This study assessed the effects in the cornea and trigeminal ganglion of the pathophysiology from induced aqueous deficiency dry eye, and the therapeutic effect of pregabalin on pain. Source: AAO
This week in the news, retinal photographs may help predict Alzheimer’s disease, cataract surgery might not require anesthesia, and ophthalmology residents don’t always feel comfortable taking parental leave. Source: AAO
This study compared progression of refractive error in children with retinopathy of prematurity treated with either intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB), laser therapy, or IVB with subsequent laser. Source: AAO
While infantile conjunctivitis can affect up to 10% of children in the first year of life, vision-threatening infections are very uncommon. Source: AAO
A systematic literature review focused on current evidence for patient-specific orbital implants (PSIs) for the purpose of orbital fracture repair. Source: AAO
This week in the news, the FDA approves a first-in-class treatment for lowering IOP, post-lockdown intravitreal injection challenges remain, and air pollution worsens the risk of acute glaucoma. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a systematic literature review to evaluate the current findings about the optimal energy dose for IOP reduction via selective laser trabeculoplasty. Source: AAO
A systematic literature review and a meta-analysis were conducted to evaluate possible links between uveitis and having anxiety and/or depression. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the association between the presence and severity of periventular leukomalacia and infantile strabismus complex in infants born prematurely. Source: AAO
Three-dimensional (3D)–printed custom frames for children are usually based on head images, but a new technology that uses 3D surface imaging captured via smartphone may have more widespread applications. Source: AAO