Clinical Diagnosis

Patients’ near visual needs is important when prescribing medications for glaucoma treatment

Real-world scenarios showcase a shift in treatment paradigms

From easing fears to improving mood, a recent study explores how music transforms the surgical experience for both patients and health care teams.

Through its ophthalmic program, Mercy Ships provides critical eye surgeries and trains local professionals, ensuring sustainable eye care for the future.

As Ophthalmology Times celebrates 50 years of publication and the Wilmer Eye Institute marks 100 years of academic leadership, Peter J. McDonnell, MD, reflects on their shared commitment to helping ophthalmologists improve patient outcomes.

Alice T. Epitropoulos, MD, FACS, outlines her approach to managing evaporative dry eye. This includes diagnosing meibomian gland dysfunction, using thermal pulsation to clear gland blockages, and ensuring long-term results with advanced treatments and patient education.

Funds from the Inasmuch Foundation and The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation will support the purchase of equipment, including computerized eye simulators, a laser injector, and a device for measuring the electrical resistance of cells.

Dr. Frenkel highlights a comprehensive program that covers the latest breakthroughs in glaucoma and cataract surgery to in-depth discussions on AI, retinal treatments, and new drug-delivery platforms, all set against the backdrop of Snowmass, Colorado.

Andrew Lee, MD, and Andrew Carey, MD, sit down on another episode of the NeuroOp Guru to discuss deep learning systems and whether they can distinguish between optic disc drusen and true papilledema

Lana Rifkin, MD, a uveitis specialist at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, shared insights into her work and her role as committee chair of the uveitis section for the upcoming EnVision Summit, which will be held from February 14 to 17, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton San Juan in Puerto Rico.

In this study, researchers examine immune mechanisms in ocular diseases like uveitis, AMD, DR, and GO, highlighting microglial roles, targeted therapies, and promising advances in immunotherapy.

According to Robert Latkany, MD, understanding the causes and recognizing these diagnostic features are essential for effective treatment.

A team of researchers in China detail a case of Thelazia callipaeda infection in the right eye of a 41-year-old woman working in an office. The patient presented with persistent foreign body sensation, pruritus, and redness despite initial treatment with polyethylene glycol and levofloxacin eye drops.

USC is leading a research team aiming to better understand retinitis pigmentosa and inform future treatments.

The 14th annual Glaucoma 360 conference, co-founded by Adrienne Graves, PhD, and Andrew Iwach, MD, and hosted by Glaucoma Research Foundation, will be held from February 6-8, 2025, at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, California. The event will focus on the latest advancements in glaucoma care and encourage innovation and collaboration.

With cases of syphilitic uveitis on the rise, recognizing its varied presentations—including optic disc edema, which may appear without other significant eye inflammation—is increasingly important for timely diagnosis and treatment.

According to researchers, GPT-4o demonstrates potential in generating comprehensive differential glaucoma diagnoses but falls short in primary diagnostic accuracy, underscoring its role as a complementary tool rather than a standalone diagnostic solution.

In the wake of a report by a group of researchers in China detailing the increasing prevalence of myopia worldwide, Daniel Cyr, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist at Stony Brook Medicine, agreed with its assessment, telling Ophthalmology Times he is seeing an increase in pediatric myopia at his clinic in New York.

Cerebral/cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a leading cause of childhood blindness, caused by brain damage to visual pathways. Researchers are refining its definition and diagnostic methods to improve early detection and treatment, enhancing outcomes for affected children.

A discussion with Shigeru Kinoshita, MD, PhD; and Edward J. Holland, MD.

This Week in Ophthalmology is a weekly video series highlighting the latest news and articles featured on the Ophthalmology Times website.

Prevent Blindness has designated November 18 to 24, 2024, as the 5th annual Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Awareness Week. The week aims to raise awareness of TED's symptoms, impact on vision and mental health, and new treatment options. Educational resources and expert-led episodes will support patients and healthcare professionals.

A recent cohort study revealed low adoption of FDA-approved AI-based diabetic retinopathy detection, with less than 5% of diabetic patients receiving ophthalmic imaging. Researchers emphasize the need for improved awareness, cost-effectiveness, and integration to increase diabetic retinopathy screening rates.

Peking University researchers have developed a deep learning-based, noninvasive choroidal angiography method that enables detailed 3D visualization of choroidal vessels from OCT scans. This technique could improve diagnostics for retinal diseases like macular degeneration, offering a safer alternative to traditional methods.

To educate the public—including parents, caregivers, and allied health professionals—Prevent Blindness is offering free educational resources, including fact sheets, social media graphics, web pages, and educational videos in both English and Spanish.