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The official account of the American Journal of Ophthalmology International
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This retrospective case-control study evaluated patients’ experience undergoing PRK or LASIK
Preop alprazolam improves refractive surgery experience:↓pain, shorter perceived waiting & surgery time,and better satisfaction.Xanax was the strongest predictor of a positive outcome
doi.org/10.1016/j.aj...
December 25, 2025 at 9:58 AM
👁️ Among 346 patients with neovascular #AMD receiving anti-VEGF therapy:
•Only 10.8% were informed about physical activity benefits
•Just 22.2% used #AREDS2 supplements 💊
🏃‍♂️Patients meeting activity recommendations had better vision-related quality of life.
🔗: doi.org/10.1016/j.aj...
#PatientEducation
December 15, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Age may matter more than race in sebaceous gland carcinoma of the eyelid 👁️📊
A 21-year SEER database analysis found that increasing age is strongly linked to worse survival, while race was not an independent predictor after adjustment.
#Ophthalmology #EyeCancer #OcularOncology
December 7, 2025 at 11:02 AM
New study shows major SDoH gaps in U.S. eye diseases 🇺🇸
Pediatric cases—especially ROP—face higher barriers (transport 38%, food insecurity 36%). In adults, DR is most linked to low income and limited access.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#PublicHealth #Ophthalmology
November 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
🌎 Cross-sectional U.S. data (n = 21,905) show diabetic retinopathy is more common in males (20.1 %), transgender (27.2 %), and racial/ethnic minorities (>22 %) than females (17.3 %).
💰 Lower income & education increase risk.
Equity-focused screening is essential.
#Ophthalmology #HealthEquity #DR
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 AM
🏫👓 How effective are school-based eye health programs in LMICs?

📚 7 studies
👩‍🏫 Education + Free Spectacles ↑ compliance to 68.3% (vs 23.9%)
📱 Media reminders = modest boost
💬 Campaigns improved awareness

🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.aj...

#Eye #Ophthalmology #healthcare
November 6, 2025 at 10:13 AM
New study finds major sociodemographic gaps in U.S. eye exam rates 👁️
Women, Hispanic & Asian adults had higher odds of recent exams, while uninsured, single, & non-citizens had lower odds.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#Ophthalmology #PublicHealth
October 26, 2025 at 8:49 AM
📲 In a survey of 92 U.S. ophthalmologists:
• 63% share personal contact info with patients
• 55% don’t set usage guidelines
• 6.5% bill for calls
• 44.6% document most of the time
⚠️ There's a gap: access vs. policy
#Ophthalmology #PatientAccess #MedicalEthics #WorkLifeBalance
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 AM
💉 Who really qualifies for #AntiVEGF trials in #AMD?

A new systematic review of 49 RCTs (~27,000 eyes) shows that most studies use highly selective criteria.

⚠️ RCTs prove efficacy but may not reflect real-world AMD populations.

🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.aj...
October 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM
New in AJO International: Age isn’t just a number — it’s a key driver of faster visual field loss 👁️📉

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#Ophthalmology #Glaucoma
October 3, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🔍 7,917 eyes with glaucoma:
When <0 dB VF points (floor) were retested:
• Std→Std: ~10.3% <0 dB → ≥7 dB
• Std→Fast: ~15.8%
• Std→Faster: ~25.5%
⬆️ Effect strongest in macula.
⚠️ Faster tests may show false “improvement,” masking progression.
#Glaucoma #Perimetry #Ophthalmology #VisualField #SITA
September 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🧿 New Moorfields eye hospital study: Aqueous shunt surgery in congenital aniridia glaucoma (28 eyes).

At 3 yrs → 92% overall success, ↓ IOP (−11 mmHg), ↓ meds (−1.7), stable VA, no hypotony.

📌 Safe & effective long-term option.

🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.aj...

#ophthalmology
September 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Mobile health is transforming eye care! New review shows SMS & apps improve treatment & attendance—but which works best? More research needed! 🌍

Authors: Priya Morjaria, Jessica Massie, Alex-Anne Harvey et al.

