Cornea

Researchers at the University of Reading, UK, report that they have discovered a potential way of making eye drops more effective.

Optimal resistance to in vitro keratolysis by collagenase A can be achieved by collagen crosslinking the deepithelialized anterior corneal surface for 30 minutes, according to a recently published study.

Studies with follow-up of 2 to 6 years show that corneal crosslinking for progressive keratectasia is safe and induces long-term structural changes.

Aganirsen eye drops inhibited corneal neovascularization in patients with keratitis and reduced the need for transplantation in patients who have viral keratitis and central neovascularization, according to a Phase III study of 69 patients.

Fasting significantly reduces the amount of tears produced by the eye and increases the osmolarity of the tears, according to new research.

The addition of diquafosol tetrasodium (DQS) to a regimen of artificial tears and sodium hyaluronate helped relieve the symptoms of persistent dry eye in patients who had undergone laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK), according to recent research.

Currently, there is no treatment to promote the healing of endothelial cells, however, the extent of the corneal oedema can be controlled. In this article, Prof. Feinbaum discusses a new treatment option aimed at alleviating complications of visual loss and pain secondary to corneal oedema.

Pre-Descemet’s endothelial keratoplasty is a new corneal transplantation technique using a graft consisting of the pre-Descemet’s layer (Dua’s layer), Descemet’s membrane, and endothelium.

In the second of a two-part series, Arun C. Gulani, MD, reviews how to repair or prepare the cornea from any situation to present it for final corneal reshaping-straight to 20/20.

In vivo confocal microscopy has enormous potential to be used in a large number of physiological and pathological ocular conditions.

As the population is living for longer after cataract surgery, Dr Kugelberg and colleagues believed that a longer follow-up period was required to determine PCO rates in three different IOLs. Here, she discusses the highlights of this study.

The arrival of advanced therapeutic modalities for keratoconus has provided ophthalmologists with a growing menu of treatment options. The author discusses the challenge of determining which treatment is the best to use and highlights his experience with a triple procedure and a four-stage approach.

Procedure may increase near and intermediation vision without compromising stereopsis

There is no current justification for considering routine corneal crosslinking for primary prevention of postLASIK ectasia-considering the many unknowns about the efficacy and safety of combining procedures-relates one ophthalmologist.

Children and adolescents with keratoconus may have rapid progression between the ages of 8 and 19 years and immediate treatment with corneal crosslinking may stop that progression.

Corneal confocal microscopy may be a useful tool for physicians performing corneal collagen crosslinking.

Results from preclinical studies and early clinical experience show that iontophoresis is an efficient and effective method for delivering riboflavin into the cornea, while CXL performed after the procedure is associated with good results in early follow-up.

A corneal presbyopia inlay seems to have overcome two obstacles to patient satisfaction by providing good near vision without glare and halos.

Predicting the position of an iris-fixated pIOL is important to ensure intraocular structure health is maintained. In this article, Dr Soltani Moghadam describes his recent study that found AS-OCT imaging technique to be particularly useful as a preoperative simulation technique.

Corneal anterior segment imaging has emerged as a screening tool for refractive surgery, cataract and glaucoma. In this article, the authors discuss their recent study that identified a set of normative data to correct for sources of bias in pre-surgery screening.

In this article Dr Kanellopoulos shares his opinions on AS-OCT in his practice, highlighting the clinical and diagnostic advantages he has experienced using the imaging device.

In this article, Dr Cervino discusses how his recent study examining the quality of anterior segment images obtained with posterior segment OCT devices is good enough to obtain repeatable measures of anterior segment parameters manually using external analysis software.

The CorVis ST, a new Scheimpflug-based device, has the potential to analyze ocular biomechanical properties for further research. Here, Dr Nemeth discusses his recent study analyzing the repeatability of data obtained with this new device.

Numerous clinical trials are under way that may help to define the role of immunotherapy in ocular allergy.

Here, Dr Cadarso discusses how he targets vertical coma specifically through adaptation of the Keraring ICRS implantation technique.