The American Academy of Ophthalmology
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The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care.
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1d ago
More patients are receiving treatment for keratoconus in the United States, but race, ethnicity, and insurance status are among several factors that could impact access to treatment or care ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
2d ago
Certain sociodemographic factors may be associated with development of mental health conditions, such as anxiety and depression, in adults with strabismus ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
4d ago
A single-center review of open globe injuries involving no light perception vision suggests that clinical features may have little to do with visual outcomes, but some vision may be recoverable with surgical repair ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
Treating corneal ulcers soon after diagnosis can lead to good outcomes, fewer ocular complications are seen among patients who undergo bariatric surgery, and patients with uveitis may be prone to new infections following COVID-19 vaccination ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
A phase 1 study found that a novel intravitreal gene therapy that induces aflibercept production may be able to minimize reliance on anti-VEGF injections in patients with neovascular AMD ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
Intracameral (IC) phenylephrine is often used to prevent intraoperative floppy-iris syndrome (IFIS) and initiate mydriasis during cataract surgery, but as the drug is known to have cardiovascular effects proper dosing is important ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
In eyes that need cataract surgery and have had previous myopic laser surgery vision correction (M-LVC), newer IOL power calculation formulas with posterior keratometry values may provide more accurate information than older formulas ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
Children with congenital cataract and their parents seem comfortable with eye patches, glaucoma medication adherence may be affected by sociodemographic factors, dementia prediction could be improved by adding visual perception screening, and more ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
1w ago
In a patient with an extensive choroidal tumor, the use of oral darovasertib and crizotinib reduced the mass to a size suitable for plaque radiation therapy, preserving the eye and the patient's vision ..read more
The American Academy of Ophthalmology
2w ago
Certain demographic and physical indicators, such as age and body mass index (BMI), can have an influence on myopia development in adolescents ..read more