The novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, which causes a syndrome known as coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), has been designated a global pandemic by the World Health Organization.1 The vast majority of patients with COVID-19 are advised to isolate and recuperate at home. The stay-at-home restrictions and limited access to ambulatory ophthalmology care inadvertently may delay the…
To determine the clinical characteristics of familial exudative vitreoretinopathy (FEVR) associated with or without pathogenic variants of the Norrin/β-catenin genes.
A) To characterize the incidence of kidney failure associated with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) exposure, and B) compare the risk of kidney failure…
At baseline, visual acuity and the extent of vertical intraretinal fluid were predictive of better visual outcomes for 196 patients with diabetic macular edema who…
Current therapies for proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) do not specifically target VEGF-independent, cell-type specific processes that lead to vision loss, such as inflammatory pathways. This…
The Ophthalmology Journal podcast reviews research articles, editorials, and more from the Academy’s journal family: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Glaucoma
The Ophthalmology Journal podcast reviews research articles, editorials, and more from the Academy’s journal family: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology Retina, Ophthalmology Glaucoma
Angle-based minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (ab-MIGS) has grown substantially, although long-term efficacy is poorly understood. We analyze ab-MIGS effectiveness with/without preceding laser trabeculoplasty (LTP).
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy (DR) are leading causes of vision loss. Many elders living with AMD are unaware of it.1 Furthermore, many…
To evaluate (1) the long-term efficacy of low-concentration atropine over 5 years, (2) the proportion of children requiring retreatment and associated factors (3) the efficacy…
Refractory full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) refers to persistent cases that fail to close after primary surgery, or recurrent ones that reopen after initial successful closure.…
