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View article: Evaluating the Quality and Features of Visual Acuity Apps Using the Mobile App Rating Scale: Systematic Review
Evaluating the Quality and Features of Visual Acuity Apps Using the Mobile App Rating Scale: Systematic Review Open
Background Mobile visual acuity (VA) apps have emerged as valuable tools in both clinical and home settings, particularly in the context of expanding teleophthalmology. Despite the growing number of apps available to measure visual acuity,…
View article: Incidence of Conjunctivitis and Keratitis with Reusable Ophthalmic Laser Lenses at an Academic Medical Center
Incidence of Conjunctivitis and Keratitis with Reusable Ophthalmic Laser Lenses at an Academic Medical Center Open
Given the negligible rate of conjunctivitis, substantial cost savings, and significant reduction in environmental waste associated with reusable capsulotomy and trabeculoplasty lenses, the routine use of disposable ophthalmic lenses should…
View article: The Utility of Virtual Reality in Ophthalmology: A Review
The Utility of Virtual Reality in Ophthalmology: A Review Open
Virtual reality (VR) has been implemented in multiple facets of healthcare and the study of medicine. In the field of ophthalmology, VR facilitates surgical and non-surgical training while assisting in diagnosis and treatment. Our goal was…
View article: Racial Disparities in Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery for Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study
Racial Disparities in Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery for Management of Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Propensity-Matched Cohort Study Open
Although POAG is understood to be more prevalent among African Americans, these patients display lower use of MIGS, suggesting a possible nationwide racial disparity in the management of POAG.
View article: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Cataract Surgery: A Review
Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Cataract Surgery: A Review Open
Cataract surgery is one of the most performed procedures worldwide, and cataracts are rising in prevalence in our aging population. With the increasing utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field, we aimed to understan…
View article: Delayed Corneal Healing After the Use of Topical Ophthalmic Anesthetics
Delayed Corneal Healing After the Use of Topical Ophthalmic Anesthetics Open
Topical anesthetics for control of pain from corneal abrasions can cause drug-related toxicity that delays corneal healing. This report documents three cases where topical anesthetic drops were prescribed in the emergency department for pa…
View article: Anatomic Characteristics of Eyes With Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy
Anatomic Characteristics of Eyes With Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Open
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the anatomic characteristics of eyes with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD) with eyes without FECD. Methods: This study was a retrospective chart review performed at a…
View article: 36-Month Outcomes of Standalone Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy Compared with Ab-Interno Closed Conjunctiva Xen Gel Stent Implantation
36-Month Outcomes of Standalone Kahook Dual Blade Goniotomy Compared with Ab-Interno Closed Conjunctiva Xen Gel Stent Implantation Open
Both KDB goniotomy and Xen gel stent implantation significantly lowered the IOP and antiglaucoma medication burden in patients with moderate-to-severe OAG. While the Xen gel stent is frequently used to treat moderate-to-severe OAG patients…
View article: A Review of Canaloplasty in the Treatment and Management of Glaucoma
A Review of Canaloplasty in the Treatment and Management of Glaucoma Open
Wagner IV, Towne C, Saade MC, et al. A Review of Canaloplasty in the Treatment and Management of Glaucoma. J Curr Glaucoma Pract 2024;18(2):79-85.
View article: 36-Month Outcomes of Ahmed ClearPath® Glaucoma Drainage Device in Severe Primary Open Angle Glaucoma
36-Month Outcomes of Ahmed ClearPath® Glaucoma Drainage Device in Severe Primary Open Angle Glaucoma Open
To our knowledge this is the first study to report 36-month outcomes of the novel ACP device in the treatment of refractory POAG. The safety profile and efficacy of the ACP was found to be comparable to that of other commonly utilized GDD …
View article: A deep dive into hyperbaric environments and intraocular pressure—a systematic review
A deep dive into hyperbaric environments and intraocular pressure—a systematic review Open
Purpose SCUBA diving exposes participants to a unique hyperbaric environment, but few studies have examined the effects of such an environment on intraocular pressure (IOP) and glaucoma. This systematic review aims to consolidate recent li…
View article: Long-Term Efficacy of Successful Excisional Goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade
Long-Term Efficacy of Successful Excisional Goniotomy with the Kahook Dual Blade Open
In eyes not requiring secondary surgical procedures (eg, long-term surgical successes), excisional goniotomy provided clinically and statistically significant reductions in both IOP and the need for medications that were highly consistent …
View article: Extended Duration Anti-VEGF Therapy for Chorioretinal Vascular Diseases: Successes, Failures and Challenges
Extended Duration Anti-VEGF Therapy for Chorioretinal Vascular Diseases: Successes, Failures and Challenges Open
Pathologic angiogenesis is responsible for much of the vision loss that stems from several chorioretinal vascular diseases including neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD), diabetic retinopathy (DR), and retinal vein occlusion…
View article: Evaluating Access to Laser Eye Surgery by Driving Times Using Medicare Data and Geographical Mapping
Evaluating Access to Laser Eye Surgery by Driving Times Using Medicare Data and Geographical Mapping Open
Importance Recently, several states have granted optometrists privileges to perform select laser procedures (laser peripheral iridotomy, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and YAG laser capsulotomy) with the aim of increasing access. However…
View article: Characterization and Efficacy of Autologous Serum-based Eyedrops for the Treatment of Severe Ocular Surface Disease
Characterization and Efficacy of Autologous Serum-based Eyedrops for the Treatment of Severe Ocular Surface Disease Open
Background: Chronic dry eye disease (CDED) is a condition of the ocular surface that causes discomfort, visual disturbance, conjunctival injection, and photophobia. A debilitating form of CDED in patients undergoing allogeneic bone marrow …
View article: Delayed intracapsular hematoma after use of iris retractor hooks
Delayed intracapsular hematoma after use of iris retractor hooks Open
Introduction: To the author's knowledge, this is the first reported case of a delayed intracapsular hematoma after complex femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery (FLACS) and the use of iris retractor hooks for intraoperative floppy-ir…
View article: Differences in characteristics of Medicare patients treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists
Differences in characteristics of Medicare patients treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists Open
Although there are regional variations in the characteristics of patients treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists, ophthalmologists throughout the United States manage older, more racially diverse, and more medically complex Medicare …
View article: Differences in Characteristics of Medicare Patients Treated by Ophthalmologists and Optometrists
Differences in Characteristics of Medicare Patients Treated by Ophthalmologists and Optometrists Open
Purpose To quantify differences in the age, gender, race, and clinical complexity of Medicare beneficiaries treated by ophthalmologists and optometrists in each of the United States. Design Cross-sectional study based on publicly accessibl…
View article: <p>Recurrent corneal erosion: a comprehensive review</p>
Recurrent corneal erosion: a comprehensive review Open
Newly introduced therapies for RCE enable therapy to be individualized and lower the recurrence rate.