Study: Thelazia callipaeda infection in a 41-year-old female patient
December 27th 2024A team of researchers in China detail a case of Thelazia callipaeda infection in the right eye of a 41-year-old woman working in an office. The patient presented with persistent foreign body sensation, pruritus, and redness despite initial treatment with polyethylene glycol and levofloxacin eye drops.
Advancing Fuchs dystrophy care: Longterm success of descemet stripping only
December 26th 2024Deepinder Dhaliwal, MD, LAc, explores advancements in managing Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy, highlighting Descemet stripping only (DSO). Long-term outcomes show promising results, supporting DSO as a viable alternative to traditional donor-tissue-based keratoplasty procedures.
Exploring electrical stimulation therapy: A promising approach to vision loss in optic neuropathies
Published: December 26th 2024 | Updated: December 26th 2024Electrical stimulation therapy is being explored as a potential treatment to enhance neuroplasticity and improve visual function in optic neuropathy patients. Clinical trials show promising results in visual field improvements, though further research is needed on long-term efficacy and quality of life.
Study: Diabetes does not significantly impact outcomes of epiretinal membrane surgery
Published: December 26th 2024 | Updated: December 26th 2024A Helsinki University Hospital study found diabetes, glycemic control, or insulin therapy did not significantly affect anatomical or functional outcomes after epiretinal membrane surgery.
Study validates long-term efficacy of MicroPulse TLT for glaucoma management
Published: December 19th 2024 | Updated: December 19th 2024According to Iridex Corp., the study confirms MicroPulse TLT's sustained safety and efficacy in managing glaucoma, reducing intraocular pressure and medication reliance with minimal complications over 5 years.
Strategies for improving efficiency in retina practices highlighted at FLORetina Conference
December 19th 2024At the FLORetina Conference in Florence, Italy, John W. Kitchens, of Retina Associates of Kentucky, highlighted strategies to enhance efficiency in retina practices, addressing challenges like staff shortages and rising patient volumes. He emphasized streamlined workflows, advanced diagnostic tools, and enhanced patient communication to optimize care and improve outcomes.
CLARA Phase 1/2 Trial explores new approaches to treating corneal edema
December 19th 2024In an interview with Ophthalmology Times, clinical trial investigator Zaina Al-Mohtaseb MD, noted the CLARA Phase 1/2 trial demonstrated the safety, efficacy, and simplicity of corneal endothelial cell injection therapy with a rho kinase inhibitor, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional corneal transplantation for treating corneal edema.