Surgery

Eastern Kentucky University student Madison Carlisle experienced rapid vision loss until the team at UK HealthCare was able to unravel the source of her issues.

Technologies continue to push retina surgical suites into the future

The Australian Society of Ophthalmologists hosted its inaugural Eye Surgery Showcase, where participants learned how ophthalmologists and the medical technology industry are working together to save the sight of Australians.

The device features real-time feedback and other features, allowing residents to hone their skills and expand options for practicing one of the most needed procedures in the country.

The agreement with give Apotex exclusive rights in Canada for the commercialization of APP13007.

A team of 14 eyecare professionals made the recent trip including faculty from the Loyola Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and faculty and residents from Cook County Health, Northwestern Medicine, Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Champlain Ophthalmology in Bethesda, Maryland.

iStent implantations increased sharply, whereas trabeculectomies saw a decline.

Lens feathering resulting from intraocular gas can interfere with the visualization needed to perform posterior segment surgery

Funding for the device was thanks to companies like Nike and the Oregon ToughTech Breakthrough Fund.

The purpose of the study was to determine if experience affects the surgeons’ dexterity response to pharmacologic and behavioral interventions.

From amniotic membrane grafting to neurotization.

Plasma emission for blepharitis, meibomian gland dysfunction, and dry eye disease.

According to the company, its combined vitreoretinal-cataract system and standalone cataract system are cleared for use in the United States.

The electromagnetic driving systems are proposed for the flexible 5-DOF magnetic manipulation of a micro-robot within the posterior eye, enabling precise targeted drug delivery.

Recent sessions cast spotlight on emerging technologies and therapies.

Organization eyes green practices, shifting ophthalmology landscape.

Physicians should consider the roles of verbal and ocular anesthesia.

An analysis showed an association between patients who previously had undergone intravitreal injections and cataract surgery and a higher risk of the development of a non-clearing vitreous hemorrhage, retinal detachment, retinal tear, and glaucoma surgery.

Elizabeth Yeu, MD, discusses a case report for how the triple procedure can be beneficial for different patient populations in her ASCRS presentation, 'Human corneal endothelial cell transplantation combined with cataract extraction and PCIOL in subject with corneal edema.'

William F. Wiley, MD, shares some key takeaways from his ASCRS presentation on binocularity and aperture optics.

Alejandro Espaillat, MD, sat down to discuss his presentation on pearls for the anterior segment surgeon at this year's ASCRS meeting held in Boston, Massachusetts.

George O. Waring IV, MD, FACS, provides an overview of his presentation at ASCRS 2024, highlighting outcomes for the safety and effectiveness of LASIK performed using an updated laser ablation algorithm for the correction of myopia and myopic astigmatism.

Office-based surgery could prove to be a viable option for physicians.

Neda Shamie, MD, previews a collaborative day packed with guest speakers, discussions on advanced patient care, and hands-on labs.

Patients who underwent LASIK had undergone phacoemulsification 7 years earlier compared to a matched control group, according to the study authors.

Even small changes can have a large impact, saving time for physicians.

Andrew G. Iwach, MD, recounts two personal life experiences that underscore the significance of patient-centered care in glaucoma management.

Michael Greenwood, MD, discusses the safety of laser refractive surgery for patients at high risk for glaucoma, focusing on the need for thorough pre-surgery assessment, careful monitoring of eye pressure during and after the procedure, and awareness of prolonged steroid use following PRK.

Bonnie An Henderson, MD, leads HelpMeSee to provide advanced cataract surgery training globally, emphasizing humanitarian aid and innovative simulation technology.

The patch is the world's first non-degradable, synthetic tissue substitute for ophthalmic surgery.