Lynda Charters

New paradigm-changing treatments for young patients on the horizon.

Investigators research safety, efficacy of endolaserless vitrectomy.

The year 2020 dished up a November surprise with a tie between Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and the Wilmer Eye Institute at the top of the rankings for Best Overall Program in the Ophthalmology Times® Best Program Survey.

Researchers evaluate effects of procedure on patients with abnormal topography

Dilation may be an important step to reduce the rate of ungradable images

This ability would unlock possibilities for repairing tissue damaged by disease

Masks that become damp should be replaced, but health officials say that not enough people know this.

Investigators have found that the diameter of retinal veins may be linked directly to the severity of COVID-19. Assessing the retinal veins may be a part of diagnosing and managing the disease.

Intravitreal gene therapy continues to be well tolerated and shows robust efficacy

Technology with potential to improve treatment and evaluation of cortical visual impairment.

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

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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.