Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) correlates with greater cystoid macular edema risk compared to Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). Source: AAO
A fungal endophthalmitis outbreak is reported in South Korea, researchers study how low blood sugar worsens diabetic eye disease, and many counties in the United States lack pediatric ophthalmologists. Source: AAO
A case series looked at the clinical features of histiocytic disorders with orbital, ocular, optic nerve, and cavernous sinus involvement, as well as patient outcomes. Source: AAO
A recent report, originally presented at the AAO 2022 Annual Meeting, focused on trends in pediatric vision screening in the United States from before the COVID-19 pandemic through the first year of the pandemic. Source: AAO
A retrospective study evaluated residual characteristics of spontaneously regressing retinopathy of prematurity seen at the end of acute-phase retinal screening examinations. Source: AAO
Changes in RNFL thickness could predict cardiovascular events, links are seen between uveitis and polycystic ovary syndrome, and aging may not necessarily mean IOP increases. Source: AAO
Combining corneal epithelial mapping with Fourier-domain OCT and certain patient factors yields a novel, objective method for identifying dry eye disease. Source: AAO
From flipping an upside-down IOL to the use of anesthesia during glaucoma procedures, here’s a look at the year’s most popular 1-Minute Videos, clinical/surgical videos, and interviews. Source: AAO
The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2022, including the ocular effects of the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations for COVID-19, and a variety of updates from major journals across ophthalmology. Source: AAO
Intravitreal avacincaptad pegol appears to significantly decrease the rate of geographic atrophy secondary to macular degeneration with minimal adverse events. Source: AAO