Read here 👉 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#mHealth #EyeCare
September 5, 2025 at 10:02 AM
🧬 New study: #CERKL-associated #retinaldegeneration in Portugal 🇵🇹
🧑‍⚕️21 families w/cone-rod dystrophy, #RP-like
📌Early macular atrophy
🔍 4 novel mutations
⚠️Severe, early disease—even w/o consanguinity

🔗Link here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#AJOInternational #InheritedRetinalDisorder #CERKL
August 31, 2025 at 6:21 AM
🤖 ChatGPT-4 could detect diabetic retinopathy with high sensitivity but low specificity.
📊It showed 96.2% sensitivity & 19.1% specificity for more-than-mild DR, and 63% & 62.5% for vision-threatening DR.
Full article: sciencedirect.com/science/articl..
#DiabeticRetinopathy #AI
August 23, 2025 at 9:43 AM
🛻👁️ A mobile cataract surgery unit in rural Thailand improved VA from LogMAR 1.88 ➡️ 0.23 (p < 0.001) in 98 patients.
💵 Cost-effective
✅ Safe, effective, & equitable care delivery model.

🔗https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2950253525000127

#GlobalHealth #Ophthalmology
August 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
💡 How fast does vision recover after glaucoma surgery?

📊 A 974-eye real-world study shows:
👁️ Xen implant= fastest recovery (9 vs 15 days for Trab/Tube)
📈 93% returned to baseline VA
⚠️ Trab= better IOP, slower visual recovery
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Glaucoma #MIGS #AJOInternational
August 5, 2025 at 7:28 PM
👀💊 Can PPS exposure cause maculopathy?

Multimodal imaging may aid early detection of PPS maculopathy, which appears associated with choriocapillaris injury and cumulative drug exposure.

🔗 Full article here: doi.org/10.1016/j.aj...

#Ophthalmology #PentosanPolysulfateSodium
July 30, 2025 at 8:33 PM
🧠🔬 New insights into heavy‑metal optic neuropathy

🚨 New review highlights how heavy metal exposure can cause toxic optic neuropathy—a silent threat to vision.

🧠 Early recognition is key.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#NeuroOphthalmology #Toxicology #VisionLoss
July 22, 2025 at 8:33 AM
👁️ School Eye Health in Zambia
A RE-AIM study in Petauke showed:
• 69% of 34K+ students screened
• 96% attended follow-up
• 84% received glasses
• All 74 schools joined
✅ Integrated into annual plans
👩‍🏫 Teachers vital to success

🔗 Link here
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#EyeCare #GlobalHealth
July 14, 2025 at 5:18 PM
👀 Can limbal-rigid contact lenses reduce disability costs in SJS patients?

🟡 Key findings:

– 💰28.6% of patients improved in disability grade, with estimated cost savings >$6.9 million USD.

🔗 Full article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
July 8, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Clinical and Patient-Reported Outcomes Strongly Align in Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

📈 Key finding:

• Structural and functional clinician-reported outcomes show strong correlations with patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in individuals with RP.

Authors: Sofia Teixeira et al.
June 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🧠 GPT-4o scored 67.5% on 600 French ophthalmology board exam questions.
📘 While it outperformed other AI models, its performance remained below that of human residents.
Promising tool for French medical education.

🔗 Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#AIinmedicine #Ophthalmology #GPT4o
June 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
👁️ Can intravitreal dexamethasone protect photoreceptors in retinitis pigmentosa?

🟡 Key findings: BCVA improved in both groups postoperatively, but EZ length increased in combined surgery group only.

🔗 Full article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
June 17, 2025 at 9:44 AM
🔬 How consistent is your OCT?
This study compares 2011 vs. 2017 Heidelberg Spectralis SD-OCT models.

✔️ Image reproducibility
✔️ Scan quality
✔️ Cross-model reliability

💡 Subtle differences may impact long-term studies.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#OCT #Retina #Ophthalmology
June 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM