Cornea

Light-based biometry is especially effective for providing accurate measurements inside the eye and evaluation of the ocular surface.

Thanks to recent innovation, ophthalmologists have several options at their disposal for the treatment of presbyopia.

An end-of-week review of what happened in ophthalmology from April 9-April 15.

Overall anterior stromal haze was greater at all postoperative time points.

A team of investigators from Pohang University of Science and Technology has found that conjunctival goblet cell examination is important for the precise diagnosis and effective treatment of ocular surface diseases; however, CGC examination has not been possible until now due to lack of non-invasive devices.

Assessing cornea status can aid early recognition of disease-related changes.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, shares her thoughts on the premium patient "experience" or "journey," emphasizing the outcomes of patient experiences.

Assessing cornea status can aid early recognition of disease-related changes

A very-high-frequency ultrasound device provides a range of detailed intraocular measurements that enable highly accurate ICL sizing and placement.

Investigators theorize that the ophthalmic nerve may be affected by the COVID-19 virus, and therefore may affect the corneal esthesiometry values.

Investigators theorize that the ophthalmic nerve may be affected by the COVID-19 virus, and therefore may affect the corneal esthesiometry values.

According to the company, VVN001 demonstrated clinical and statistical superiority over vehicle in reducing total and sub-regional corneal fluorescein staining scores.

Short-term steroid use can alleviate patient discomfort.

While investigators have found a link between dry eye and depression, the exact reasons behind the link are not immediately known.

"Tell Me Your Secrets" is the theme of the virtual April 2 event, which is expected to build on the foundation established during the first program held last fall.

A team of investigators has found that the eye disease is more prevalent than first thought.

Investigators find that oestradiol drops can ease signs and symptoms for 3 months.

Short-term steroid use can alleviate patient discomfort.

While investigators have found a link between dry eye and depression, the exact reasons behind the link are not immediately known.

Glaukos Corp’s iLink therapy for the treatment of keratoconus consists of novel single-use drug formulations that are bio-activated by proprietary systems through the delivery of ultraviolet light to the cornea to induce corneal cross-linking designed to strengthen, stabilise and reshape the cornea.

The company’s iLink therapy for the treatment of keratoconus consists of novel single-use drug formulations that are bio-activated by proprietary systems through the delivery of ultraviolet light to the cornea to induce corneal cross-linking designed to strengthen, stabilize and reshape the cornea.

According to Dr Claudia Perez-Straziota, persistent epithelial defects do not have to live up to their name—they can be healed.

Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD, previews the program for this April 2 virtual event designed to help young ophthalmologists learn everything they need to know when starting practice.

Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, discusses Fuchs’ dystrophy symptoms and treatment options as well as the underlying concept of Descemet stripping only surgery and her role in pioneering this technique.

Equally important is that any symptoms of ocular allergies should be addressed to reduce the frequency of eye rubbing.