Triamcinolone injection in the treatment of lid retraction for thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy: A systematic review.

Introduction And Objectives: Lid retraction is one of the most common symptoms of Thyroid-Associated Ophthalmopathy (TAO), which potentially precipitates various complications, such as dry eyes, exposure keratopathy, and cosmetic concerns. Local corticosteroid injections, such as triamcinolone, have been proposed as a choice of treatment for TAO. This approach may be a favorable alternative for patients intolerant to the systemic effects of high-dose methylprednisolone.

The use of artificial intelligence in detecting papilledema from fundus photographs.

Papilledema is an optic disc swelling with increased intracranial pressure as the underlying cause. Diagnosis of papilledema is made based on ophthalmoscopy findings. Although important, ophthalmoscopy can be challenging for general physicians and nonophthalmic specialists.