As possible markers of autoimmune retinopathy (AIR), 6 anti-retinal autoantibodies were examined for their presence in patients with AIR, with retinitis pigmentosa, and in normal control patients. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the use of alternative biologic agents in children with chronic anterior uveitis who had failed treatment with methotrexate and at least one tumor necrosis factor inhibitor. Source: AAO
This week in the news, drive-by paintball shootings cause ocular injuries, asthma and cataract are linked, and researchers study the effects of salt on glaucoma risk. Source: AAO
This cohort study examined Danish registry-based data on thyroid eye disease (TED) to determine the national incidence of TED, strabismus, strabismus surgery, and orbital decompression surgery. Source: AAO
Postoperative face down or non–face down positioning was assessed for rates of successful macular hole closure to clarify debate on the need for the practice and to build consensus. Source: AAO
Patients with FECD at various stages were examined using tomography to detect levels of severity, comparing the features found with imaging of patients’ vision parameters. Source: AAO
This study observed the changing trends of postoperative acute endophthalmitis after cataract surgery and intravitreal injections. Source: AAO
This week in the news, a new implant restores sight to a group of patients with keratoconus, no increases in microbial keratitis are seen with COVID-19, and most glaucoma patient materials are not simple to read. Source: AAO
This study compared the amount of circulating tumor DNA from aqueous humor, tumor tissue, and blood from patients with uveal melanoma who had received radiation and those who had not. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the effectiveness of botulinum toxin A injections in patients with convergence insufficiency. Source: AAO