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David Hutton discusses the AAO 2022 presentation, "Corneal Edema, Opacifications, Ectasia, and Bacterial Keratitis: Diagnosis and Treatment Strategies from the Preferred Practice Pattern Guidelines," with speaker Francis S. Mah, MD.

Almost 5 million patients in the IRIS Registry had received at least one diagnosis of DED between 2013 and 2019; of those, 203,171 were children under 18 years of age and 4,592,808 were adults.

During a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2022 annual meeting in Chicago, Vivian Paraskevi Douglas, MD, DVM, MBA, MSc, detailed a study in which investigators used the extensive data in the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS Registry to study the difference between the pediatric and adult populations.

During a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2022 annual meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago, Maria A. Guzman Aparicio, MD, and Teresa C. Chen, MD, detailed their research that found that pediatric patients have a significantly higher incidence of new-onset strabismus after tube shunt surgery for glaucoma compared with adults.

Almost 5 million patients in the IRIS Registry had received at least one diagnosis of DED between 2013 and 2019; of those, 203,171 were children under 18 years of age and 4,592,808 were adults.

Data were presented during an oral presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s 2022 annual meeting at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Investigators reported that the safety and efficacy of the Tecnis Synergy IOL model ZFR00V indicates that it may be a good option for patients who desire meaningful gains in uncorrected visual acuity at all distances.

Academic leaders will review their experience with the technology during a symposium at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting, being held at McCormick Place in Chicago.

During the American Academy of Ophthalmology 2022 Annual Meeting in Chicago,Tarsus Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced the launch of the “Look at the Lids” disease education campaign for Demodex blepharitis.

Mark Packer, MD, speaks on his 2022 AAO poster: "Safety and Effectiveness of a New FDA-Approved Dispersive Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Device."

Ben Bergo, CEO of Visus Therapeutics, announced the acquisition of all patents and other assets of ViewPoint Therapeutics, which will accelerate development of novel alpha-crystallin chaperone compounds as a non-surgical treatment for age-related cataracts.

13% of pediatric patients had new-onset strabismus after a tube shunt procedure; in contrast, 0% of adults had new-onset strabismus after tube shunt surgery (at 6 months or at last follow-up).

Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA, discusses his 2022 AAO poster: "T&E-Based Personalized Treatment Interval Dynamics in the YOSEMITE/RHINE Trials of Faricimab in DME."

Roger A. Goldberg, MD, MBA, discusses his 2022 AAO poster: "T&E-Based Personalized Treatment Interval Dynamics in the YOSEMITE/RHINE Trials of Faricimab in DME."

CXL Ophthalmics Inc. on Thursday published results of the EpiSmart cross-linking Phase 2 study for keratoconus.

At the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, Gautam Kamthan, MD, discussed the feasibility of robot-assisted ophthalmic gonio-surgery.

AB 2236 would have allowed optometrists to perform anterior segment laser and minor procedures which involve the use of a scalpel or injections.

Results from our recent poll regarding AAO 2022 attendance indicate that most ophthalmologists and retina specialists plan to participate in the Annual Meeting in person in Chicago, Illinois.

Results from our recent poll regarding AAO 2022 attendance indicate that most ophthalmologists and retina specialists plan to participate in the Annual Meeting in person in Chicago, Illinois.

The destination of Marco Island, Florida not only serves as an excellent backdrop for this year's Ophthalmology Times® EyeCon 2022 but also provides a unique opportunity for family members to see their ophthalmic loved ones in a professional light.

Mr Gokulan Ratnarajan recaps his 2022 ESCRS presentation: "A Real World Comparison Of iStent Combined With Phacoemulsification And Endocyclophotocoagulation (Ice2) With Preserflo And Xen-45 Implants In The UK; Short- And Long-Term Outcomes."

The American Academy of Ophthalmology will hold its annual meeting beginning Friday at McCormick Place in Chicago.

Prof. Martin Dirisamer speaks with Editor Caroline Richards about his ESCRS instructional course, "Mastering laser refractive surgery: Indications and outcomes."

We're polling ophthalmologists about attendance at the 2022 American Academy of Ophthalmology Meeting in Chicago, Illinois. The poll is now closed.

Dr David Lubeck talks with Caroline Richards of Ophthalmology Times Europe about his ESCRS presentations, touching on surgical effects on corneal epithelium and the iTrack Global Registry for glaucoma.

Co-chairs Peter J. McDonnell, MD, director of the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, and Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, of Glaucoma Associates of Texas in Dallas break down the top reasons to attend this year's Ophthalmology Times® EyeCon 2022 in a series of video segments.

Prof. Martin Dirisamer discusses his instructional course on common mistakes when performing DMEK and how to avoid them at ESCRS.