JAMA Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

At-home visual acuity tests valid versus in-office testing

Measurements for three at-home self-administered visual acuity (VA) tests were within one line of Snellen acuity compared within-office VA measurements, according to a study published online March 31 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Psychology & Psychiatry

Depression linked to more severe dry eye disease

Depression is associated with more severe dry eye disease (DED) symptoms and overall signs, according to a study published online March 10 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Decline in infectious conjunctivitis during COVID-19 pandemic

(HealthDay)—There was a population-wide decrease in the rate of infectious conjunctivitis in association with public health interventions adopted to curb COVID-19, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Growing evidence links pentosan polysulfate sodium, maculopathy

(HealthDay)—There is growing evidence that pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS) is associated with an increased risk for maculopathy, according to a study published online Nov. 18 in JAMA Ophthalmology.

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