Top ONE Network Editors' Choice Reviews of 2023

The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2023 include how more severe hypertension ups the risk of retinal vein occlusion, observations of psychosocial distress in elderly patients who have had Mohs micrographic surgery, and a variety of updates from major journals across ophthalmology.

1. New Hypertension Guidelines Link Worse Disease Stage With Increasing Risk of RVO

By Jessica D. Randolph, MD
According to new blood pressure definitions, worse hypertension is strongly tied to an increased risk of retinal vein occlusion (RVO), though the risk of retinal artery occlusion appears to be unaffected.
11,034 views

2. Delayed Complications of Posterior Vitreous Detachment Are Not Uncommon

By Lisa S. Schocket, MD
Acute posterior vitreous detachment (PVD) often presents with concurrent complications, but many eyes continue to experience retinal complications months after diagnosis.
6386 views

3. Elderly Patients Are at Risk for Mohs Micrographic Surgery–Related Depression

By Edward J. Wladis, MD
Psychosocial distress, including depression, has been reported following Mohs micrographic surgery, and the risk for psychosocial distress appears to increase with age.
4527 views

4. Ultrasound Is a Possible Diagnostic Test for Giant Cell Arteritis

By Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD
Results from a Danish study indicate that ultrasound is potentially a companion test to temporal artery biopsy in diagnosing giant cell arteritis.
3921 views

5. Lattice Degeneration Increases the Risk of Retinal Detachment After Cataract Surgery

By Ajay E. Kuriyan, MD
An analysis of IRIS Registry data reveals that lattice degeneration is a major factor linked with an increased risk of retinal detachment or retinal tear after cataract surgery.
3799 views

6. Untreated Eyes With Glaucoma May Benefit From 360-Degree SLT Treatment

By Gillian G. Treadwell, MD
A randomized controlled trial evaluated whether there were efficacy and safety differences between 180 and 360 degrees of selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) treatment.
3638 views

7. The Barrett True-K Keratoconus-Specific Formula Has High Prediction Accuracy

By Kamran M. Riaz, MD
Data from a multinational retrospective chart review were used to compare the accuracy of the keratoconus-specific formulas with those of standard IOL calculation formulas.
3436 views

8 (tie). Certain Thyroid Hormones Increase Proptosis Recurrence Risk After Decompression

By Edward J. Wladis, MD
Identifying the risk factors for proptosis recurrence after orbital decompression for Graves orbitopathy may help surgeons decide the proper timing for this procedure.
3274 views

8 (tie). Posterior Scleritis After COVID-19 Vaccination Can Look Like Uveal Melanoma

By Lauren A. Dalvin, MD
In a small cohort of patients who developed posterior scleritis after a COVID-19 event, the appearance of an elevated mass prompted concerns for uveal melanoma.
3274 views

9. Propranolol Shows Efficacy in Reducing the Risk of ROP Progression

By Brenda L. Bohnsack, MD, PhD
While there are many published studies regarding the use of oral propranolol for prevention of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), there is no general consensus on the advantages and risks of this therapy.
2951 views

10. Ophthalmology Residents Benefit From Training At a Dedicated Chalazion Clinic

By Nikisha Q. Richards, MD, FACS
A dedicated, resident-centric chalazion incision and drainage clinic can be a boon to ophthalmology training, giving residents self-confidence in performing a specialized surgical procedure.
2870 views

11. An AI Model Estimates Retinitis Pigmentosa Visual Function from UW-FAF Images

By Mohammed Ali Khan, MD, FACS
A deep-learning model using ultra-widefield fundus autofluorescence (UW-FAF) images reveals that artificial intelligence may help accurately estimate the visual function of patients with retinitis pigmentosa.
2223 views

12. Optimal Sedation Practices Can Reduce the Oculocardiac Reflex During Surgery

By Allison Umfress, MD
Identifying patients at risk for developing the oculocardiac reflex (OCR) during strabismus surgery and instituting an intraoperative anesthesia protocol may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with OCR.
2142 views

13. Macula-Off Retinal Detachments Fare Best When Corrected Within 2–3 Days

By Lisa S. Schocket, MD
Repairing retinal detachment within 2 days of onset achieves significantly better visual outcomes than waiting up to 3 days, but benefits wane after that.
1940 views

14 (tie). Fewer Glaucoma Surgical Failures Seen With Trabeculectomies vs Tube Surgeries

By Lynn Sun, MD, PhD
Five-year follow-up results from the Primary Tube Versus Trabeculectomy Study indicate that trabeculectomy surgery led to lower failure rates than tube surgery in patients with glaucoma.
1778 views

14 (tie). Signs and Symptoms of MGD-Related Dry Eye Disease Improve With NOV03 Drops

By Daniel S. Choi, MD
A perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic drop, NOV03, was shown to significantly improve dry eye signs and symptoms in patients with meibomian gland disease (MGD) in the phase 3 MOJAVE clinical study.
1778 views

15. Novel Pilocarpine Formulation Drop Appears Effective for Presbyopia

By Ronald Luke Rebenitsch, MD
Allergan’s proprietary AGN-190584 topical drops show promise for the treatment of presbyopia, significantly improving near visual acuity after 30 days with minimal treatment-emergent adverse events.
1738 views