Technology

Procedure increases lens stability and improves visual acuity in patients.

In light of an unprecedented year filled with technological advancements and pivots, Joshua Mali, MD, offers his top 5 predictions in ophthalmology for 2021.

Novel OCT system with AI-based image analysis holds promise.

Newest advances improving ophthalmologists’ performance in operating room.

Ehsan Rahimy, MD, speaks on the highlights of a study he presented at this year's virtual AAO 2020 meeting that aimed to integrate an artificial intelligence screening system for managing diabetic retinopathy referrals in a primary care setting — with limited specialty support.

Programs use detection and treatment to ease burden of eye disease.

Ram Liebenthal, U.S. general manager for Heidelberg Engineering, discusses how the company continues to invest in the Spectralis platform in terms of hardware and software improvements.

During Day 1 of AAO 2020, Carl Awh, MD, discusses the Micro-Vacuum Pick, a device for peeling internal limiting membranes that's providing vitreoretinal surgeons an alternative to forceps during surgeries.

Algorithm detects, stratifies severity of disease, facilitates early diagnosis.

Optics block out-of-focus and stray light, allow continuum of vision.

Device allows visually impaired to recognize shapes, distinguish between light and dark.

Dilation may be an important step to reduce the rate of ungradable images

Technology with potential to improve treatment and evaluation of cortical visual impairment.

Ranya Habash, MD, discusses telemedicine in ophthalmology amid the ongoing pandemic.

Social media sites offer physicians an opportunity for patient education.

Newly cleared technology for laser cataract gives ophthalmologists another tool.

Robotic-assisted procedures are proving more precise in every way when compared with manual procedures: automated assistance controls tremor, reduces fatigue, and helps avoid inadvertent injury.

Glaucoma Research Foundation (GRF) Ambassadors webinar provides platform for idea-sharing by ophthalmologists

Ranya Habash, MD, medical director, Technology Innovation, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, speaks on what she wished she’d known about telemedicine in ophthalmology five years ago, the impact of the pandemic in regards to FDA regulations, as well as why the future of telemedicine requires a new way of thinking.

Ranya Habash, MD, medical director, Technology Innovation, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami, speaks on the obvious and not-so-obvious capabilities of telemedicine available to ophthalmologists in the ongoing pandemic.

Relational thickness altered tool details LASIK impact on the cornea.

Nanodrop technology improves lens comfort

Susan Coultas, PhD, and Preeya Gupta, MD, share their hopes for continued innovation in the ophthalmic space — including dry eye and retina — as well as the importance of the clinical research process.

S.K. Steven Houston III, MD, shares how his practice has put to use recent retina innovations and adapted to accommodate the ever-changing operating room spacing and set-up in the current COVID-19 environment.