Aqueous-humor screening could provide a less invasive alternative to vitreous biopsy for diagnosing and monitoring vitreoretinal lymphoma. Source: AAO
Vitrectomy with retinectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) can achieve high rates of success even without removing the lens. Source: AAO
Dacryops, or lacrimal gland cysts, vary in size and location, and often appear similar to other ocular cysts, making diagnosis difficult. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a systematic literature review to ascertain the reported ocular side effects and potential uses of insulin-like growth factor-1 receptor inhibitors. Source: AAO
The most successful retinal detachment repairs appear to occur within a shorter duration of time after macular detachment—no more than 2 days is ideal. Source: AAO
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