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Edward J. Holland, MD, discusses how postoperative dry eye disease after refractive and cataract procedures may lead to patient dissatisfaction.

The research points to the importance of isolating offending organism.

For many surgeons, technology is replacing old methods , including the use of cadaver eyes.

Reducing incidents can reduces cases of infection, transmission among physicians, clinicians.

When paired with SD-OCT, the device also can be used to evaluate photoreceptors.

This award totals $65,000 to support strategic planning implementation.

The IOL has a hybrid design that combines the benefits of central extended depth-of-focus technology and multifocal technology that provides a continuous range of high-quality vision ranging from distance and intermediate and near vision to about 12 to 14 inches.

According to Sarah Van Tassel, MD, physicians may need to recognize issues and treat patients more holistically.

Audrey R. Talley Rostov, MD, discusses how patient education and hygiene is important for a positive outcome.

Gene therapy has partly restored the function of the retina’s cone receptors in two children who were born completely colorblind, reports a new study led by UCL researchers.

Stoke Therapeutics announced enrollment of the first patient in a prospective natural history study of people ages 8 to 60 who are living with autosomal dominant optic atrophy.

Sight Sciences Inc. is taking the wraps off Sion, a manually operated device used in ophthalmic surgical procedures to excise trabecular meshwork.

According to Alyson Hall, MD, factors can include vascular dysregulation, oxidative stress, autoimmunity and cytotoxicity.

According to the company, results showed increased effects over time with pegcetacoplan, with treatment effect accelerated between months 18 and 24.

Although predefined co-primary study endpoints were not met, AR-15512 demonstrated statistically significant improvements in DED signs, symptoms, and disease-related quality of life.

According to investigators, the progression of myopia in children may be slowed by a metabolite of caffeine, known as 7-MX.

Alcon and Aerie Pharmaceuticals Inc. have announced the companies have entered into a definitive merger agreement through which Alcon will acquire Aerie.

According to the company, topical eye drops anti-TNFα agent licaminlimab (OCS-02) relieve persistent ocular discomfort in severe dry eye disease.

George Waring IV, MD, FACS, points out that supplementation and customized procedures are in the offing.

A test to detect and quantify TDP-43 deposits in the retina provides this capability for the first time and can be performed using commercially available and widely utilized diagnostic cameras.

According to researchers, functional assessments and education are critical to an early diagnosis.

In embryonic stages, tactile stimuli simultaneously activate tactile and visual neural pathways. Shortly after birth, both pathways reorganize to allow separate processing of touch and vision. The change of pathway is facilitated by the activity waves of the retina, which act as railroads that direct the stimuli of each sensory modality to the corresponding cortex, so that we can perceive them separately.

With a few key steps, surgeons can avert potential refractive surprises, and reduce postoperative dry eye for patients.

Reservoir restoration can re establish the normal anatomy and function of the conjunctiva.

By creating customized packages that incorporate the range of diagnostic and treatment options available, practices can simplify dry eye management and improve patients' outcomes.

Physician offers "real talk" on pros and cons that offers surgeons and patients decision-making insights.

Currently enrolling a Phase 2 trial to evaluate the role of complement factor B protein in age-related macular degeneration (AMD)