Cataract/Anterior Segment, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea/External Disease, Oculoplastics/Orbit, Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus, Retina/Vitreous, Uveitis
The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2022, including the ocular effects of the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations for COVID-19, and a variety of updates from major journals across ophthalmology.
1. Rare ocular side effects have been noted after COVID-19 vaccination
By Danah Albreiki, MBBS
A narrative literature review of studies was conducted to provide an overview of the adverse ocular effects reported with the 4 types of COVID-19 vaccines currently available: mRNA, protein subunit, vector, and whole virus.
42,919 views
2. Onset of uveitis observed within 14 days of COVID-19 vaccination
By Ashleigh Laurin Levison, MD
Investigators used retrospective data to identify which uveitis-related diseases might be linked to COVID-19 vaccination.
35,853 views
3. New and worsening otologic symptoms are a side effect of teprotumumab
By Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD
Investigators at a single center in the United States reviewed real-world patient data on otologic issues related to teprotumumab treatment for thyroid eye disease.
9805 views
4. Some nutritional supplements appear to have benefit in treating hair loss
By Anne Barmettler, MD
Nutritional supplements such as pumpkin seed oil capsules have been discussed as having potential for helping people with hair loss, with no serious adverse events.
8951 views
5. Doxycycline shows efficacy in improving symptoms of thyroid-associated orbitopathy
By Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD
The short-term efficacy and safety of doxycycline vs placebo for mild thyroid-associated orbitopathy was assessed in a prospective, randomized, double-masked, parallel-group trial conducted in China.
7866 views
6. Novel red-light therapy may help control childhood myopia
By Brenda L. Bohnsack, MD, PhD
This was the first prospective, randomized, multicenter study of repeated low-level red-light therapy for myopia control in children, a treatment currently approved in China for amblyopia.
3853 views
7. Transconjunctival injection of botulinum toxin offers corneal protection
By Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD
A procedure involving modified transconjunctival injection of botulinum toxin was assessed for its safety and effectiveness in corneal protection.
3348 views
8. Academy guidelines for Candida-related endophthalmitis screening now available
By Xuejing Chen, MD
The American Academy of Ophthalmology has published its recommendations against routine screening of patients for endophthalmitis caused by Candida septicemia.
2962 views
9. Topical insulin appears to promote reepithelialization in neurotrophic keratitis
By Nandini Venkateswaran, MD
Topical insulin is assessed as an agent of reepithelialization in patients with stage 2 or 3 refractory neurotrophic keratitis.
2577 views
10. Many factors can lead to intraoperative floppy iris syndrome during cataract surgery
By Leela V. Raju, MD
To provide insight into the factors that increase the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS), investigators conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of recent IFIS studies.
2494 views
11. Aspherical lenses slow myopia progression in children throughout 2-year study
By Brenda L. Bohnsack, MD, PhD
Investigators evaluated whether aspherical lenses slowed myopia progression throughout 2 years of use and whether the level of lens asphericity affected myopia control efficacy.
2253 views
12. Patients with floppy eyelid syndrome have a high rate of obstructive sleep apnea
By Nikisha Q. Richards, MD, FACS
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with floppy eyelid syndrome.
2186 views
13. The Belin ABCD grading system is useful for assessing keratoconus progression
By Christopher S. Sales, MD
Records from the Homburg Keratoconus Center (Germany) were used to evaluate the utility of the Belin ABCD grading system for diagnosing keratoconus and staging progression.
2074 views
14. Biomarkers can help distinguish orbital cellulitis from ordinary inflammation
By Edward J. Wladis, MD
This study was a retrospective analysis of clinical findings and biomarkers used to distinguish between orbital cellulitis and idiopathic/nonspecific orbital inflammation.
1937 views
15. Rates of postsurgical endophthalmitis have decreased and may go even lower
By Michael D. Patterson, DO
This study was conducted to determine the incidence of endophthalmitis in the United States and the risk factors in developing endophthalmitis after cataract surgery.
1916 views
