A recent retrospective study assessed whether the use of topical ocular antihypertensives affected outcomes of dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) with intubation. Source: AAO
Retrospective data from patients enrolled in a large US healthcare system were used to evaluate rates of complicated acute posterior vitreous detachment (PVD). Source: AAO
Investigators in Italy used a nonrandomized prospective comparative case series to compare visual outcomes with monofocal, enhanced monofocal, and extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) IOLs. Source: AAO
A group of stapled peptides was designed to disrupt viral DNA synthesis by mimicking a structure of the herpes simplex virus-1 (HSV-1) polymerase. African green monkey kidney epithelial cells were cultured and treated with unstapled and stapled peptides, and blocking of HSV-1 DNA synthesis and infection were assessed. Source: AAO
A retrospective, population-based review conducted over 50 years in a single county in the United States evaluated the risk of developing diabetes-associated ocular complications (DAOC) in children diagnosed with either type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Source: AAO
The phase II MYSTIC clinical trial for the small-molecule nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist varenicline nasal spray (VNS), showed rapid onset of tear production and immediate relief reported by patients with dry eye disease. Source: AAO
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published its recommendations against routine screening of patients for endophthalmitis caused by Candida septicemia. Source: AAO
Investigators in Sweden conducted a prospective cohort study to evaluate recurrence of active macular revascularization and visual outcomes in patients who previously underwent anti-VEGF treatment for neovascular AMD. Source: AAO
This week, global retinoblastoma survival disparities remain despite progress. the first generic for Restasis is approved in the US, and ophthalmic problems due to prematurity persist into adulthood. Source: AAO
Investigators conducted a retrospective analysis of Medicare claims data to evaluate the economic and reintervention burdens of incisional glaucoma surgery failures. Source: AAO