According to an e-poster presented by Jagadesh C. Reddy, MD, and Harini Indusekar, BScOptom, at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s 2022 annual meeting in Washington, D.C., patients who have pre-existing DR are less likely to achieve Snellen 20/40 or better vison after cataract surgery compared with the patients with diabetes but without DR.
Blake K. Williamson, MD, MPH, MS, and coauthor Urvi Patel, BSc, presented an e-poster at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery’s 2022 annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on the efficacy of a combination eye drop comprised of an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and lubricant as part of a postoperative treatment regimen following cataract surgery.
Christina Weng, associate professor of ophthalmology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, talked about the importance of managing potential pseudophakic cystoid macular edema (CME) following cataract surgery.
Shervin Korangy, CEO of BVI, shares about the company's new technology, Beyeonics One, on display during ASCRS 2022.
Ophthalmologists have several options at their disposal for the treatment of presbyopia, according to Elizabeth Yeu, MD, a partner at Virginia Eye Consultants and an assistant professor at Eastern Virginia Med¬ical School in Norfolk. Speaking recently at the virtual 2022 Toronto Cataract Course, Yeu noted that innovation is advancing in presbyopia correction.
This advancement reinforces Alcon’s commitment to surgeon training and education, as part of the Alcon Experience Academy. The new device will be introduced at the upcoming ASCRS meeting and surgeons will be able to experience the new technology firsthand.
According to review, patients with mild DR at baseline fare better
Severe ocular involvement demands inflammation control
Three prestigious lectures are featured, including Ehud Assia, MD, from Israel who gave the ESCRS Binkhorst Lecture; Richard Packard, MD, from England who gave the Choyce Lecture to the UKISCRS; and Michael Snyder, of the Cincinnati Eye Institute in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, who delivered the Kelman Lecture at the 2021 American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
Device demonstrates potential as a durable, sustained-release glaucoma therapy
The company announced the expansion of its commercial rollout of its MIGS implant to the UK
Despite inherent issues, clinicians still perform the procedure
Cynthia Matossian, MD, shares her thoughts on the premium patient "experience" or "journey," emphasizing the outcomes of patient experiences.
In those first few months, I realized there were so many aspects of real-life, post-residency practice we had never been taught during medical school or residency.
Mark Packer, MD, shares his perspective on the relationship between ICL implantation or LASIK and retinal detachment.
"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.
Physicians offer pearls to improve visualization in eyes using retroillumination techniques
Investigators observe survival rate with orbital retinoblastoma improves substantially due to a combination approach that includes intensive sequential treatment comprised of chemotherapy, enucleation, and external beam radiation therapy.
When it comes to the sexes in the operating room, the key is collaboration, with a goal of presenting patient suffering.
The injection of dexamethasone intraocular suspension 9% into the capsular bag may change the standard of care following cataract surgery.
Anton Vlasov, DO, moved to the United States in 2001 at the age of 14, but since Russia invaded his homeland last month, the safety of family still living in Ukraine has weighed heavy on his mind.
Physicians find the Vivity lens offers their patients reduced glare, halos and increased spectacle independence.
The key factors include type, case complexity, and history of diabetic retinopathy/proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Dr. Rishi Raj Borah, Country Director with Orbis India, discusses recent research he co-authored showing the top 3 barriers keeping families from accessing cataract treatment for their children in India.
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.
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