Lynda Charters

Scleral suturing of a dislocated IOL and exchange of the original lens with an iris-claw IOL were comparable for achieving good visual outcomes with low complication rates.

A new therapy is being investigated in a phase IIb trial to test its safety and effectiveness in patients with moderate-to-severe dry eye disease.

Genetic factors play a key role in the onset and progression of diabetic retinopathy, with 65 genes ifentified with several belonging to signaling pathways. 

Drug combination is considered the gold standard to establish stable mydriasis during cataract surgery with lens implantation.

https://web.musc.eduWith patients seeking an easier prophylactic regimen before, after cataract surgery, a combination drop therapy used as a prophylactic treatment may provided the desired results. 

Lens is offering patines improved refractive, visual outcomes following cataract surgery. 

Nerve blocks have been found to be a useful option for patients dealing with chronic issues, giving physicians another treatment choice. 

Dexamethasone intraocular suspension 9% is similar to topical prednisolone acetate, giving physicians another choice when tackling IOP in patients.

Employees of medical marijuana dispensaries advocate drug’s benefits, contradicting the position of the American Glaucoma Society.

Tool is empowering patients to understand disease, become more involved in their treatment.

Research finds many physicians unaware of guidelines for surgery cases

Analysis may help surgeons track performance, create standardized metrics

Optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) may be as an important tool in the management of patients with glaucoma, according to Robert L. Stamper, MD.

Glaucoma specialists deal with numerous routine considerations on a daily basis. Andrew Iwach, MD, enumerated some of these consideration and discussed the bright spots and the pitfalls.

Sixty-five genes identified with several belonging to signaling pathways

A diffractive trifocal IOL achieved satisfactory vision with a high rate of spectacle independence

While numerous techniques are available to surgeons, awareness is important

Amid the introduction of new technologies, device still playing critical role

Anatomic changes after RD might help determine best time for surgery

Focus of dry eye may shift to ocular surface issues that can cause discomfort in patients

May provide better anatomic improvement, decreased DR severity scores

Ganglion, bipolar cells increase options for patients with late-stage retinal disease

Dual-plane blepharoplasty can improve tear trough, skin, lower lid position

Imaging provides ophthalmologists with additional valuable information