Traumatic cataract can appear long after injuries received in battle, diabetic retinopathy is increasing among US adults below the age of 40, and children with Down syndrome may not be as prone to uveitis as previously thought. Source: AAO
Though the risk of endophthalmitis was low overall, this large-scale study among Medicare recipients saw much higher odds associated with penetrating keratoplasty and anterior lamellar keratoplasty. Source: AAO
Some children with amblyopia may derive more benefit from high-intensity early eye patching than from an extended period of wearing eyeglasses prior to patching. Source: AAO
While an abnormal optic nerve MRI is almost always clinically significant, T2 hyperintensity or atrophy can be seen in conjunction with a variety of conditions, not just optic neuritis. Source: AAO
This is the first published study to report the outcomes of strabismic diplopia surgery in patients with thyroid eye disease who have undergone a course of teprotumumab therapy. Source: AAO
The viability of pen-and-paper screening tools to manage cataract surgery waiting lists is investigated, more than 5.5 million health care visits in the United States are for eye pain–related concerns, and melatonin may help reduce the risk of AMD development or progression. Source: AAO
A cross-sectional study investigated the associations between sociodemographic and health characteristics and receipt of eye care among children and adolescents in the United States. Source: AAO
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is found to cross the blood–retina barrier, taking daily low-dose aspirin may not be protective against developing AMD, and patients with multiple sclerosis appear to have fewer small-size retinal vessels than the general population. Source: AAO
A retrospective cohort study investigated the rate of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) recurrence following recombinant zoster vaccine administration. Source: AAO
A randomized control study found no difference in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) outcomes in patients who remained supine for 5 days after surgery vs those who were supine for only 1 day. Source: AAO