Xiaoxin Hu 1, Jiao Qi, Kaiwen Cheng, Wenwen He, Keke Zhang, Chen Zhao, Yi Lu, Xiangjia Zhu AffiliationsPMID: 39313860 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001495 Abstract Purpose: To assess the effectiveness of prophylactic capsular tension ring (CTR) implantation during cataract surgery in highly myopic eyes. Setting: Eye and Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Design: Prospective cohort study. Methods: Consecutive highly myopic patients treated with cataract surgery were recruited…

H John Shammas 1, David L Cooke, Kamran M Riaz, Rahul Tonk, Maya C Shammas, Adam Bleeker, Abdelrahman M Anter, Sanjana Suraneni, Sebastian Leal Affiliations PMID: 39313859 DOI: 10.1097/j.jcrs.0000000000001508 Abstract Purpose: To describe the Shammas-Cooke formula, an updated no-history (NH) formula for IOL calculation in eyes with prior myopic laser vision correction (M-LVC), and to compare the results with the Shammas PL, Haigis-L, and Barrett True-K NH…

Sana Niazi 1, Farideh Doroodgar 2, Saeed Hashemi Nazari 3, Yekta Rahimi 4, Jorge L Alió Del Barrio 5, Zisis Gatzioufas 6, Oliver Findl 7, Paolo Vinciguerra 8, Riccardo Vinciguerra 9, Majid Moshirfar 10, Renato Ambrósio Jr 11, Jorge L Alio 5 Affiliations PMID: 38710236 DOI: 10.1016/j.survophthal.2024.04.008 Abstract Advancements in diagnostic methods and surgical techniques for keratoconus (KC) have increased non-invasive treatment options. Successful surgical planning for KC involves a combination of clinical science, empirical evidence, and surgical expertise. Assessment…

Neal H. Shorstein, MD1 ∙ Shannon E. McCabe, MD2 ∙ Mubarika Alavi, MS3 ∙ Marilyn L. Kwan, PhD3 ∙ Naveen S. Chandra, MD Abstract Purpose To compare the effectiveness and safety of a single injection of subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide (TA) with that of postoperative topical prednisolone acetate (PA) with and without nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for cataract surgery prophylaxis. Design Retrospective, comparative effectiveness cohort study. Participants Patients at Kaiser Permanente Northern California from…

Xiu Juan Zhang 1, Yuzhou Zhang 2, Benjamin H K Yip 3, Ka Wai Kam 4, Fangyao Tang 2, Xiangtian Ling 2, Mandy P H Ng 2, Alvin L Young 4, Pei-Chang Wu 5, Clement C Tham 6, Li Jia Chen 7, Chi Pui Pang 8, Jason C Yam 9 Affiliations PMID: 38494130 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2024.03.013 Abstract Purpose: To evaluate (1) the long-term efficacy of low-concentration atropine over 5 years, (2) the proportion of children requiring re-treatment and associated factors, and (3) the efficacy…

Asaf Achiron 1, Omer Trivizki 1, Boris Knyazer 2, Uri Elbaz 3, Idan Hecht 4, Sohee Jeon 5, Piotr Kanclerz 6, Raimo Tuuminen 7 Affiliations PMID: 38692502 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2024.04.018 Free article Abstract Purpose: To assess the effect of blue-light filtering (BLF) intraocular lenses (IOLs) on the development and progression of macular atrophy (MA) in eyes with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Design: Retrospective, clinical cohort study. Methods: The study included patients with nAMD with anti-vascular…

Brian Sheng Yep Yeo MBBS 1, Rebecca Yi Xuan Ong MBBS 2, Pooja Ganasekar MBBS 1, Benjamin Kye Jyn Tan MBBS(Hons) 1, Dennis Chuen Chai Seow FRCP(Ed), FAMS(Geriatric Medicine) 3 4, Andrew S.H. Tsai FRCOphth, MCI 5 6 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ophtha.2024.02.003Get rights and content Topic This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to clarify the association of cataract surgery with cognitive impairment and dementia. Clinical Relevance The association between vision impairment and cognitive decline is well-established. However, the cognitive benefits of cataract surgery are less clear. Given the lack of cure…

Alcina K Lidder 1, Elizabeth A Vanner 2, Ta Chen Chang 2, Flora Lum 3, Adam L Rothman 4 Affiliations PMID: 38246424 DOI: 10.1016/j.ophtha.2024.01.022 Abstract Purpose: To evaluate risk factors for intraocular pressure (IOP) spike after cataract surgery using the IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight). Design: Retrospective clinical cohort study. Participants: Adults with IRIS Registry data who underwent stand-alone phacoemulsification from January 1, 2013, through September 30, 2019.…