Ophthalmology
RCT | 6-year results of primary selective laser trabeculoplasty vs. eye drops for glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
23 Sep, 2022 | 13:06h | UTCOriginal Study: Randomized Trial: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty vs. Eye Drops for First-line Treatment of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma
RCT | Myopia control effect of repeated low-level red-light therapy in children.
20 Sep, 2022 | 13:31h | UTCCommentary: Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy Reduces Myopia Progression in Children – HCP Live
RCT | Patient preference and treatment satisfaction with a port delivery system for Ranibizumab vs. intravitreal injections in patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration.
30 Aug, 2022 | 12:06h | UTCCommentary: Port Delivery System Preferred Over Intravitreal Injection for Patients with nAMD – HCPLive
Commentary on Twitter
In the phase 3 Archway trial, mean overall treatment satisfaction scores were high in port delivery system & intravitreal injection arms; pts with neovascular AMD preferred treatment via the PDS with ranibizumab vs previous intravitreal injections https://t.co/NYf0aKpKaD
— JAMAOphthalmology (@JAMAOphth) August 25, 2022
Consensus Recommendations | Diagnosis, management, and treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis.
26 Aug, 2022 | 13:21h | UTC
Cohort analysis of the relationship between intraoperative complications of cataract surgery and axial length.
24 Aug, 2022 | 13:57h | UTC
Cluster RCT | Effect of biannual mass azithromycin distributions to preschool-aged children on trachoma prevalence.
24 Aug, 2022 | 13:55h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Cluster-randomized trial in trachoma-hypoendemic region of Niger mass azithromycin distributions targeted to pre-school children did not reduce trachoma. #OAResearch https://t.co/G7rfZShdz7 pic.twitter.com/UGUlc0x8G8
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) August 23, 2022
RCT | Topical treatment of diabetic macular edema using dexamethasone ophthalmic suspension.
11 Aug, 2022 | 11:57h | UTCCommentary: Topical Dexamethasone Ophthalmic Suspension OCS-01 Effective in DME Treatment – HCP Live
Systematic Review | Laser trabeculoplasty for open‐angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension.
10 Aug, 2022 | 12:28h | UTCLaser trabeculoplasty for open‐angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension – Cochrane Library
Summary: Laser trabeculoplasty for open-angle glaucoma – Cochrane Library
Related Study: Randomized Trial: Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty vs. Eye Drops for First-line Treatment of Ocular Hypertension and Glaucoma
M-A | Management of neovascular glaucoma.
9 Aug, 2022 | 12:37h | UTC
Retrospective Cohort Study | Retrospective evaluation of ophthalmological and neurological outcomes for infants born before 24 weeks gestational age.
8 Aug, 2022 | 11:24h | UTC
M-A | GLP1 receptor agonists are associated with increased risk of progression of retinopathy in patients with type 2 diabetes.
2 Aug, 2022 | 12:32h | UTCProgression of retinopathy with glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists with cardiovascular benefits in type 2 diabetes – A systematic review and meta-analysis – Journal of Diabetes and its Complications (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: GLP1 RA use tied to increased risk of rapidly worsening retinopathy in type 2 diabetes – Medical Dialogues
Guideline | Eyelid surgery for upper visual field improvement.
28 Jul, 2022 | 13:19h | UTCAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guideline: Eyelid Surgery for Upper Visual Field Improvement – Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (free for a limited period)
Guideline | Management of diabetic macular edema.
28 Jul, 2022 | 13:18h | UTC
RCT | Effect of intravitreal Aflibercept vs. Laser Photocoagulation on treatment success of retinopathy of prematurity.
27 Jul, 2022 | 12:01h | UTCEffect of Intravitreal Aflibercept vs Laser Photocoagulation on Treatment Success of Retinopathy of Prematurity: The FIREFLEYE Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
See also: Visual Abstract
Multidisciplinary guidelines for diagnosis and referral in cerebral visual impairment.
25 Jul, 2022 | 12:57h | UTC
AAP Policy Statement | Vision and concussion: symptoms, signs, evaluation, and treatment.
20 Jul, 2022 | 12:14h | UTCVision and Concussion: Symptoms, Signs, Evaluation, and Treatment – Pediatrics
Commentary: Guidance Issued for Managing Visual Disorders After Pediatric Concussion – HealthDay
RCT | Aflibercept monotherapy or bevacizumab first for diabetic macular edema.
18 Jul, 2022 | 11:16h | UTCAflibercept Monotherapy or Bevacizumab First for Diabetic Macular Edema – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Some insurance companies mandate a form of step therapy, which involves a trial of an inexpensive drug, bevacizumab, to treat diabetic macular edema. This trial compared two treatments: step therapy and a more expensive drug. #ASRS2022 https://t.co/gOhFTw1C1T pic.twitter.com/8uN9WgmtkD
— NEJM (@NEJM) July 14, 2022
Contemporary management challenges in seropositive neuromyelitis Optica spectrum disorders.
18 Jul, 2022 | 10:59h | UTCContemporary management challenges in seropositive NMOSD – Journal of Neurology
The Global Retinoblastoma Outcome Study | A prospective, cluster-based analysis of 4,064 patients from 149 countries.
14 Jul, 2022 | 12:16h | UTCInvited Commentary: Retinoblastoma as a lens for correctable disparities worldwide – The Lancet Global Health
Retrospective Cohort Study | Magnetic resonance imaging prognostic findings for visual and mortality outcomes in acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.
6 Jul, 2022 | 11:16h | UTCM-A: The association between vision impairment and cognitive outcomes in older adults.
30 Jun, 2022 | 10:26h | UTCNews Release: New study indicates sight problems may increase dementia risk in older adults – Taylor & Francis
M-A: Bidirectional association between glaucoma and chronic kidney disease.
30 Jun, 2022 | 10:20h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
🗣️NEW Research: Bidirectional association between #glaucoma and chronic kidney disease #CKD
A new meta-analysis suggests a bidirectional relationship between glaucoma and chronic kidney disease, particularly among East Asians
Read more: https://t.co/KzN1wbZz7f pic.twitter.com/CSaFR1x7kE
— eClinicalMedicine – The Lancet Discovery Science (@eClinicalMed) June 16, 2022
Cataract surgery: both eyes on the same day or on different days?
24 Jun, 2022 | 10:55h | UTCCataract surgery: both eyes on the same day or on different days? – Evidently Cochrane
Original Study: Immediate sequential bilateral surgery versus delayed sequential bilateral surgery for cataracts – Cochrane Library
Systematic Review: Rituximab for thyroid‐associated ophthalmopathy.
20 Jun, 2022 | 01:16h | UTCRituximab for thyroid‐associated ophthalmopathy – Cochrane Library
Does this patient with acute infectious conjunctivitis have a bacterial infection? The rational clinical examination systematic review.
17 Jun, 2022 | 11:12h | UTCDoes This Patient With Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis Have a Bacterial Infection? The Rational Clinical Examination Systematic Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
In this review, bacterial conjunctivitis was more common than viral conjunctivitis in children and viral conjunctivitis was more common than bacterial conjunctivitis in adults, although the prevalence estimates were based on limited evidence. https://t.co/wJ6YXxPRem
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) June 16, 2022