Week in review: Epi-on trial, dry eye drug, gold contacts
MAR 05, 2021 By Keng Jin Lee and Kanaga Rajan Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news
Artificial intelligence tools could enhance detection of retinal fluid
MAR 05, 2021 Retina/Vitreous This prospective study compared the performance of retinal specialists and an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm in detecting retinal fluid from spectral-domain
Single-session orbital decompression, strabismus and eyelid surgery appears effective for thyroid eye disease
MAR 04, 2021 Oculoplastics/Orbit, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus This retrospective, comparative, nonrandomized study assessed the outcomes of simultaneous orbital decompression, strabismus and/or eye surgery in patients with
Most orbital roof fractures can be managed conservatively
MAR 02, 2021 Oculoplastics/Orbit Researchers characterized orbital roof fractures in adults who presented at a single level 1 tertiary care center between 2015 and 2018.
Overuse of preoperative testing tied to delayed cataract surgery, patient falls
MAR 01, 2021 Cataract/Anterior Segment, Comprehensive Ophthalmology Researchers assessed whether the use of routine preoperative testing leads to delayed surgery and falls in Medicare beneficiaries
Vision loss could be the presenting sign or symptom of COVID-19
Case 1: Central retinal artery occlusion as the only initial symptom of COVID-19 This report presents a case of painless vision loss as the initial
Does COVID-19 lead to vision loss?
Case 1: Impending central retinal vein occlusion following COVID-19 pneumonia This report presents a patient presenting with multiple scotomas and decreased vision in the setting
IRIS Registry study evaluates return to OR after vitrectomy for vitreous opacities
FEB 25, 2021 Retina/Vitreous This IRIS Registry study investigated the rate of return to the operating room after vitrectomy for vitreous opacities. Study design Researchers
Week in review: Glaucoma genes, myopia woes, hairy eyeball
Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web. An international team of scientists has identified
Study finds an increased risk of ophthalmologic diagnoses in children with autism spectrum disorder
FEB 24, 2021 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus In this population-based analysis, investigators evaluated ophthalmologic disorders associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Study design This is
Strategies for improving outcomes in strabismus surgery related to TED
FEB 23, 2021 Oculoplastics/Orbit, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus The authors investigated whether initial postoperative angle of deviation impacts surgical outcomes in patients with thyroid eye disease (TED).
Vitamin D supplementation linked to decreased uveitis activity
FEB 19, 2021 Uveitis The authors examined patterns of serum vitamin D levels among people with active and inactive noninfectious uveitis. Study design This prospective
Week in review: COVID damage, antibody drops, GA therapy
FEB 19, 2021 By Keng Jin Lee and Kanaga Rajan Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Oculoplastics/Orbit, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the
Can you get COVID-19 from asymptomatic carriers?
The authors of this study evaluated the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from individuals with no symptoms. Study design This decision analytical model assessed the relative amount
Immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated ON appears to differ from typical ON
FEB 17, 2021 Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit This retrospective case series describes 11 patients optic neuritis (ON) associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors. Study design Researchers assessed 18 eyes
Ebola virus linked to a distinct spectrum of ocular and neuro-ophthalmologic findings
This cross-sectional study assessed ophthalmic features specific to Ebola virus disease. Study design Researchers evaluated 564 Ebola virus antibody-positive survivors and 635 antibody-negative contacts of
Week in review: Myopia control, remote care, maculopathy culprit
FEB 12, 2021 By Kanaga Rajan and Keng Jin Lee Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web. A new
Refractive lens exchange with a trifocal IOL in emmetropic presbyopia patients
FEB 11, 2021 Cataract/Anterior Segment, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention Investigators compared visual outcomes and patient satisfaction between unilateral and bilateral trifocal diffractive IOL implantation in emmetropic patients
Smartphone-based fundus imaging can successfully screen for DR
FEB 10, 2021 Retina/Vitreous This is the first study to directly compare 4 different approaches for smartphone-based fundus imaging (SBFI) in terms of image quality
AJCC retinoblastoma staging system can be used to predict metastasis-related mortality
FEB 08, 2021 Ocular Pathology/Oncology, Retina/Vitreous Researchers used the 8th edition of the American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) Cancer Staging Manual to evaluate metastatic
