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It is inevitable that your staff will develop secrets and gossip, so you must be aware of how to manage it and when you should step away because of ramifications from knowing what was said.

As the organization marks its 10th anniversary, Ophthalmic Women Leaders celebrates its milestones and challenges ahead.

Using technology in place of conventional corneal measurements and nomograms for selection and placement of toric IOLs can improve patient outcomes.

A 38-year-old female presents with recurrent redness, pain, blurry vision, and protrusion of the left eye. Exam was remarkable for mild proptosis. What is your differential diagnosis?

In this case study, Arun C .Gulani, MD, discusses how applying certain principles and practices can result in successful vision correction, even in the most complex or complicated situations.

A new, 70,000-square-foot eye institute, which was funded entirely by community philanthropy, opened in September at the University of California, Irvine campus.

Glaucoma treatment is poised to become a more interventional discipline with the introduction of sustained-release drug delivery devices.

While many put off estate planning because it can be difficult, there are several tips one can follow that can make the process less stressful.

The new KR-800 Auto Kerato-Refractometer (Topcon Medical Systems) builds on established technology with new features and an enhanced design that increases ease of use and office integration.

Subthreshold diode micropulse laser seems to be a more economical, safer, and effective treatment of chronic central serous chorioretinopathy compared with low-fluence photodynamic therapy.

One ophthalmologist proposes a practice-changing opportunity to eliminate the use of eye drops after cataract surgery.

Understanding these challenges, Ophthalmology Times is retooling its editorial direction, transitioning from a clinical newsmagazine to a resource that will explore the innovative concepts, insights, and discoveries in ophthalmology.

Ocular Therapeutix Inc.’s ReSure Sealant has been declared safe and effective for the management of clear corneal wound leaks following cataract surgery by the FDA’s ophthalmic devices panel.

First Insight Corp. and Kowa Optimed Inc. have announced a joint one-click interface.

An increased risk of cataracts appears to be associated with the use of cholesterol-lowering statins, according to a September report published by JAMA Ophthalmology.

Endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is quickly becoming an attractive procedure among ophthalmologists, according to Nancy Tucker, MD.

Prevent Blindness America (PBA) has launched a new online resource called “Living Well with Low Vision.”

Three pharmaceutical companies have recalled several of their products voluntarily due to sterility concerns and mold.

Almost $3 million has been invested in nine research projects aimed at saving and restoring sight by the Foundation Fight Blindness.

A new point spread function (PSF)-based refraction system (PSF Refractor, VMax Vision) has been found to be a useful tool that provides better or equal accuracy and reliability in refractive endpoints, according to a study presented by Alison Gordon, MD.

An experimental OCT angiography system can image both surface and deep blood flow at the optical nerve head.

Repeatability of corneal astigmatism measurement was compared using six different devices.

Point source color LED topography has the potential to offer faster and more accurate corneal measurements than existing Placido disc or Scheimpflug imaging technology.

Evaluation of the lamina cribrosa, using a three-dimensional imaging technology and a multi-modal adaptive optics imaging system (Physical Sciences Inc.), allows quantification of the microstructural features.

Early reports are positive for point spread function technology, which is the latest in a long line of attempts to replace the phoropter for refraction.

Highest concavity time may be another important parameter in describing corneal biomechanics as well as a potential risk factor for glaucoma.

Fluidvision accommodating intraocular lens (PowerVision) provides 5 D of accommodation with impressive results.

Phakic IOL implantation is safe and efficacious for treating high myopia and other conditions not amenable to LASIK, with outcomes comparable to those of LASIK and PRK.