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News from The American Academy of Ophthalmology

• Childhood Visual Impairment Could Increase the Odds of Developing Adult Dementia December 24, 2024
  People who had visual impairment in childhood appear to be at greater risk for developing dementia after age 65, according to a recent study.
• Tumor Size May Be a Prognostic Indicator for Uveal Melanoma Metastasis December 23, 2024
  Smaller uveal melanoma tumors appear to have more favorable TCGA ratings than larger ones and better odds of survival, suggesting that size could serve as a surrogate for TCGA classification.
• Week in Review: Burden of Geographic Atrophy, Diabetic Eye Disease and Loss to Follow-Up, IOP Rise With Anti-VEGF Injections December 20, 2024
  Individuals with geographic atrophy report lower quality of life, many factors influence loss to follow-up rates in patients with diabetic eye disease, and elevated IOP is seen after anti-VEGF intravitreal injections.
• Silicone Oil Tamponade Seems Generally Successful for Managing Retinal Detachment December 19, 2024
  Many eyes with retinal detachment appear to achieve anatomical success and improved vision after silicone oil removal, with longer tamponade possibly having a protective effect against repeat detachment.