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EyePoint Pharmaceuticals, ImprimisRx announce expanded commercial alliance for Dexycu
Under terms of the agreement, ImprimisRx to assume full responsibility for US sales and marketing activities for Dexycu.
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Study: Cataract surgery linked to decreased risk of dementia
Researchers have now found that subjects who underwent cataract surgery had nearly 30% lower risk of developing dementia from any cause compared with those who did not.
Combining laser with MIGS to impact intraocular pressure
According to Sebastian B. Heersink, surgeons can perform several procedures with cataract surgery.
Weighing treatments for chronic postop cystoid macular edema
Prompt and adequate action is a key to facilitating the best recovery in patients.
Addition of nitrous oxide anesthesia: stress reduction during cataract surgery
Investigators conducted a retrospective consecutive study in which they compared the outcomes using this approach with the results achieved with local anesthesia alone during cataract surgery.
Novel hybrid presbyopia-correcting IOL: Good vision at all distances
This model can restore visual function and provide good intermediate and near vision in both photopic and mesopic conditions.
Strategies for targeting corneal neovascularization
Approaches include anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents, fine needle diathermy, and corneal collagen crosslinking.
Combination, monotherapy or sub-Tenon prophylaxis: similar results?
Investigators set out to better define therapeutic options for controlling the inflammatory response and reducing the risk of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema after cataract surgery.
Artificial DMEK could help tackle endothelial donor tissue shortage
New acrylic implant provides option for patients with endothelial dysfunction.
The sound of music before cataract surgery
A web app-based personalized music intervention before cataract surgery may lower anxiety levels or reduce the need for sedative medication.
Postoperative prediction of OCT using conditional generative adversarial network
Proposal hints at the use of generative adversarial network (GAN) for applications in macular surgery
Physicians sort out pros and cons of several new IOLs on the market
“Real talk” on new devices gives surgeons, patients decision-making insights
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery: One physician’s story
Ophthalmologist outlines his journey with the procedure as a late adopter.
Corneal neurotization is effective for restoring sensory innervation
Procedure transfers intact donor nerve fibers to the cornea.
Seven pearls for a more stable chamber
Staying current on phaco technology can help surgeons provide better outcomes.
Surgeons are changing delivery method
Sustained-release option is deposited directly into the lenticular capsule.
Study: Cataract surgery linked to increased risk of heart attack, stroke
According to investigators, the risk of death from strokes, heart attacks and other vascular causes is increased by more than a third.
Advances in cataract surgery show value in tools, tech for surgeons
Three cases demonstrate value of new tools, technology for surgeons.
Improving surgical outcomes for pediatric patients
Techniques, technologies minimize complications and guide counseling, care.
Cataract surgery pearls for cases with poor mydriasis, zonules
Factors that lead to complications must be managed for best outcomes.
Exploring ptosis development after pars plana vitrectomy
Researchers consider frequency and factors in etiology of complication
Depth-of-focus enhancement makes target easier to hit
Lens an option for complicated eyes, astigmatism, monovision candidates.
Carl Zeiss Meditec kicking off virtual Innovation Week
The company will host Innovation Week from Sept. 21-23, demonstrating new data management innovations across devices, workflow solutions and software applications.
Study targets utility of epithelial thickness mapping
Investigators examine usefulness in refractive surgery evaluations.
Virtual reality simulator will boost vitreoretinal surgery training
Pilot study shows promise of teaching surgeons with technology.
The path to faster visual recovery following glaucoma surgery
Speed the return to baseline visual acuity—and make your patients happy.
Collagen crosslinking provides corneal stability in young patients
CXL is safe, effective to perform on younger population, study results show.
Software plugin allows retina specialists to prepare, guide navigated laser treatment remotely
OD-OS’s teleguidance offering addresses the lack of experts and also benefits teaching in retina laser care.
Presbyopia-correcting IOL improves vision for patients
Early experience with next-generation lens engenders positive perception.
Throwing everything away ... except the patient and the surgeon
Single-use cataract surgery comes with several safety and quality attributes.