Cornea

Ophthalmologists should instruct their patients to pay attention to their eye health for the long term.

Claes H. Dohlman, MD, PhD, widely considered the father of modern cornea science, is a recipient of the 2022 António Champalimaud Vision Award. The award, considered the “Nobel Prize of Vision," comes with a $1 million prize .

The ScoutPro system allows eye care practices to minimize tech time and seamlessly integrate osmolarity testing into any practice configuration or patient protocol.

Product is forging a future in ocular regenerative procedures

The IOL has a hybrid design that combines the benefits of central extended depth-of-focus technology and multifocal technology that provides a continuous range of high-quality vision ranging from distance and intermediate and near vision to about 12 to 14 inches.

George Waring IV, MD, FACS, points out that supplementation and customized procedures are in the offing.

With a few key steps, surgeons can avert potential refractive surprises, and reduce postoperative dry eye for patients.

Reservoir restoration can re establish the normal anatomy and function of the conjunctiva.

By creating customized packages that incorporate the range of diagnostic and treatment options available, practices can simplify dry eye management and improve patients' outcomes.

Oyster Point Pharma Inc. today announced that the largest Medicare pharmacy benefit manager in the United States will add its varenicline solution nasal spray (Tyrvaya) for the treatment of dry eye on its Medicare Part D formularies, effective September 1.

Researchers at Linköping University have used implants made from pig skin to restore sight to 20 people with diseased corneas.

Zachary Elkin, MD, MPH, of NYU Langone Eye Center, advises how ophthalmologists and parents should be aware of precautions that should be taken with sports involving small balls and urges the use of protective eyewear.

A novel regimen may represent an improvement over current methods of handling postsurgical pain in procedures that require corneal epithelial debridement, according to investigators.

Symptoms in the eye may not be substantial in patients with COVID-19.

The doctors will join the Cataract and Primary Eye Care, Glaucoma, and Retina Services.

Several issues may restimulate the virus in those patients with prior exposure.

Behin Barahimi, MD, discusses some current trends in the treatment of dry eye disease. An oculoplastic, orbital and reconstructive surgeon, she is a member of the faculty at Vanderbilt Eye Institute.

Oyster Point Pharma Inc. this week announced the expansion of patient access to varenicline solution (Tyrvaya) nasal spray and provided an update on the commercial performance of the spray in the United States. According to the company, its expanded patient access programs include more eligible patients with dry eye disease.

Trial is evaluating the use of the Technolas TENEO excimer laser for vision correction surgery for hyperopia with astigmatism.

Results from the U.S. pivotal trial showed Apthera IOL subjects achieved statistically superior uncorrected intermediate and near vision, and equivalent distance vision and contrast sensitivity compared to control subjects.

Pediatric ophthalmologists may need background information when treating young patients.

The companies will jointly develop 4D bio-fabricated corneal transplants for diseases that require endothelial keratoplasty and natural lenticule transplants.

A national poll suggests most parents overlook simple steps to protect children’s eyes; 1 in 7 parents say their child has not had a vision test in 2 years.

The company and its U.S. joint venture partner and licensee, HLB Therapeutics, signed a letter of intent this week with a global ophthalmology contract research organization to conduct a pair of phase 3 clinical trials simultaneously beginning in the fall in the U.S. and Europe for patients with neurotrophic keratitis.

University of Chicago Medical Center investigators reviewed 2 years of data on assaults with paintball guns found more patients than expected suffered vision-threatening emergencies after being struck in the eye, with several experiencing a rupture of the eyeball or even permanent blindness.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, ABES, explains why eye care professionals should oversee the selection and use of artificial tears for patients with dry eye.

According to the company, the study found a positive safety and tolerability profile for aCT1 for treatment of corneal injury.

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has received an unrestricted grant from Research to Prevent Blindness for $575,000 over 5 years to support eye research conducted by the Department of Ophthalmology.

Kala Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced that it has completed the sale of its commercial portfolio and related intellectual property assets to Alcon Inc., a transaction that was first announced in May.

According to William B. Trattler, MD, progression of the disease before cross-linking often can be identified over a period of months.