This study attempted to correlate predictive factors and visual outcomes following retinal detachment repair for proliferative vitreoretinopathy undergoing retinectomy. Source: AAO
This week in the news, the first patient receives stem cells for dry AMD, both caregivers and clinicians extol the benefits of telemedicine visits for children, and does wearing eye glasses reduce COVID-19 risk? Source: AAO
A prospective randomized study of patients with uncontrolled glaucoma after tube shunt placement evaluated the difference in outcomes between placement of a second tube shunt and transscleral cyclophotocoagulation. Source: AAO
Patients treated early and aggressively with more intravitreal injections for DME are more likely to have better visual outcomes. Source: AAO
Knowing which clinical features indicate high risk for metastases could help determine treatment approach: globe preservation or enucleation. Source: AAO
This week in the news, a smartphone video game targets early glaucoma, a new gene therapy for dry AMD shows promise, and anxiety during cataract surgery is eased with nitrous oxide. Source: AAO
The shade of irides in patients with uveal melanoma was compared for metastasis and survival outcomes. Source: AAO
Omega-3 supplements were assessed for their potential to prevent, rather than treat, dry eye disease with data from a study primarily focused on cancer and cardiovascular disease. Source: AAO
Topical insulin is assessed as an agent of reepithelialization in patients with stage 2 or 3 refractory neurotrophic keratitis. Source: AAO
This study compared the outcomes of patients who received aflibercept from the outset of treatment for DME to those who first received bevacizumab and then were switched after 12 weeks. Source: AAO