While systemic corticosteroids are often the first option for treating pediatric noninfectious uveitis (NIU), they cannot be used over the long term due to their side effect profile. Source: AAO
A contact lens for monitoring IOP shows promise, older patients may benefit less from LASIK than younger patients, and a new project aims to restore sight through whole-eye transplantation. Source: AAO
The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2023 include how more severe hypertension ups the risk of retinal vein occlusion, observations of psychosocial distress in elderly patients who have had Mohs micrographic surgery, and updates from ophthalmology journals. Source: AAO
From conducting cataract surgery in patients with spherophakia to diagnostic testing for ocular myasthenia gravis, here’s a look at 2023’s most popular 1-Minute, Basic Skills, Clinical, and Interview Videos. Source: AAO
Intermittent exotropia (IXT) treated with recession–resection surgery had fewer reoperations over the long term compared with IXT treated with bilateral lateral rectus muscle recession surgery. Source: AAO
A survey-based study suggests that many patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension feel body weight discussions with their health care providers leave a lot to be desired. Source: AAO
Patients with retinal vein occlusion may be at increased risk for certain cardiovascular conditions according to this 20-year multinational study. Source: AAO
New findings link certain gene loci to glaucoma in people of African ancestry, chemotherapies for lung cancer may increase keratitis risk, autonomous AI-based eye exams prove useful for children with diabetes, and nighttime outdoor artificial light is linked to AMD. Source: AAO
Identifying the risk factors for poor prognosis in eyes with exogenous endophthalmitis may help stave off visual impairment. Source: AAO
Despite being disproportionately affected by diabetes, Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations are not adequately represented in diabetic macular edema studies. Source: AAO