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This week's papers:

1. Optogenetic Therapy for Restoring Aspects of Visual Function. — New England Journal of Medicine 2026
2. Management of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Routine US Clinical Practice: Impact of Delayed Treatment Initiation. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
3. Pooled Data Meta-Analysis of Pneumatic Vitreolysis for Treatment of Vitreomacular Traction Syndrome With, And Without Full Thickness Macular Holes. — Retina 2026
4. Incidence of Retinal Artery Occlusion After Carotid Endarterectomy Versus Carotid Artery Stenting. — Retina 2026
5. Diabetes Severity in Cornea Donors and 1-Year Outcomes in Recipients in the Diabetes Endothelial Keratoplasty Study: A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial. — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
6. Surgical Management Patterns and Outcomes in Recurrent Corneal Erosion: An IRIS Registry Study. — Cornea 2026
7. Mitomycin C Application during Trabeculectomy-Injection versus Sponge: A Report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. — Ophthalmology 2026
8. Endphthalmitis after cataract surgery in Sweden 2018-2024: associations with preoperative visual acuity and intracameral antibiotic regimens. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
9. Assessment of the Necessity for High-Level Disinfection (HLD) of Reusable Ophthalmic Devices: A Multisociety Position Paper. — Ophthalmology 2026
10. Diagnostic Accuracy and Clinical Impact of Ocular Fundus Imaging in the Emergency Department: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. — Survey of Ophthalmology 2026

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This week's papers:

1. In-office and remote intraocular pressure metrics associated with visual field progression in treated open-angle glaucoma. — Ophthalmology 2026
2. Central visual field defect patterns and progression in glaucoma: a multicentre 10-year study. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
3. Influence of goniotomy incisional arc size on its efficacy and safety in juvenile open-angle glaucoma: a prospective multicentre study. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
4. Cholesteryl Ester Transfer Protein Inhibition and Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration. — Ophthalmology 2026
5. From Intermediate AMD to Geographic Atrophy: Biomarkers, Endpoints, and a Roadmap for Next-Generation Clinical Trials. — Progress in Retinal and Eye Research 2026
6. Artificial intelligence for clinical decision-making in retinal disorders: From screening and diagnosis to treatment and longitudinal management. — Progress in Retinal and Eye Research 2026
7. Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Injection-to-Surgery Interval in Diabetic Vitrectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
8. Association Between Extrafoveal Paravascular Retinoschisis and Central Retinal Vessel Trunk Dragging in High Myopia. — Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2026
9. Paracentral acute middle maculopathy in giant cell arteritis versus non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
10. Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials and Real-World Studies. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026

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This week's papers:

1. Prevention of Retinal Detachment in Type 2 Stickler Syndrome. — Ophthalmology 2026
2. Retinopathy of Prematurity in the Anti-VEGF Era: Screening Systems and Practical Treatment Decision-Making Across Anti-VEGF, Laser, and Surgery. — Progress in Retinal and Eye Research 2026
3. Efficacy and safety of intravitreal conbercept injection in treating macular oedema secondary to branch retinal vein occlusion: results from the BRAVE study. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
4. Effect of systemic fibrates on diabetic retinopathy prevention and progression: A comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. — Survey of Ophthalmology 2026
5. Incidence of De Novo Glaucoma and Ocular Hypertension After DMEK vs DSAEK: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
6. Managing refractory herpes simplex keratitis. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
7. Incidence and characteristics of teprotumumab-associated ototoxicity in thyroid eye disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis. — Survey of Ophthalmology 2026
8. Prevalence, Ocular Manifestations, and Treatment Response in Post-Bariatric Vitamin A Deficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
9. Conjunctival Melanocytic Lesions: A Practical Sequential Treatment Approach. — Ophthalmology 2026
10. Organism-Specific Clinical Features and Outcomes of Culture-Positive Endogenous Endophthalmitis: A Multicenter Cohort Study Over 12 Years. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026

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Welcome to This Week in Ophthalmology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning vitreoretinal surgical decision-making, the systemic and diagnostic stakes of retinal disease, and prognostic markers in glaucoma and paediatric eye care. Let's dive in.

This week's papers:

1. Gas tamponade choice in low-to-moderate complexity primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachment: propensity-matched comparisons of SF6, C2F6 and C3F8. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
2. Gas Versus Air Tamponade in Surgery for Full-Thickness Macular Hole: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
3. Scleral Buckling in Primary Vitrectomy for Giant Retinal Tears: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Anatomical and Functional Outcomes. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
4. Acute Stroke Risk and Trends in Secondary Prevention after Retinal Artery Occlusion. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
5. Outcomes of As-Needed Aflibercept Treatment After Complete Regression in Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy. — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
6. Ocular Toxoplasmosis Masquerading as Acute Retinal Necrosis and Cytomegalovirus Retinitis: A Systematic Review. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
7. Predictors of Vision Loss and Surgical Intervention in Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Multicenter Nationwide Cohort Study. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
8. Centralized Multidisciplinary Retinoblastoma Care Closes the Outcome Gap: Survival and Globe Salvage for 1000 Eyes from 601 Patients. — Ophthalmology 2026
9. Reversal of optic disc cupping in primary congenital glaucoma: analysis of 1223 eyes. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
10. Photography-based Retinal Vasculometry and Visual Field Progression in Primary Open Angle Glaucoma. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026

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Welcome to This Week in Ophthalmology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning targeted immunotherapy for thyroid eye disease, medical and surgical retina — from complement inhibition to prophylactic laser — and a cluster of studies on ocular inflammation, infection and drug-induced surface disease. Let's dive in.