Week in review: HIV drug, sugar high, smoke signs
FEB 05, 2021 By Keng Jin Lee and Kanaga Rajan Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web. A remyelinating drug
New generation hybrid lenses offer promising safety, efficacy for advanced keratoconus
FEB 04, 2021 Cornea/External Disease, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention Investigators evaluated the visual and corneal outcomes of new generation hybrid contact lenses (HCL) in patients with advanced keratoconus. Study design This retrospective study undertaken
Proposed ranibizumab biosimilar shows promise for neovascular AMD
FEB 01, 2021 Retina/Vitreous A new phase 3 equivalence study tested the safety and efficacy of the proposed ranibizumab biosimilar SB11. Study design This multicenter,
Week in review: Gene therapies, steroid potential, sanitizer hazards
JAN 29, 2021 By Kanaga Rajan Cataract/Anterior Segment, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web. The FDA has awarded
Corneal minimized-volume ablation with accelerated CXL appears promising for keratoconus
JAN 25, 2021 Cornea/External Disease, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention In this prospective pilot study, the authors investigated the safety and efficacy of corneal minimized-volume ablation with accelerated
Week in review: Travoprost implant, retinal repair, acupuncture woes
JAN 22, 2021 By Kanaga Rajan and Keng Jin Lee Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web. The
Goniosurgery does not yield long-term IOP control for pediatric Sturge-Weber glaucoma
JAN 21, 2021 Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus This 28-year retrospective chart review reports the outcomes of goniosurgery for children with glaucoma associated with Sturge-Weber syndrome. Study
Week in review: Glaucoma trials, artificial cornea, home-based care
JAN 15, 2021 By Keng Jin Lee and Kanaga Rajan Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the
Changes in uveitis treatment during the pandemic may increase risk of relapse
JAN 13, 2021 Uveitis This multicenter, prospective case series evaluated changes in ongoing immunomodulatory and biologic therapies used for noninfectious uveitis during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Accelerated CXL appears safe, effective for progressive keratoconus in children
JAN 13, 2021 Cornea/External Disease, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention This retrospective, interventional case series evaluated the long-term safety and efficacy of accelerated transepithelial corneal crosslinking
Week in review: Faricimab durability, mysterious floaters, frosty eyes
JAN 08, 2021 By Kanaga Rajan and Keng Jin Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web. Faricimab has shown
The role of ophthalmic hospitalists in managing pediatric consults
JAN 06, 2021 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus This single-center retrospective study analyzes consultations managed by an ophthalmic hospitalist covering a children’s hospital. Study design The
Epi-off CXL outperforms accelerated epi-on CXL in children with progressive keratoconus
JAN 04, 2021 Cornea/External Disease, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention Researchers compared the 5-year efficacy and safety of accelerated transepithelial (epi-on) and standard (epi-off) corneal collagen
Top ONE Network news of 2020
Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit, Oculoplastics/Orbit, Retina/Vitreous From the COVID-19 pandemic to brolucizumab safety concerns, here’s a look at the year’s most-viewed clinical news stories and
Top ONE Network videos of 2020
Cataract/Anterior Segment, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Retina/Vitreous From a new approach to phaco chop to slit-lamp examinations during a pandemic, here’s a
People with Down syndrome have irregular posterior corneal surfaces
DEC 22, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention This analysis characterizes posterior corneal surface features in patients with Down syndrome. Study design This retrospective,
Nearly one-quarter of children with COVID-19 have ocular symptoms
DEC 21, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus To help guide the prevention and management of ocular disorders in children with COVID-19, the authors investigated the
Week in review: Transplant concerns, first-in-class, rosette deposits
DEC 18, 2020 By Keng Jin Lee and Kanaga Rajan Cataract/Anterior Segment, Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the
Is the OMNI system effective for pseudophakic eyes with open-angle glaucoma?
DEC 17, 2020 Glaucoma This retrospective, multicenter, single-arm study assessed the 1-year outcomes of sequential canaloplasty and trabeculotomy with the OMNI surgical system (Sight Science)
Low concentration atropine exerts an antimyopic effect mainly by reducing axial length elongation
DEC 16, 2020 Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Retina/Vitreous Investigators evaluated changes in ocular biometrics among children receiving 0.05%, 0.025% and 0.01% atropine in the Low-Concentration Atropine for
Can you get COVID-19 twice?
