While an abnormal optic nerve MRI is almost always clinically significant, T2 hyperintensity or atrophy can be seen in conjunction with a variety of conditions, not just optic neuritis. Source: AAO
This is the first published study to report the outcomes of strabismic diplopia surgery in patients with thyroid eye disease who have undergone a course of teprotumumab therapy. Source: AAO
The viability of pen-and-paper screening tools to manage cataract surgery waiting lists is investigated, more than 5.5 million health care visits in the United States are for eye pain–related concerns, and melatonin may help reduce the risk of AMD development or progression. Source: AAO
A cross-sectional study investigated the associations between sociodemographic and health characteristics and receipt of eye care among children and adolescents in the United States. Source: AAO
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is found to cross the blood–retina barrier, taking daily low-dose aspirin may not be protective against developing AMD, and patients with multiple sclerosis appear to have fewer small-size retinal vessels than the general population. Source: AAO
A retrospective cohort study investigated the rate of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) recurrence following recombinant zoster vaccine administration. Source: AAO
A randomized control study found no difference in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) outcomes in patients who remained supine for 5 days after surgery vs those who were supine for only 1 day. Source: AAO
A cross-sectional study evaluating treatment rates of amblyopia and strabismus in children across the United States found that greater densities of pediatric ophthalmologists were positively correlated with rates of children treated for these conditions. Source: AAO
A second patient in Michigan has been identified with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus A(H5N1) bringing the total number of known U.S. cases to three. Source: AAO
A prospective interventional study evaluated a prototype of a device designed to be implanted in the sulcus to help treat the symptoms of negative dysphotopsia. Source: AAO
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