Cornea

Postoperative outcomes of the tissues obtained from these donors were satisfactory

Patient selection is important.

Researchers found the administration of the neuropeptide α–melanocyte–stimulating hormone promotes corneal healing and restores normal eye function to an otherwise degenerating and diseased cornea by providing protection against cell death and promoting cell regeneration.

Physicians from the Harvard Medical School and the Kresge Eye Institute at Wayne State University in Detroit recently published details from the case.

Why “acceleration” is the industry keyword for 2024

Restoration and regeneration represent a new paradigm

The carbomer-containing eye gels carry risk of microbial contamination, the regulatory agency warned

At this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in San Francisco, California, Rob Thornhill, CEO of Centricity Vision, spoke with the Ophthalmology Times team about developments in the company's ZEPTOLink IOL positioning systems.

Approach to lowering IOP reduces medication burden without risking graft rejection.

Larger 0.6-mm temporary plug features a tapered edge

The endorsement follows FDA approval in the United States this summer

Sterile corneal ulceration is a rare complication of rheumatoid arthritis and may lead to corneal perforation. However, surgeries performed to restore vision often are not successful.

Esen K. Akpek, MD, discussed her presentation at this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, covering recent advancements in artificial corneas

Researchers conducted a study on 145 patients with night vision problems, testing the effects of 0.75% phentolamine ophthalmic solution

Physician notes endothelial cells play key role in hydration, transparency of cornea.

No two corneal ulcers are alike, but if they are large and centrally located, the common denominator is that time is of the essence

Acanthamoeba keratitis can lead to inflammation of the cornea and result in extreme levels of pain, light sensitivity and vision loss.

For clinicians, the evolution of treatment is as much a responsibility as an opportunity

The ANTERION from Heidelberg Engineering offers a range of advanced diagnostic tools, including IOL power calculation, corneal topography, and tomography.

Held the second Thursday each October, World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment.

The team focused on the research pf the senescent phenotypes of human corneal and conjunctival epithelial cells.

According to the company, study enrollment is planned to commence during Q1 2024 following IND allowance by the FDA.

Steven A. Greenstein, MD, emphasizes the importance of identifying and assessing eye emergencies, highlighting the need to determine when to escalate care from primary to subspecialty settings. He discusses various types of anterior segment emergencies, while stressing the significance of maintaining a calm demeanor in these critical situations.

A rapid lateral-flow device shows high sensitivity and specificity in identifying Aspergillus species in corneal samples, aiding in diagnosing microbial keratitis. The device, coupled with ratiometric analysis, proves robust and cost-effective, potentially revolutionizing MK diagnosis, especially in low-resource settings

The approach to lowering intraocular pressure reduces medication burden without risking graft rejection