This study investigated changes in utilization of glaucoma-related CPT codes before and after reimbursement cuts for angle-based stenting procedures were implemented. Source: AAO
While syphilitic uveitis is generally rare, it has been increasing in the United States in recent years. Source: AAO
A surge in acute primary-angle closure is reported in an area hit with the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus, poor vision leaves older adults with greater vulnerability to falls and fractures, and a self-guided surgical system helps train residents and fellows. Source: AAO
After 3 years of treatment, more myopic eyes of children aged 6–10 years responded to atropine 0.01% eye drops than to either atropine 0.02% eye drops or placebo. Source: AAO
Some concentrations of low-dose atropine have been shown to modestly decrease myopia progression with children with low or moderate myopia, but to date few studies have been conducted outside East Asia. Source: AAO
A recently issued Ophthalmic Technology Assessment found that in the published literature, thermal pulsation showed good safety and efficacy for use in patients with meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) and dry eye. Source: AAO
On post-mortem examination, eyes from patients with COVID-19 showed ocular abnormalities consistent with viral infection and SARS-CoV-2 spike RNA in multiple layers of the retina. Source: AAO
This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of NSAID monotherapy vs corticosteroid monotherapy vs NSAIDs + corticosteroids for the reduction of post–cataract surgery complications. Source: AAO
While there are many published studies regarding the use of oral propranolol for prevention of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), there is no general consensus on the advantages and risks of this therapy. Source: AAO
An Academy Ophthalmic Technology Assessment explored the literature to assess the effect on patient outcomes of adjuvant mitomycin C used during dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). Source: AAO