A recent study of healthy adults reporting red desaturation may indicate that the specificity of the red desaturation test for asymmetric optic neuropathy may not be as high as previously thought. Source: AAO
A Taiwanese national population-based longitudinal cohort study evaluated the incidence of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis with or without comorbid uveitis. Source: AAO
Results from Archway, a phase 3 trial that assessed the Port Delivery System vs. intravitreal ranibizumab, showed that the implant was noninferior and offered equivalent efficacy to monthly injections. Source: AAO
Following an outbreak of COVID-19–associated rhino-orbital cerebral mucormycosis (RCOM), Indian investigators conducted a retrospective case-control study to determine mortality rates for patients presenting with RCOM and risk factors for the condition. Source: AAO
A global survey of retinoblastoma specialists aimed to identify the definition of high-risk retinoblastoma and there was significant variability in what current treatment criteria were included from nation to nation. Source: AAO
The use of dural venous sinus stenting (DVSS) in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) should be based on the patient’s characteristics, disease progression, and physician expertise. Source: AAO
This chart review identified patients with glaucoma or ocular surface disease who were fitted with a Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) device and how those with glaucoma responded. Source: AAO
This population-based, retrospective case series study of patients enrolled in the Rochester Epidemiology Project evaluated the association of stroke in the 15 days before and after central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO). Source: AAO
Medicare claims data were used to evaluate risk factors for glaucoma progression and surgical burden in patients with presumed mild disease. Continued monitoring is needed in some patient groups who had prior successful laser trabeculoplasty. Source: AAO
This week in the news, ophthalmologists report pandemic-related burnout and stress, a phase 3 trial of cenegermin for severe Sjögren-related dry eye disease is enrolling patients, and higher corneal nerve loss is seen with increased painful diabetic neuropathy. Source: AAO
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