This week's papers:

1. Efficacy and Safety of Satralizumab for Thyroid Eye Disease: Week 24 Results from the Phase 3 SatraGO-1 and SatraGO-2 Randomized Trials. — Ophthalmology 2026
2. Why Metrics Matter in Thyroid Eye Disease: An Innovate TED Initiative. — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
3. Two-Year Experience with Intravitreal Pegcetacoplan for the Treatment of Geographic Atrophy in Clinical Practice. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
4. Association of Common Anti-Inflammatory Medications with Reduced Risk of Vision-Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy in Type 2 Diabetes. — Ophthalmology 2026
5. Prophylactic Retinopexy in Fellow Eyes After Contralateral Retinal Detachment: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
6. Macular Hole Surgery With ILM Flap, Viscoelastic, and Air Tamponade Without Positioning. — Retina 2026
7. Myopic Traction Maculopathy: consensus from the Myopia Society for a new nomenclature. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
8. Incidence and Management of Ocular Hypertension Following the 0.18 mg Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant for Non-infectious Uveitis affecting the Posterior Segment. — Retina 2026
9. Dupilumab-associated ocular surface disease in atopic dermatitis: a large prospective cohort study from the BioDay registry. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
10. Management strategies in endogenous fungal endophthalmitis: a multi-institutional retrospective cohort study. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026

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Welcome to This Week in Ophthalmology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning new drug therapies for retinal and refractive disease, systemic risk and drug safety questions that land in our clinics, and a set of studies on how we detect, image, and treat disease across glaucoma, cornea, and ocular oncology. Let's dive in.

This week's papers:

1. Safety and Effects of Gildeuretinol Acetate on Retinal Atrophic Lesions in Stargardt Disease: The TEASE-1 Randomized Clinical Trial. — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
2. GLP1-RA Use and Risk of Non-arteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
3. Evaluation of globe-preserving therapies in unilateral cT2/cT3 retinoblastoma: a multicentre study of 1566 eyes. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
4. Changing Trends in the Microbiological spectrum and clinical presentation of Postcataract Endophthalmitis over a 23-year period. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
5. Systemic Vascular Risks After Retinal Artery and Vein Occlusions: A Large-Scale Real-World Analysis. — Retina 2026
6. Evidence and Consensus Based Imaging Guidelines in Ocular Toxoplasmosis. Multimodal imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Taskforce Report 14. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
7. Real-World Applicability of Anti-VEGF Trial Criteria for Diabetic Macular Edema. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
8. Event-Based Progression Detection Among OCT, OCT Angiography, and Visual Field in Glaucoma. — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
9. LYNX-1: A Phase 3 Study of 0.75% Phentolamine Ophthalmic Solution in Subjects with Dim Light Vision Disturbances. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
10. Outcomes of the Sub400 Protocol and Contact Lens-Assisted Corneal Cross-Linking in Advanced Thin-Cornea Keratoconus: Clinical Efficacy and Long-Term Visual Stability. — Cornea 2025

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Welcome to This Week in Ophthalmology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning macular disease and the value of treating early, the surgical side of cataract and glaucoma care including the hardware we hold in our hands, and paediatric eye care from myopia control to retinopathy of prematurity. Let's dive in.

This week's papers:

1. Early Versus Delayed Pegcetacoplan Treatment for Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Age-Related Macular Degeneration in OAKS, DERBY, and GALE. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
2. Evidence and Consensus Based Guidelines in Behçet Disease Uveitis. Multimodal imaging in Uveitis (MUV) Taskforce Report 18. — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
3. Posterior capsular rupture and phacoemulsification device. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
4. Incidence and Risk Factors of Glaucoma in a Health Screening Cohort: Findings Over 10 Years from the Gangnam Eye Cohort Study. — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
5. Variation in cataract surgical outcomes by facility type: evidence from 168 population-based surveys in 61 countries. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
6. Efficacy and safety of ELIOS excimer laser trabeculostomy versus iStent inject as an adjunct to phacoemulsification: a retrospective comparative study. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
7. Digital Defocus Vision Training Using Virtual Reality for Myopia Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial. — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
8. HOTV Vision Test Compared With Tumbling E for Pediatric Vision Screening. — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
9. Incidence and associations of Retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) tear post-loading phase of aflibercept 2mg in Treatment Naïve Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration (nAMD): PRECISE study report 10. — Retina 2026
10. Aggressive retinopathy of prematurity: characteristics and risk factors for retreatment. — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026

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Welcome to This Week in Ophthalmology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning intravitreal drug choice and safety, the systemic disease that hides behind ocular findings, and new data on myopia control, geographic atrophy phenotyping, and surgical technique. Let's dive in.