DEC 15, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology The authors of this case study evaluated the possibility of true COVID-19 reinfection. Study design Whole genome sequencing was performed
Obstructive sleep apnea increases risk of CSC
DEC 14, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Retina/Vitreous Using a national sample of U.S. patients, this study is the first to estimate the effect of obstructive sleep
Week in review: Bonus gains, vaping hazards, bee sting
DEC 11, 2020 By Kanaga Rajan and Keng Jin Lee Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the
Toric extended depth-of-focus IOLs appear to offer reliable outcomes
DEC 10, 2020 Cataract/Anterior Segment, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention The authors evaluated the outcomes of bilateral toric extended depth-of-focus intraocular lens (EDOF IOL) implantation targeted for micromonovision.
Lymphoma subtype is a predictor for disease-specific mortality
DEC 08, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Ocular Pathology/Oncology, Oculoplastics/Orbit This retrospective case series describe the epidemiologic trends, clinical features and prognosis of patients with malignant lacrimal
Prolonged prone positioning of COVID-19 patients can lead to vision loss
DEC 07, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit The authors of this case series detail ocular abnormalities in 2 patients with COVID-19 after prolonged prone positioning. Study
Week in review: Germicidal lamps, depressed pupil, dragon surgery
DEC 04, 2020 By Keng Jin Lee and Kanaga Rajan Cataract/Anterior Segment, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Glaucoma A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around
Infliximab biosimilar linked to increased risk of uveitis flares
DEC 03, 2020 Uveitis This retrospective study measured recurrence of inflammation after switching from original infliximab (Remicade) to a biosimilar for noninfectious uveitis. Study design
Yamane fixation technique offers good refractive, safety outcomes
DEC 02, 2020 Cataract/Anterior Segment, Refractive Mgmt/Intervention, Retina/Vitreous The authors detailed refractive outcomes for patients who underwent scleral fixation of a posterior chamber IOL using
Study reveals OCT angiography biomarkers tied to diabetic retinopathy progression
NOV 30, 2020 Retina/Vitreous This study assessed OCT angiography-derived vessel metrics of the macula and optic nerve head (ONH) that may predict progression of diabetic
Dr. Narsing Rao receives International Gold Award of Chinese Ophthalmological Society 2020
Dr. Rao accepts his award via video recording at the Chinese Ophthalmological Society congress in Xiamen. Narsing Rao, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Interim Dean
Tetracycline injections can lead to improvement in festoons
NOV 23, 2020 Oculoplastics/Orbit This retrospective chart review details outcomes for patients receiving tetracycline injections for treatment of festoons. Study design The authors’ analysis included
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Charles Manger III
Dr. Charles Manger III graduated from the LAC+USC Medical Center Ophthalmology Program in 1980. He subsequently founded the Saddleback Eye Center in Laguna Hills, CA,
What factors contribute to a patient’s self-assessed pain after PRK?
This retrospective study assessed variables associated with patients’ self-assessed postoperative pain after photorefractive keratectomy (PRK). Study design Researchers evaluated 231 patients undergoing standard PRK surgery
Under Pressure: How Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Saved a Promising, Young Student’s Eyesight
In March 2019, Namita Sarraf’s life changed. She began suffering episodes of redness, pain, and light sensitivity in her left eye that seemed to recur
USC Dry Eye Center of Excellence Creates a Tear Biorepository for Identifying Biomarkers for Subtypes of Dry Eye
Affecting millions of Americans, especially the elderly, dry eye disease is one of the most common reasons for patient visits to an ophthalmologist. And yet,
From Silhouettes to Sight: How a Keratoprosthesis Corrected One Patient’s Lifelong Struggle with Vision
Pictured: Roslymn Caldwell (right) with her ophthalmologist Dr. Annie Nguyen By Eric Weintraub Ever since Roslymn Caldwell was born, she had eye conditions. What began
As COVID-19 Disrupts Education, Ophthalmology Residents Adapt
Pictured above: Three of our many ophthalmology residents, all of whom continue their education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. By Eric Weintraub When Dr. Charles DeBoer,
Ask the Expert: How COVID-19 Affects the Eyes
Interviewed by Eric Weintraub, Additional Expertise Contributions by Dr. Brian Toy With healthcare information changing daily amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, little attention has been given
Cataract Surgery- What to Expect?
