Ophthalmology Times: November 2024

In the wake of a report by a group of researchers in China detailing the increasing prevalence of myopia worldwide, Daniel Cyr, MD, a pediatric ophthalmologist at Stony Brook Medicine, agreed with its assessment, telling Ophthalmology Times he is seeing an increase in pediatric myopia at his clinic in New York.

A study suggests that small hyperreflective retinal foci (HRF) on OCT images, linked to activated microglial cells, could serve as a valuable marker for monitoring neuroretinal inflammation and progression in age-related macular degeneration.

Research explores innovative physiotherapeutic approaches to managing myopia progression, showing promising results in slowing its advancement over two years.

Today’s technology proves faster, better, cheaper.

A Q&A with PPP Committee Cornea/External Disease Panel member Daniel S. Choi, MD.

A discussion with Shigeru Kinoshita, MD, PhD; and Edward J. Holland, MD.

Retreatment rates are lower, with few orbit decompression procedures.

NEI Initiative aims to boost awareness, standardize diagnosis, and improve care for children with CVI through multidisciplinary collaboration and emerging technologies.

Study highlights safety, efficacy of device in managing persistent DED.

Analysis highlights discrepancies between adult, pediatric cataract procedures.