Technology

Investigators discuss the evolution of innovative technology for the hearing impaired and how vision can play a role.

The Grail study finds the device can offer positive outcomes for patients.

Results from the U.S. pivotal trial showed Apthera IOL subjects achieved statistically superior uncorrected intermediate and near vision, and equivalent distance vision and contrast sensitivity compared to control subjects.

The threshold limit value is increased for virus and bacterial eradication.

The first in a series of upgrades to Stellaris Elite incudes maximum vacuum increase and trocar/cannula system removeable valve cap enhancement.

According to investigators, patients with age-related macular degeneration like the port delivery system for ranibizumab because it requires fewer treatments and there is less discomfort.

As ophthalmologists observe Cataract Awareness Month this June, William L. Soscia, MD, medical director at Center for Sight, in Sarasota, Florida, focuses on the importance of having excellent vision for safety and everyday functions.

New lens types offer independence from glasses to the patient post surgery.

Having a comprehensive team of ophthalmic specialists in place means patients could have multiple issues treated in a single procedure that might require two surgeries otherwise.

The research from eye care nonprofit Orbis International focuses on diabetic retinopathy in Rwanda, where associated vision complications from diabetes are growing.

The systems could be in the hands of surgeons in the third quarter through a targeted initial launch, according to the company.

According to the company, no safety concerns with corneal endothelial health reported across all 3 trials, and the device delivered consistent results up to two-year follow-up in patients across Central and South America, Asia and Europe.

Physicians can use navigational tools to attain a much more immersive perspective.

The study assess retinal blood biomarkers using a new prototype OCT, aiming to measure retinal biomarkers such as blood flow volume, average velocity, and vessel diameter with a new prototype.

Automated 360-degree goniophotography seems to have simplified screening and diagnosis of glaucoma.

Carlos Quezada Ruiz, MD, senior medical director at Genentech, discusses “Predicting optimal treatment regimen for patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration using machine learning.”

Alterations of the outer retinal layers from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can interfere with the automated segmentation of the individual retinal layer thicknesses when using macular optical coherence tomography (OCT).

Solutions should address staffing shortages and burnout.

In a patient survey, 66% of respondents said AI plays a large role in their diagnosis and treatment and thought it was important.

TAKE-HOME: This affordable device allows the view through a slit lamp to be shared in real time or recorded, for teaching and reference purposes.

For health care workers, the pandemic has led to increased burnout, concerns about workplace safety, and staffing shortages that threaten not only patient care but also the entire provider ecosystem.

The company is partnering with leading ophthalmology practices focused on improving patient outcomes. OMNY solutions are derived from electronic health record data and provide valuable information on the evolving treatment paradigm for patients with ophthalmic disease, including difficult to obtain insights on the rationale behind treatment decisions, and the impact of social determinants of health on care delivery and outcomes.

As more and more practices embrace dark adaptation testing, AdaptDx technology has become a staple in primary eye care.

Catching up after ASCRS 2022, Ora's Caitlin Black, senior director and therapeutic area head of medical devices, talks about the next generation of ophthalmic device therapies and diagnostics, clinical trial updates and new innovations that are most exciting for presbyopia treatment.

The 10-week Flying Eye Hospital program will offer courses focusing on advanced glaucoma and simulation lectures for residents.

Diana Do, MD, professor of ophthalmology at Stanford's Byers Eye Institute, presents research on a newly developed, novel patient-reported outcome instrument (PRO) for patients who have proliferative diabetic retinopathy and who are undergoing treatment with either intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy, or panretinal photocoagulation.

Aurion noted that its first candidate is a cell therapy for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to endothelial dysfunction.

Two year data shows a promising future for the OCD guided, noninvasive technology for glaucoma treatment.

Bath was recognized as the first Black woman physician to receive a medical patent, as well as the first woman to lead a post-graduate training program in ophthalmology. She joins four other inventors as the most recent inductees into the Hall.