This surgery is used to remove a cataract. During the procedure, the cloudy lens in your eye is replaced with an artificial lens that will
Blindness from Cataracts? Five Questions Answered
1. Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness in the US and even worldwide? Caused by a clouding of the
Harmful UV Light Can Cause Eye Damage & Blindness
What do all of these conditions have in common? UV light, UVA, UVB and UVC, is powerful radiation from the sun that can damage your
Crossed Eyes (Strabismus) – Causes and Treatments – A Q&A with Dr. Patel
What is Strabismus? Strabismus is a general term used to describe any misalignment of the eyes. It can occur in the context of childhood eye
LASIK Testimonial: When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
So….eye doctors, in general, don’t get Lasik. Or Lasek. Most of them have seen too many contact lens complications to even wear those. When you
Study reveals overlapping features of giant cell arteritis, COVID-19
NOV 17, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit This paper describes the distinct and overlapping features of giant cell arteritis (GCA) and COVID-19. Study design Researchers performed
Week in review: KDB Glide, geographic atrophy, opsin therapy
OCT 23, 2020 By Keng Jin Lee Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Glaucoma, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Retina/Vitreous A weekly roundup of ophthalmic news from around the web. The KDB
Macular thickness can remain altered for 1 year after pediatric cataract surgery
OCT 23, 2020 Cataract/Anterior Segment, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Retina/Vitreous Investigators measured macular thickness changes after lens removal and anterior vitrectomy for cataract in pediatric eyes. Study
Jeffrey Goldberg elected to National Academy of Medicine
OCT 22, 2020 National Academy of Medicine, Stanford University Comprehensive Ophthalmology Jeffrey Goldberg, MD, PhD, Blumenkranz Smead professor and chair of ophthalmology at Stanford University,
Study describes female authorship trends in ophthalmic journals
OCT 21, 2020 Comprehensive Ophthalmology This study tracked female authorship trends in ophthalmic literature over a 5-year period. Study design Researchers used a gender inference
Study reveals predictors for patients who are lost to follow-up during PDR treatment
OCT 19, 2020 Retina/Vitreous This study identified risk factors for patients who are lost to follow-up (LTFU) while undergoing anti-VEGF therapy and/or panretinal photocoagulation (PRP)
Under Pressure: How Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery Saved a Promising, Young Student’s Eyesight
In March 2019, Namita Sarraf’s life changed. She began suffering episodes of redness, pain, and light sensitivity in her left eye that seemed to recur
USC Dry Eye Center of Excellence Creates a Tear Biorepository for Identifying Biomarkers for Subtypes of Dry Eye
Affecting millions of Americans, especially the elderly, dry eye disease is one of the most common reasons for patient visits to an ophthalmologist. And yet,
From Silhouettes to Sight: How a Keratoprosthesis Corrected One Patient’s Lifelong Struggle with Vision
Pictured: Roslymn Caldwell (right) with her ophthalmologist Dr. Annie Nguyen By Eric Weintraub Ever since Roslymn Caldwell was born, she had eye conditions. What began
As COVID-19 Disrupts Education, Ophthalmology Residents Adapt
Pictured above: Three of our many ophthalmology residents, all of whom continue their education amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. By Eric Weintraub When Dr. Charles DeBoer,
Ask the Expert: How COVID-19 Affects the Eyes
Interviewed by Eric Weintraub, Additional Expertise Contributions by Dr. Brian Toy With healthcare information changing daily amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, little attention has been given
Cataract Surgery- What to Expect?
This surgery is used to remove a cataract. During the procedure, the cloudy lens in your eye is replaced with an artificial lens that will
Blindness from Cataracts? Five Questions Answered
1. Did you know that cataracts are the leading cause of preventable blindness in the US and even worldwide? Caused by a clouding of the
Harmful UV Light Can Cause Eye Damage & Blindness
What do all of these conditions have in common? UV light, UVA, UVB and UVC, is powerful radiation from the sun that can damage your
Crossed Eyes (Strabismus) – Causes and Treatments – A Q&A with Dr. Patel
What is Strabismus? Strabismus is a general term used to describe any misalignment of the eyes. It can occur in the context of childhood eye
LASIK Testimonial: When the Doctor Becomes the Patient
So….eye doctors, in general, don’t get Lasik. Or Lasek. Most of them have seen too many contact lens complications to even wear those. When you