This prospective, multicenter randomized clinical trial compared the efficacy of compression sutures plus intracameral air injection (CSAI) and thermokeratoplasty (TKP) for the management of acute corneal hydrops in patients with keratoconus. Source: AAO
This retrospective cohort study was conducted to determine whether the presence of noninfectious uveitis (NIU) leads to higher rates of COVID-19 infection, hospitalization due to severe disease, and/or death. Source: AAO
This prospective randomized study compared visual outcomes following wavefront-guided laser in situ keratomileusis (WFG-LASIK) surgery performed in one eye and small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) surgery performed in the other eye. Source: AAO
This is the first assessment of the gender distribution of major ophthalmology and subspecialty society awards during the past 50 years. Source: AAO
This week, cataract extractions are linked to lower dementia risk, a new model for studying oculocutaneous albinism is revealed, and patients express satisfaction with a vision self-test smartphone app. Source: AAO
In this Phase 3 randomized, controlled clinical trial, investigators evaluated the safety and efficacy of dichoptic amblyopia therapy vs. continued refractive correction alone in children aged 4 to 7 years with unilateral amblyopia caused by anisometropia and/or mild strabismus. Source: AAO
Retrospective patient data were reviewed to explore outcomes in eyes implanted with trifocal IOLs following laser keratorefractive surgery for myopia or hyperopia. Source: AAO
This systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature evaluated whether combined epithelial retinal membrane (ERM) and internal limiting membrane (ILM) peeling offered advantages in postoperative visual outcomes over ERM peeling alone. Source: AAO
Following a Toxoplasma gondii infection outbreak in Santa Maria City, Brazil, the authors investigated the prevalence of ocular abnormalities in a consecutive case series of 187 vertically exposed infants. Source: AAO
The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2021, including several articles on COVID-19 and vaccinations, and implications for eye disease. Source: AAO