This week in the news, pandemic-related mask wearing is linked to endophthalmitis, children with glaucoma report quality-of-life issues, and ocular manifestations of IBD remain rare.

Investigators reviewed retrospective chart data to determine if prostaglandin analog treatment in children with glaucoma led to uveitis episodes.

An artificial intelligence risk model had strong sensitivity in predicting treatment-requiring retinopathy of prematurity in low- and middle-income countries.

A prospective observational study evaluated the prevalence of anisometropia in children with congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction and assessed amblyopia risk in this population.

Astronauts attempted to stave off the oft-observed spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome with short bouts of lower body negative pressure.

This small study measured Kflat, Ksteep, and Kmax and found that changes in corneal curvature and thickness, after 6 hours of scleral lens wear, were short-term.

This exploration of the incidence, features, timing, and risk factors for retinal tears after cataract surgery found long axial length and intraoperative complications the greatest risks.

Investigators in Argentina evaluated whether home confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic had an effect on myopic shift at myopia onset.

Investigators assessed corneal immunophenotype following simple limbal epithelial transplantation or conjunctival-limbal autograft in patients with ocular chemical burns.

Investigators examined the risk and factors that lead to cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery in patients with retinitis pigmentosa.

In the United States, gaps in insurance coverage or lack of insurance may lead to greater unmet needs for vision care in children and lower rates of vision screening.

This study assessed graft survival following Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty in eyes with pseudophakic and aphakic bullous keratopathy, with ACIOL vs. PCIOL.

A prospective longitudinal study of biometry data assessed changes in refraction and axial length in children following cataract surgery to determine risk factors for greater myopic shifts.

Corneal parametric features and axial length were examined for correlation with high myopia to explore mechanical properties and biological parameters for predisposition to other conditions.

This study was a retrospective analysis of clinical findings and biomarkers used to distinguish between orbital cellulitis and idiopathic/nonspecific orbital inflammation.

This week in the news, cataract surgery decreases the risk of falls in older people, metabolic syndrome can lead to ocular hypertension, and telehealth visits lead to more in-person eye exams for patients with diabetes.

Crowd control measures used to disperse protesters cause a unique set of serious ocular injuries, and in some cases even lead to blindness.

Anatomic success rates and visual acuity after 2 or more rhegmatogenous retinal detachment repairs were examined to support decisions on undergoing additional procedures.

This study evaluated the incidence of and risk factors for development of posterior capsule rupture after cataract surgery.

Rates of both retinal artery and vein occlusions were examined in time periods before and after COVID-19 infection in patients to compare any changes in risk of occlusions.

This week in the news, patients with dry eye disease gain no benefit from fish oil supplements, hypertension and diabetes predict early glaucoma onset, and the FDA approves the ALLY Adaptive Cataract Treatment System for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery.

Despite more women entering the field of ophthalmology each year, they are underrepresented among most ophthalmology subspecialty societies.

Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors are increasingly being used to treat juvenile idiopathic arthritis, but delays in treatment authorization could lead to negative effects.

Secondary analysis of data from the Dry Eye Assessment and Management study examines the relationship of dry eye disease severity with depression.

Investigators evaluated the outcomes of birdshot chorioretinitis treatment over the long term and determined rates of both relapse and sustained drug-free remission.