Lynda Charters

Streamlining preoperative process can offer some relief during stressful time

Hand washing is one of the key components in starving the COVID-19 virus. A team of investigators studied the importance of washing hands to slow the spread of the virus.

Ophthalmologists remain in touch with colleagues while maintaining social distancing

With three days of content, expo will kick off November 13. See page 6 of our October 1 issue: https://bit.ly/3iP5ERY

Anne L. Coleman, MD, PhD, shares advice for others who are interested in pursuing a leadership role based on 5 dimensions of centered leadership.

In study, treatment demonstrates promising biologic activity, safety profile

In study, treatment demonstrates promising biologic activity, safety profile

High-quality images can be useful for early diagnosis, prognosis, monitoring

Social media sites offer physicians an opportunity for patient education.

Surveyed patients express dissatisfaction with efficacy of eye drops.

A number of options may offer major cost savings, positive results for patients.

Investigators find that nanoparticles deliver gene therapy successfully in mice, rats.

Robotic-assisted procedures are proving more precise in every way when compared with manual procedures: automated assistance controls tremor, reduces fatigue, and helps avoid inadvertent injury.

Investigators from Tel Aviv, Israel, cautioned this week that patients who wear face masks during the administration of intravitreal injections could be at a higher risk for the development of endophthalmitis.

Gastrointestinal symptoms are common in children infected with SARS-CoV-2 and should trigger tests for the virus, according to investigators. This research comes after investigators earlier this month released results of a study of COVID-19 ocular manifestations in children in China.

Study designed to identify patterns in abnormalities and differences characteristic of disease.

Humoral immunity against SARS-CoV-2 may not last long in individuals who had mild infections, and the loss of antibodies may actually be quicker than reported previously for the virus, according to investigators from the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.

Changes after DMEK, UT-DSAEK may be factors in reduced total corneal refractive power

Ocular comorbidities diminish BCVA results

Relational thickness altered tool details LASIK impact on the cornea.

RLE, in unexpected twist, is gaining support among surgeons

Nanodrop technology improves lens comfort

A new study out of Wuhan, China where the novel coronavirus was first detected in late 2019 found that some children hospitalized with COVID-19 presented with series of onset symptoms that included conjunctival discharge, eye rubbing, and conjunctival congestion.

Wearing a face mask can help slow the spread of COVID-19, and may also lead to a spike in cases of dry eye. The Centre for Ocular Research and Education at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, is advising eye care professionals on how to recognize and mitigate mask-associated dry eye.

Organization kicks off initiative as it views mental health as a key public health concern in the WHO European region, where more than 110 million people are living with some type of mental health issue.

A New York City physician describes how he coped with the disease in the early days of its US appearance as well as the silver lining in his diagnosis: a reinforcement of the doctor-patient relationship.

Investigators note the need for less medication over 12-month period

The FDA on Sunday issued an emergency use authorization to allow treatment with COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patients who are hospitalized with the disease.

Pandemic is disrupting clinical facilities, putting individuals’ ocular health at risk

Research results can help ophthalmologists treating patients with macular edema