Five-year follow-up results from the Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study indicate that trabeculectomy surgery led to lower failure rates than tube surgery in patients with glaucoma. Source: AAO
Investigators evaluated the association between patient characteristics, medication usage, and incidence of new uveitis cases in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Source: AAO
Due to potential bacterial contamination, the FDA recommends clinicians and patients immediately stop the use of EzriCare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears. Source: AAO
According to this limited population study, AI-based image analysis appears to be as effective as manual reading when screening for diabetic retinopathy. Source: AAO
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) correlates with greater cystoid macular edema risk compared to Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK). Source: AAO
A fungal endophthalmitis outbreak is reported in South Korea, researchers study how low blood sugar worsens diabetic eye disease, and many counties in the United States lack pediatric ophthalmologists. Source: AAO
A case series looked at the clinical features of histiocytic disorders with orbital, ocular, optic nerve, and cavernous sinus involvement, as well as patient outcomes. Source: AAO
A recent report, originally presented at the AAO 2022 Annual Meeting, focused on trends in pediatric vision screening in the United States from before the COVID-19 pandemic through the first year of the pandemic. Source: AAO
A retrospective study evaluated residual characteristics of spontaneously regressing retinopathy of prematurity seen at the end of acute-phase retinal screening examinations. Source: AAO
Changes in RNFL thickness could predict cardiovascular events, links are seen between uveitis and polycystic ovary syndrome, and aging may not necessarily mean IOP increases. Source: AAO