatment for geographic atrophy secondary to AMD is approved, and uveitis exacerbates psoriatic arthritis. Source: AAO
Due to potential bacterial contamination, the FDA is warning clinicians and patients not to use Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Eye Ointment. This is in addition to their prior warnings about not using EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. Source: AAO
In this phase 3 trial, Allergan’s AGN-190584 topical pilocarpine drops show promise for the treatment of presbyopia. Source: AAO
Investigators set out to assess the geographical distribution (number and location) of pediatric ophthalmologists in the US in relation to population demographic characteristics. Source: AAO
Performing cataract surgery could lead to clinician burnout, a healthy lifestyle offsets risk of glaucoma-related cardiovascular disease, and extracellular vesicles may be a keratoconus marker. Source: AAO