Brain plasticity may enable vision restoration after pediatric cataract surgery, the first spray for inducing mydriasis is approved, patients with AMD have unique gut microbiota, and myopia increases POAG risk in older adults. Source: AAO
Complete posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) in the fellow eye may indicate a lower likelihood of progression to bilateral retinal detachment. Source: AAO
Criteria for effectively diagnosing myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) are presented in this comprehensive literature review. Source: AAO
The ranibizumab Port Delivery System (PDS) for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may involve more risk of adverse effects than monthly injections. Source: AAO
A large-scale investigation links age, race, ethnicity, and insurance status with failure to follow through with anti-VEGF therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Source: AAO
A small retrospective study suggests that repeating corneal crosslinking can be effective and well tolerated in patients with progressive keratoconus. Source: AAO
The absence of retinal fluid after anti-VEGF treatment for neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) correlated with better outcomes in this 2-year post hoc study. Source: AAO
Coffee and tea consumption promotes retinal thickness, retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) rates in the US have been rising for years, and new AMD research focuses on genes. Source: AAO
A Danish investigation into the genetics behind uveal melanoma suggests a link between certain chromosomal alterations and earlier recurrence of tumors. Source: AAO
Investigators sought to determine whether intravitreal or oral steroids were more effective at postsurgical inflammation control in patients with uveitis. Source: AAO