Technology

John Berdahl, MD, discusses the technique and benefit of endothelial cell therapy. An early technology, this therapy method allows for up to 100 treatments out of a single human cornea.

The glaucoma market seems to be in an expansion phase, as evidenced by the explosions in the number of new pharmaceutical and surgical options entering the marketplace. The introduction of new devices is possibly the single most influential factor currently driving the glaucoma market.

Shervin Korangy, CEO of BVI, shares about the company's new technology, Beyeonics One, on display during ASCRS 2022.

Over the past 2 years, retina specialists and their patients have learned how AI may be a tool physicians can use to monitor patients for disease progression, how telemedicine might mean more than a mere video chat between patient and clinician, and how the tools of the 21st century were closer to real-world practice than anticipated.

Researchers at the University of Southern California have stimulated the retinas of blind mice using focused ultrasound technology.

Orbis' Nicolas Jaccard, PhD, principal AI architect, discusses the impact that AI can have on health care, including current applications for AI in glaucoma, the challenges of acceptance of AI in clinical settings, how AI has helped with the diagnosis of glaucoma, and the vision for the future of AI in glaucoma and eye care in general.

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.

Investigators find technology aids instruction of medical students

Orbis International celebrates 40 years of innovation this year, beginning in 1982 with their iconic flying eye hospital. Since their start, Orbis has continued their innovation, working to achieve sustainable and scalable impact in the countries where they work. Doris Macharia, MD, senior vice president of global programs with Orbis, talks with Ophthalmology Times' Sheryl Stevenson, reflecting on the last 40 years and what's to come.

The company’s Systane iLux2 Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Thermal Pulsation System is a handheld device that allows patients to see the need for treatment and visualize their procedure.

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

Investigators at the International Center for Materials Nanoarchitectonics have developed the first-ever artificial retinal device that increases the edge contrast between lighter and darker areas of an image, using ionic migration and interaction within solid.

Cynthia Matossian, MD, shares her thoughts on the premium patient "experience" or "journey," emphasizing the outcomes of patient experiences.

The company’s iCare HOME2 self-tonometer allows patients to collect real-world IOP data at any time.

Raj Kannan, the new CEO of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, talks with Ophthalmology Times' David Hutton about what's coming down the pipeline for Aerie.

"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 find the Vivity lens offers their patients reduced glare, halos and increased spectacle independence.

The study, conducted with Tufts Medical Center, represents a breakthrough showing that Microdose Array Print technology can provide similar benefits of non-preserved medications.

The company notes that the system’s design includes a small footprint, enhanced ergonomics, superior imaging, dual-pulsed laser, and advanced astigmatism management tools.

Utilizing new technology, surgeons can be 20 to 40 times more precise.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, speaks with Ophthalmology Times'® Sheryl Stevenson on the highlights of her presentation exploring remote monitoring of glaucoma and the future of virtual care on the whole.

Robert L. Stamper, MD, speak with Ophthalmology Times®' David Hutton to discuss his presentation at the Glaucoma 360 event in San Francisco, where he presented an update on OCT-Angiography and its role in detecting the density of the capillaries in the macula.

Ranya Habash, MD, medical director of Technology Innovation, assistant professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami in Miami, Florida, offers a preview of her New Horizons keynote speech on "The future of eye care: science fiction to science fact."

Ora Chief Medical Officer Gustavo De Moraes, MD, PhD, MPH, speak with Ophthalmology Times®' Sheryl Stevenson to discuss some of the cutting-edge advancements in therapies and diagnostics for the treatment of glaucoma patients.

Glaucoma 360's co-founders and co-chairs Adrienne L. Graves, PhD, and Andrew G. Iwach, MD, speak with Ophthalmology Times®' Sheryl Stevenson on what attendees can expect from this year's annual meeting.

The Toronto-based medical eyewear company partnered with the visual assistance community to help empower an Oregon college student with enhanced vision.

Moore suffered from dry eye disease and Lumenis noted that treatment with OptiLight improved her condition. Now she’s partnering with the company to share her story and empower others.

The company noted that the study was the first to evaluate whether AI software can accurately detect more-than-mild diabetic retinopathy using a single image per eye, obtained from either a desktop or handheld retinal camera.

The rate of adverse events was low in this higher risk, difficult-to-manage population of special-needs children, noted Margaret Reynolds, MD.