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Retina specialists and comprehensive ophthalmologists should identify full thickness macula holes and, generally, recommend a vitrectomy to close them and improve vision.

A small study of using a new contact lens to treat corneal edema after cataract surgery reported positive results.

Chronic dry eye is underdiagnosed and undertreated, but careful observation, good listening skills, and proven treatment approaches can help patients achieve better vision.

T. L. Dawson, MD, writes about his experiences with enhanced bioavailable and non-irritating testosterone eye drops for the treatment of dry eye disease.

Alphaeon Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with PhysIOL SA, of Belgium, to jointly develop and commercialize an exclusive Alphaeon-branded trifocal lens technology.

Two new non-mydriatic cameras from Carl Zeiss Meditec use a high-resolution optical chain, delivering enhanced retinal details for more effective detection and management of eye diseases.

Analyses of data from the OASIS study confirm the efficacy of intravitreal ocriplasmin for the treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular traction/vitreomacular adhesion (VMT/VMA) and the importance of proper patient selection, said Peter K. Kaiser, MD.

A novel glaucoma monitoring system is being developed to guide providers in establishing personalized monitoring schedules that would help them avoid missing significant progression in glaucoma suspects or patients with open-angle glaucoma, said Joshua D. Stein, MD, MS.

A phase III gene therapy trial for Leber congenital amaurosis showed that patients’ mean mobility test scores promptly improved after treatment, and the benefit was sustained at 1 year, said Albert M. Maguire, MD.

Swept-source, microscope-integrated, ocular coherence tomography (SS-MIOCT) is a new investigational technology for real-time intraoperative imaging of the cornea and anterior segment, said Terry Kim, MD.

Pre-existing dry eye can affect the outcomes of excimer laser refractive and cause significant postoperative morbidity as well as patient dissatisfaction. Therefore, preoperative screening for dry eye is critical, said Michael B. Raizman, MD.

The prospect of an expanding armamentarium of corneal inlays for presbyopia correction is an exciting development, said Jay A. Pepose, MD, PhD.

Results from the Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network Protocol S provide evidence for the first major advance in the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) in more than 40 years, said Jeffrey Gross, MD.

The availability of a new cataract surgery platform from Abbott Medical Optics (AMO) marks the second phacoemulsification system launched by the company in the United States this year.

Parents may increase the risk of myopia in their first-born children by devoting more attention to their education, a new study suggests.

Herpes simplex virus in children is often diagnosed late or misdiagnosed, and children can experience visual loss due to complications or amblyopia.

Working in an ambulatory surgery center can be a good choice for ophthalmologists, particularly cataract surgeons, because they let them use their time efficiently while delivering excellent care without the hassles of working in a larger hospital setting where ophthalmology may not be a priority.

Ophthalmologists have a choice in dealing with accountable care organizations (ACOs). Take the initiative and work with ACOs, or ignore them, suggests one consultant.

Best-corrected visual acuity does not capture the degree of impairment in some patients, such as those with geographic atrophy, particularly as they try to read across a page. A new patient-reported outcome measure has been found to correlate well with a more objective measurement of performance.

A novel class of drugs ‒ rho-kinase, or ROCK inhibitors ‒ appears to lower IOP by relaxing the trabecular meshwork.

Visual snow is a persistent visual disturbance that is typically described as seeing ‘television static’ throughout the visual field.

A femtosecond laser platform (Victus, Bausch + Lomb) features an enhanced patient interface kit with a smaller outer diameter and other modifications that bring easier handling and centration along with greater stability.

In this Q&A, Ophthalmology Times talks to Michael Repka, MD, MBA and medical director of government affairs for the American Academy of Ophthalmology how the transition to ICD-10 is affecting ophthalmologists.

A software upgrade (Streamline) for the LENSAR Laser System (LENSAR) adds new capabilities for automated data transfer, iris registration, astigmatic correction, and lens analysis and fragmentation that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and outcomes in cataract surgery.

Data from large randomized trials indicate that diabetic macular edema can be treated safely and effectively with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapies.

Joint networking event with ASPENS brought together 4 speakers who shared stories about where they find inspiration.