This week's papers:

1. Aflibercept 8 mg versus faricimab for macular oedema due to retinal vein occlusion: a systematic review and network meta-analysis — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
2. Spectacle Lenses With Highly Aspherical Lenslets for Myopia Control: A Randomized Clinical Trial — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
3. Real-world retinal vasculitis events reported with FDA-approved intravitreal anti-VEGF and complement inhibitor agents: an analysis of FAERS data — Retina 2026
4. Association of glaucoma and glaucoma treatments with cataract in the UK Biobank: a cross-sectional observational study — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
5. Association of fenofibrate use with progression of ocular disease in individuals with diabetes — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
6. Major Adverse Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Events After Retinal Artery Occlusion: Clinical Predictors and Long-Term Outcomes — Retina 2026
7. Late-onset Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: disease triggers and prognostic factors in a large Italian cohort — Ophthalmology 2026
8. Comparative Outcomes of Transscleral Four-Point Fixation with Closed Continuous-Loop Suture and Yamane Technique for Intraocular Lens Fixation — Retina 2026
9. Biomarker-Guided Management in Vitreoretinal Diseases: Integrating Imaging, Pharmacotherapy, and Surgical Decision-Making—A Narrative Review — Retina 2026
10. Describing Candidate Geographic Atrophy Phenotypes and Their Different Growth Parameters — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026

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Welcome to This Week in Ophthalmology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning glaucoma risk stratification, retinal imaging and pharmacotherapy, and pediatric and anterior segment practice — including two randomized trials that may change what you offer in clinic tomorrow. Let's dive in.

This week's papers:

1. Standardized Lacrimal Sac Massage vs Probing for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction in Infants: A Noninferiority Randomized Trial — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
2. Time-Varying Effects of Valacyclovir Prophylaxis in the Zoster Eye Disease Study: A Post Hoc Exploratory Analysis of a Randomized Clinical Trial — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
3. Efficacy and Safety of Dual-Sided Composite Defocus Spectacles for Myopia Control in Children: A 1-Year Randomized, Double-Masked, Controlled Trial — Ophthalmology 2026
4. Faricimab for Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy: 48-Week Results from the Phase 3b/4 SALWEEN Trial — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
5. Intraocular Lens-Associated Uveitis-Glaucoma-Hyphema Syndrome — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
6. Long-term Outcomes of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on Intraocular Pressure Control and Visual Field Progression — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
7. IOP Stress Testing Identifies Glaucoma Eyes at Risk of Fast Progression Despite Controlled Office Pressure — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
8. Assessment of Ellipsoid Zone Integrity and Other Quantitative OCT Biomarkers for Intermediate AMD Progression to Atrophy — Ophthalmology 2026
9. Refractive Predictability of Third-Generation and Modern IOL Power Calculation Formulas in Yamane Intrascleral Fixation — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
10. Incidence and Risk Factors for Progression of Pachychoroid Subtype — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026

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Welcome to This Week in Ophthalmology. This week we're covering 10 notable papers spanning screening access and equity, artificial intelligence and standardized language in clinical practice, imaging biomarkers and drug trials in retina, and refinements in cataract and corneal surgery. Let's dive in.

This week's papers:

1. Standardization of Retinal Vasculitis Terminology With Consensus Definitions From a Delphi Panel — JAMA Ophthalmology 2026
2. No-History IOL Power Calculation After Myopic Laser Vision Correction: A Multicenter Retrospective Database Study of 14 Formulas With and Without Posterior Corneal Curvature — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
3. Preloaded Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty: A systematic and descriptive review of global experimental and clinical outcomes — Survey of Ophthalmology 2026
4. Pharmacologic Interventions for the Prevention and Treatment of Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
5. Image-based AI for Automated Diagnosis and Clinical Activity Grading in Thyroid Eye Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis — Ophthalmology 2026
6. Cancer Type-Specific Risks of Retinal Vascular Occlusion: A Nationwide Population-Based Study — Ophthalmology Retina 2026
7. Macular atrophy in neovascular age-related macular degeneration: Prevalence, risk factors, imaging features, and clinical implications — Survey of Ophthalmology 2026
8. Directional Association Between Perilesional Fundus Autofluorescence and Geographic Atrophy Border Expansion — Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science 2026
9. Integrating opportunistic ocular diseases screening into general health examination in Chinese: a multicentre study — British Journal of Ophthalmology 2026
10. Neighborhood Socioeconomic Deprivation and Adherence to Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Guidelines — American Journal of Ophthalmology 2026

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