Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
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Six-Month Visual Outcomes in Pediatric Optic Neuritis: A Multicenter Study From South Korea

May 29, 2026

This study aimed to investigate the etiology and clinical outcomes of pediatric optic neuritis in a multicenter cohort in South Korea. The findings revealed that myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease was the most common cause, with patients showing significant improvement in visual acuity over six months. The results highlight the distinct characteristics of pediatric optic neuritis and underscore the importance of tailored treatment strategies.

The Sensitivity, Specificity, and Predictive Values of Serum Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme and Lysozyme in the Diagnosis of Sarcoid Optic Neuropathy

May 20, 2026

This study investigates the diagnostic performance of serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (s-ACE) and serum lysozyme in identifying sarcoid optic neuropathy (SON). The authors found that while both tests exhibited high specificity (97% for s-ACE and 98% for lysozyme), their sensitivity was low (21.4% for s-ACE and 33.3% for lysozyme), indicating that these biomarkers are not effective as general screening tools for SON.

Risk Factors and Social Determinants of Health for Retinal Artery Occlusion in the National Institutes of Health All of Us Program

May 20, 2026

The authors aimed to investigate the risk factors and social determinants of health (SDOH) associated with retinal artery occlusion (RAO) using data from the National Institutes of Health All of Us program. Their findings revealed that older age, male sex, Black race, and certain types of insurance were positively associated with RAO, while higher education and income levels appeared to offer protective effects. This study highlights the importance of understanding both clinical and social factors in the epidemiology of RAO.