Researchers used conjunctival swabs to collect tears from eyes within 48 hours of confirmation of the virus RNA in patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 and found evidence of a higher possibility of viral transmission. Source: AAO
In this large study of 10,114 patients, rates of reoperation were studied for patients with idiopathic epiretinal membrane (ERM) who received pars plana vitrectomy with or without inner limiting membrane (ILM) peeling. Source: AAO
Using microscopy, investigators in Brazil analyzed enucleated eyes of patients who had died of the SARS-CoV-2 virus to determine whether viral particles and associated proteins had penetrated into the retinas. Source: AAO
No benefit was found when intravitreal aflibercept was tested as a prophylactic treatment against conversion to exudative AMD in high-risk eyes. Source: AAO
This US retrospective cohort study evaluated the relationship between the severity of diabetic retinopathy (DR) in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and the risk of cerebrovascular accident (CVA), myocardial infarction (MI), congestive heart failure (CHF), and all-cause mortality. Source: AAO
Using the IRIS Registry, researchers found disparities in outcomes for patients with diabetic retinopathy based on insurance status, race, and other factors. Source: AAO
This study compared the characteristics of the 3 types of herpetic anterior uveitis, each caused by a different herpesvirus. Source: AAO
Records from the Homburg Keratoconus Center (Germany) were used to evaluate the utility of the Belin ABCD grading system for diagnosing keratoconus and staging progression. Source: AAO
Investigators studied whether changing test strategies from Swedish Interactive Thresholding Algorithm (SITA) Standard to SITA Faster had an effect on visual field performance and would vary according to glaucoma severity. Source: AAO
Records from 3 patients who had a penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) were evaluated after undergoing cataract surgery some 45 years after corneal transplantation. Source: AAO