COVID-19 Isolation and Quarantine Guidelines for Older Adults in Nursing Homes.

The COVID-19 pandemic poses an ever-increasing threat to older Americans, especially those in nursing homes. The compact nature of these facilities and the morbidities shared by this population make them susceptible to the virus and its symptoms. Because of this, the CDC has published guidelines directed at isolation and quarantine measures specifically created to protect this patient population.

Vitrectomy for Epiretinal Membranes and Macular Holes in Uveitis Patients.

Purpose: Macular pathology, including macular holes (MHs), epiretinal membranes (ERMs), and macular edema, is a cause of irreversible vision loss in the setting of uveitis. Medical management involves corticosteroids, immunomodulatory medications, and biologics to control inflammation. Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) has been suggested as a therapy for uveitis, with reports of reduced inflammation and decreased dependence on medication postoperatively.