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7 ± 0.9 in the AADI group and 2.2 ± 0.8 in the trabeculectomy group (P=.25). Surgical complications developed in 1 patient in each treatment group (P=.65). Cataract surgery was performed in 5 (42%) patients in the trabeculectomy group and no patients in the AADI group (P=.01).

Placement of an AADI resulted in lower IOP and a higher rate of surgical success compared to trabeculectomy with MMC in eyes with glaucoma associated with aniridia. Cataract extraction was more frequently required after trabeculectomy with MMC than AADI implantation.
Placement of an AADI resulted in lower IOP and a higher rate of surgical success compared to trabeculectomy with MMC in eyes with glaucoma associated with aniridia. Cataract extraction was more frequently required after trabeculectomy with MMC than AADI implantation.
To evaluate off-label use of netarsudil 0.02% for treatment of corneal edema associated with Fuchs dystrophy.

Prospective, randomized clinical trial.

Twenty-nine subjects with symptomatic Fuchs dystrophy were enrolled and randomized to use netarsudil or placebo eye drops once daily for 3 months. The primary outcomes were the change in central corneal thickness between baseline and 1 month and between baseline and 3 months. Secondary outcomes included change in scotopic corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA) at 3 months and change in scores on a visual disability questionnaire validated for use with Fuchs dystrophy.

Compared with use of placebo, use of netarsudil produced significant reduction in central corneal thickness at 1 month (mean difference, -20 µm; 95% confidence interval, -32 to -9 µm) and 3 months (mean difference, -26 µm; 95% confidence interval, -39 to -12 µm) and significant improvement in scotopic CDVA at 3 months (mean difference +1.6 lines; 95% confidence interval, 0.2-3.0 lines). Scores on the visual disability questionnaire did not change significantly in either arm or differ significantly between arms. One subject assigned to netarsudil had baseline epithelial bullae and withdrew from the study because of disabling glare.

Use of netarsudil was associated with reduction of corneal edema and improvement in scotopic CDVA in Fuchs dystrophy patients. Further study is needed to more fully assess patient satisfaction and visual acuity under various lighting conditions and to compare use of netarsudil with other treatment options such as endothelial keratoplasty.
Use of netarsudil was associated with reduction of corneal edema and improvement in scotopic CDVA in Fuchs dystrophy patients. Further study is needed to more fully assess patient satisfaction and visual acuity under various lighting conditions and to compare use of netarsudil with other treatment options such as endothelial keratoplasty.
To assess the prevalence of ophthalmic findings in patients with Darier disease, an autosomal dominant genetic skin disorder, in an effort to evaluate the need for eye examinations in the management of the disease.

Prospective observational case series.

Thirty-six individuals with Darier disease were evaluated by both ocular assessment questionnaire and a comprehensive ophthalmic examination (visual acuity, refraction, external examination, and slit-lamp examination) with emphasis on the eyelids, conjunctiva, and cornea. In addition, questionnaire-based medical interview and skin examination were conducted.

According to the medical questionnaire, 39% of patients reported eye problems, 36% dry eye, and 42% eye fatigue after prolonged reading. Ocular examination revealed Darier disease lesions on the eyelids in 55% of the patients, blepharitis in 44%, conjunctival hyperemia in 28%, and short tear film break-up time in 83%. There was no significant relationship between any of these ophthalmic findings and systemic retinoid therapy, sex, or age.

The high prevalence of blepharitis and dry eye highlights the importance of ophthalmologic evaluation of patients with Darier disease.
The high prevalence of blepharitis and dry eye highlights the importance of ophthalmologic evaluation of patients with Darier disease.
To assess potential associations between the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and systemic parameters in a Chinese population.

Cross-sectional study.

The Tongren Health Care Study included individuals attending regular health care check-up examinations in the Beijing Tongren Hospital from 2017 to 2019. Detailed medical examinations and ophthalmic examinations were applied, including fundus photography. AMD was evaluated according to the Beckman Initiative guidelines.

The study included 7,719 participants (mean age 60.5 ± 8.1 years; range 50-97 years). The prevalence of any, early, intermediate, and late AMD was 1,607 of 7,719 (20.8%; 95% confidence interval [CI] 20.1%, 21.9%), 832 of 7,719 (10.8%; 95% CI 10.1%, 11.5%), 733 of 7,719 (9.5%; 95% CI 8.9%, 10.2%), and 42 of 7,719 (0.50%; 95% CI 0.40%, 0.70%), respectively. In multivariate analysis, the prevalence of any AMD increased with higher blood monocyte count (odds ratio [OR]3.49; 95% CI 2.26, 5.38; P < .001), after adjusting es, the observation suggests monocytes playing a role in the pathogenesis of AMD.
A higher prevalence of early AMD, intermediate AMD, late AMD, and any AMD was associated with a higher peripheral monocyte count. In agreement with previous studies, the observation suggests monocytes playing a role in the pathogenesis of AMD.
To describe the detailed retinal phenotype ofKCNV2-associatedretinopathy.

Multicenter international retrospective case series.

Review of retinal imaging including fundus autofluorescence (FAF) and optical coherence tomography (OCT), including qualitative and quantitative analyses.

Three distinct macular FAF features were identified i) centrally increased signal (n=35, 41.7%), ii) DAF (n=27, 31.1%), and iii) ring of increased signal (n=37, 44.0%). Purmorphamine in vitro Five distinct FAF groups were identified based on combinations of those characteristics, with 23.5% of patients changing FAF group over a mean (range) follow-up of 5.9 years (1.9-13.1 years). Qualitative assessment was performed by grading OCT into five grades (i) continuous EZ (20.5%), (ii) EZ disruption (26.1%), (iii) EZ absence, without optical gap and with preserved retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) complex (21.6%); iv) loss of EZ and an hyporeflective zone at the foveola (6.8%); and (v) outer retina and RPE complex loss (25.0%). Eighty-six patients had scans available from both eyes, with 83 (96.
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