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Topography-guided PRK (TG-PRK) with simultaneous collagen crosslinking (CXL) shows promise as an effective treatment for patients who are highly symptomatic because of postLASIK ectasia.

The European Commission has approved ocriplasmin (Jetrea, ThromboGenics) in the European Union for the treatment of vitreomacular traction (VMT).

The Vitra Multispot laser (Quantel Medical) has received a 510(k) market clearance from the FDA. It is intended to deliver a cost-effective solution to ophthalmologists dealing with epidemic levels of diabetic eye disease.

The final module of the premarket approval application (PMA) for the Kamra corneal inlay to treat presbyopia has been submitted to the FDA by AcuFocus, the inlay’s manufacturer.

Normal-tension glaucoma (NTG) is a very complex disease. There seem to be both IOP-dependent and IOP-independent mechanisms. David Greenfield, MD, outlines his four-point strategy for managing NTG.

Jerry A. Shields, MD, director of the Wills Eye Ocular Oncology Service, has been named to receive the National Physician of the Year Award in Clinical Excellence.

The Tennessee Academy of Ophthalmology (TNAO) opposes a recent bill that would allow optometrists to inject local anesthetic into the tissue surrounding the eye in order to perform surgery.

Annual meeting draws eye-care professionals from North, South America

Laser refractive cataract surgery delivers improved results with easy learning curve

Experience breeds improvement in these specialized procedures, notes surgeon

The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) recently announced a new program for the organization’s 2013 annual meeting next month, to which certain categories of optometrists are welcome.

Surgeon outlines technique pearls for success in laser refractive lens surgery

Cases illustrate utility of laser system when unstable lenses are present

Laser refractive cataract surgery, LRIs compared in reducing astigmatism

Better predictability needed, however; patients need to understand there may be compromises

Laser cataract surgery advances aim for perfect effective lens position

Application of information may have role for enabling glaucoma screening, guiding clinical management

Partial-thickness corneal graft procedure feasible in most clinical settings

Growing evidence shows agents to be viable option in treating ocular diseases caused by diabetes

Angle status dictates whether goniosurgery or tube surgery is preferred initial treatment

Donating time, resources reaps personal and professional rewards

Randomized clinical studies provide insight on relative efficacy, safety of two aqueous devices

Milestone birthday celebration gets a shot in the arm

Unlock the potential of digital spectacle lenses for your patients, dispensary

Paging through NEJM provides historical perspective of changes in ophthalmology, language

In this video demonstration, Allen M. Putterman, MD indicates how having consecutive instrumentation for conjunctivodacryocystorhinostomy (CDCR) makes a difference.

This stepwise video presentation of the standardized "no-touch" Descemet’s membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) technique is described by Gerrit R.J. Melles, MD, PhD.

In the following video, Mark Forchette, president and CEO of OptiMedica, discusses how the FDA approval of the Catalys femtosecond laser for creating single-plane and multi-plane arc incisions during cataract surgery, and its subsequent market launch, means to the company.