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Progress in the diagnosis and treatment of retinoblastoma has been minimal over the past couple of decades, although improvements have been made, and new therapies are being studied, according to an ocular oncology expert.

The eye has played an important role in angiogenesis research over the past several decades, and it will continue to do so, according to Judah Folkman, MD, considered the founder of the field.

Judah Folkman, MD, whose work in cancer research led to significant breakthroughs in treating age-related macular degeneration, is being remembered as the kindly and compassionate "father of angiogenesis."

Bausch & Lomb. acquired IOL manufacturer eyeonics, announced a new research deal, and gained a new chairman and chief executive officer.

Post-occlusion surge varies from phacoemulsification system to system based on several different parameters, including decreasing flow, increasing bottle height, decreasing tip gauge, and flow restriction. Randall J. Olson, MD, details recent research.

Off-label use of mitomycin-C appears to prevent haze and improve visual acuity in patients with complicated LASIK flaps when used in conjunction with PTK or PRK.

The FDA has granted fast-track designation to a silicone matrix ocular implant that helps prevent corneal transplant rejection.

Co-management has come under fire from the federal government because of some instances of serious abuses. It can succeed when done correctly, however.

Prospectively collected data from 45 eyes that underwent hyperopic LASIK using a proprietary excimer laser were analyzed. After a mean follow-up of 5.3 years, about three-fourths of the eyes had a spherical equivalent within 1.0 D of the emmetropic target.

Recipients of a premium IOL have high expectations for excellent uncorrected distance visual acuity. The availability of these implants has created a new patient base for laser vision correction. Considerations for performing laser enhancement are discussed.

Aspects of the intraoperative performance of two ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) were prospectively evaluated during a single-surgeon, randomized study. Both agents worked well, but the results showed clear differences favoring a cohesive OVD of 1.6% sodium hyaluronate (Amvisc Plus, Bausch & Lomb) over a viscous-dispersive OVD of 4% chondroitin sulfate and 1.65% sodium hyaluronate (DisCoVisc, Alcon Laboratories).

Transversal ultrasound technology allows safe and efficient removal of all grades of nuclei with minimal energy and stress on the corneal endothelium and other ocular structures.

The combination of torsional ultrasound and micro-coaxial phacoemulsification is ideal for cataract surgery because of the improved efficiency of the ultrasound system and the astigmatically neutral, highly competent 2.2-mm incision through which the highest-quality IOL can be implanted.

Post-occlusion surge varies from phacoemulsification system to system based on several different parameters, including decreasing flow, increasing bottle height, decreasing tip gauge, and flow restriction. Randall J. Olson, MD, details recent research.

A new phacoemulsification pump produces reduced post-occlusion surge and is safer and more responsive than its predecessor.

Although intracameral medication use in cataract surgery has several potential advantages, they should be weighed against the possible disadvantages and the benefits and risks of topical medication alternatives.

Topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs often are administered for off-label purposes to patients who are undergoing cataract surgery, but surgeons should consider the cost, the risks, and the evidence available to support such use.

In vivo confocal microscopy was used to measure the thickness of ophthalmic viscosurgical devices (OVDs) retained beneath the corneal endothelium after phacoemulsification surgery. Results are reported for six different OVDs used in surgeries performed with varying fluidics settings.

Use of topical drops after cataract surgery may be associated with a number of drawbacks. Alternative strategies for intraoperative drug delivery can be highly effective and more economical, as well as offer better safety, convenience, and efficacy.

The Simplified Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Severity Scale has been shown to be predictive of vision loss.

The use of chilled water and 0.1% hyaluronic acid during epi-LASIK improved the survival rate of corneal epithelial basal cells, according to one study.

As society demands ever higher-quality care at lower costs deciding between the more inexpensive product or treatment and which is more effective will become the choice faced by patients and physicians.

A gift of $1,550,000 has kicked off the Glaucoma Research Foundation's first year of a comprehensive new strategic plan.

More than 70 applicants representing more than 20 states have been selected as delegates to the "Eyes on Capitol Hill" campaign in Washington, DC, Feb. 12 to 14.

Smokers have an increased long-term risk and greater progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Boston-According to a study, the antioxidants lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin E may help prevent cataracts.

SynergEyes Inc. has launched a hybrid contact lens (SynergEyes PS) designed specifically for post-refractive surgery patients in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Young ophthalmologists consider themselves well-prepared in terms of the medical and surgical knowledge but unprepared for non-clinical aspects of ophthalmology, such as leading employees and managing a successful practice.