Trends of Surgery, Patient, and Surgeon Characteristics for Corneal Transplants in the Medicare Population From 2011 to 2020.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe recent trends in corneal transplants and patient and surgeon characteristics for corneal transplants that occurred in the Medicare population.

Methods: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional study using Current Procedural Terminology codes. We identified Medicare Fee-For-Service (FFS) claims for different types of corneal transplant procedures performed on Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years or older from 2011 to 2020.

Early Endophthalmitis Rates and Risk Factors After Corneal Transplant Surgeries in Medicare Beneficiaries From 2016 to 2019.

Purpose: The aims of this study were to determine rates of early postkeratoplasty endophthalmitis and identify sociodemographic and medical risk factors in the Medicare population.

Methods: Using a retrospective cohort design, patients aged 65 years and older undergoing penetrating keratoplasty (PK), endothelial keratoplasty (EK), and anterior lamellar keratoplasty (ALK) from 2016 to 2019 among 100% Medicare Fee-or-Service database were included. Rates of early endophthalmitis within 42 days of keratoplasty were determined using the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision-Clinical Modification diagnostic codes.

Endophthalmitis rates and risk factors following intraocular surgeries in the medicare population from 2016 to 2019.

Aims: To determine endophthalmitis rates and risk factors following intraocular surgeries in the Medicare population.

Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional study from 2016 to 2019 in Medicare fee-for-service and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries. 100% Medicare claims were used to identify eyes that underwent intraocular surgery.

Early Endophthalmitis Incidence and Risk Factors after Glaucoma Surgery in the Medicare Population from 2016 to 2019.

Purpose: To determine early endophthalmitis incidence and risk factors after glaucoma surgeries in the Medicare population.

Design: Retrospective, longitudinal study.

Participants: Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) and Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in the United States aged 65 years or older undergoing glaucoma surgery.

Use and Cost of Sustained-Release Corticosteroids for Cataract Surgery Under the Medicare Pass-Through Program.

Importance: Sustained-release corticosteroids offer the potential of improved compliance and greater patient convenience for anti-inflammatory treatment after cataract surgery. However, they are substantially more expensive than postoperative corticosteroid eye drops, which have historically been standard care.

Objective: To examine the use and cost of sustained-release corticosteroids in patients with Medicare who underwent cataract surgery in the US during the temporary pass-through reimbursement program period.

Combined Temporary Pupilloplasty and DSEK in an Eye With a Hydrophilic Acrylic Intraocular Lens to Prevent Opacification: A Case Report.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe a case of temporary pupilloplasty during Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty to prevent opacification of a hydrophilic acrylic intraocular lens (IOL).

Methods: A 60-year-old man presented with corneal edema in the left eye after a traumatic cataract removal and scleral suture fixation of a hydrophilic acrylic IOL (Akreos, Bausch + Lomb, Bridgewater, NJ). Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty with temporary pupilloplasty was performed.

Global Current Practice Patterns for the Management of Hyphema.

Purpose: Hyphema is a sequela of ocular trauma and can be associated with significant morbidity. Management of this condition is variable and can depend on individual institutional guidelines. We aimed to summarize current practices in hyphema management across ophthalmological institutions worldwide.

Global Current Practice Patterns for the Management of Exogenous Endophthalmitis: A Survey by the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma.

Objective: To investigate the global practice patterns for the management of exogenous endophthalmitis.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted to assess global practice patterns for the management of exogenous endophthalmitis. An online survey comprised of questions regarding the management of exogenous endophthalmitis was distributed to institutions who are members of International Globe and Adnexal Trauma Epidemiology Study Group (IGATES) or invited affiliates of the American Society of Ophthalmic Trauma and the Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society.

Global Current Practice Patterns for the Management of Open Globe Injuries.

Purpose: To determine global current practice patterns for the management of open globe injuries and identify areas of variation.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Methods: An online survey assessed global management paradigms for open globe injuries from August 2020 to January 2021.

Characteristics of Ophthalmic Trauma in Fall-Related Hospitalizations in the United States from 2000 to 2017.

Purpose: Falls is a leading cause of injuries nationally and can lead to serious ophthalmic injuries. The purpose of this study is to examine the incidence and characteristics of ophthalmic trauma in patients with fall-related hospitalizations in the United States.

Methods: Retrospective, cross-sectional study.

Presumed Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus Reactivation Following Recombinant Zoster Vaccination.

Purpose: To report a case of herpes zoster ophthalmicus (HZO) reactivation after recombinant zoster vaccination.

Methods: A 78-year-old woman, with a history of HZO 20 years ago, was referred for progressive corneal thinning in her left eye that started 1 week after her second dose of recombinant zoster vaccination.

Results: At presentation, visual acuity was counting fingers.

Treatment of Diabetic Macular Edema.

Purpose Of Review: Diabetes mellitus is a global epidemic which is growing in prevalence, and diabetic macular edema (DME) is a leading cause of visual impairment among patients affected by this disease. Our objective is to review current and upcoming therapeutic approaches to DME.

Recent Findings: Once considered the gold standard in treatment of DME, focal/grid laser is now reserved mostly for non-center-involving DME, while anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy has become the first-line treatment.

Cost-effectiveness analysis of a low-cost bubble CPAP device in providing ventilatory support for neonates in Malawi - a preliminary report.

Background: A low-cost bubble continuous positive airway pressure (bCPAP) device has been shown to be an excellent clinical alternative to nasal oxygen for the care of neonates with respiratory difficulty. However, the delivery of bCPAP requires more resources than the current routine care using nasal oxygen. We performed an economic evaluation to determine the cost-effectiveness of a low-cost bCPAP device in providing ventilatory support for neonates in Malawi.

Predicting supportive behavior of parents and siblings to a family member with intellectual disability living in institutional care.

This feasibility study examines whether the theory of planned behavior can predict supportive behavior provided by either parents to their offspring--or adult siblings to their brothers and sisters--with an intellectual disability living in 2 Israeli institutional care facilities. Participants were 67 parents and 63 siblings who were interviewed at baseline regarding their intentions to visit their offspring or sibling in the institutional care facility, to contact the caregiving staff, and to accept visits at home. Parents' and siblings' behavior regarding visitation and supportive behavior was examined after 6 months by caregiving staff.

Applicability of the Theory of Planned Behavior in predicting supportive behaviors by parents and adult siblings of immediate relatives with intellectual disability.

This research examines the applicability of the Theory of Planned Behavior in predicting supportive behaviors by parents and adult siblings of immediate relatives with intellectual disability. Participants were 67 parents and 63 siblings whose immediate relatives with intellectual disability resided in two institutional care facilities. Three aspects of supportive assistance behavior were evaluated: home visits, visits to the institution, and the relationship with the caregiving staff.