Andrew G. Lee, MD, and Drew Carey, MD, return for this episode of 'NeuroOp Guru' to discuss how sixth nerve palsy with chemosis warrants suspicion for a cavernous carotid fistula, emphasizing careful examination for dilated conjunctival vessels and the need for imaging for accurate diagnosis and timely intervention.
In celebration of Ophthalmology Times 50th anniversary, we asked leading experts in the field what they see as the biggest innovation in ophthalmology in the last 5 decades.
The May 4 event, themed around Star Wars, will feature the latest innovations, foster open discussions, and provide a collaborative environment for networking and learning, with sessions covering IOLs, oculoplastics, glaucoma, retina therapy, and refractive surgical options.
In celebration of Ophthalmology Times 50th anniversary, we asked leading experts in the field what they see as the biggest innovation in ophthalmology in the last 5 decades.
In celebration of Ophthalmology Times 50th anniversary, we asked leading experts in the field what they see as the biggest innovation in ophthalmology in the last 5 decades.
Epi-on corneal crosslinking is advancing through innovations like supplemental oxygen, chemical oxygenation, and laser-assisted techniques.
Vision correction has evolved into a continuum of procedures suited for different stages of ocular maturity
A combination of canaloplasty and goniotomy provides sustained IOP reduction and decreases medication burden with a strong safety profile, making it a valuable option for glaucoma management.
An AI model for target IOP prediction performs as well as glaucoma specialists, offering a promising tool to enhance glaucoma management, especially for nonspecialists.
ENCELTO is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for MacTel.
At the EnVision Summit 2025, medical students were given awards for best poster presentation. In exclusive interviews, they spoke with Ophthalmology Times about their award-winning posters and research.
Andrew G. Lee, MD, and Drew Carey, MD, return for this latest episode of the "NeuroOp Guru" to discuss the variable presentations of somatic mitochondrial mutations and the importance of muscle biopsy in diagnosing low heteroplasmy in mitochondrial diseases.
At the EnVision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Poonam Misra, MD, and Alcina Lidder, MD, gave advice on managing glaucoma in patients with other ocular co-morbidities such as myopia and those who have undergone corneal transplantation.
Clinician-scientists play a vital role in advancing ophthalmology by balancing patient care with research, leveraging clinical insights to drive impactful discoveries, and collaborating across disciplines to stay at the forefront of innovation.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Amy Zhang, MD, discussed the importance of ergonomics in the operating room.
At the EnVision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Tania Tai, Lucy Shen, and Shivani Kamat all gave insight into complications they have seen while performing glaucoma surgery.
The research analyzed the 1-year outcomes of 132 eyes, evaluating mean IOP, baseline changes, medication reduction, and stratifying the results by race (African American vs Caucasian) and glaucoma severity (mild, moderate, severe).
What do ophthalmologists consider the key advancements in treating glaucoma over the last several decades?
Emerging technologies, such as remote tonometry and genetic risk scoring, are revolutionizing glaucoma care by enabling earlier detection, personalized management, and more efficient use of resources.
We asked ophthalmologists what stands out to them in the history of treating glaucoma and where future treatments might be heading.
The procedure offers a renewed approach to suprachoroidal drainage, with potential for both combined and standalone glaucoma surgery.
The Elios procedure increased aqueous humor outflow in all investigated eyes, but further studies are needed to correlate these improvements with its clinical efficacy.
A systematic review and meta-analysis highlights the safety and efficacy of excimer laser trabeculostomy as an implant-free MIGS procedure for managing open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension, either alone or in combination with cataract surgery.
The Elios procedure shows promise in improving aqueous humour outflow and enhancing the effectiveness of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, with ongoing research exploring optimal treatment strategies.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sara Wester, MD, discussed the Women Leaders in Eye Health session at the conference and the donation from Orbis that supported the session.
Bonnie Henderson, MD, founder and program director of the EnVision Summit, talked with Ophthalmology Times about the evolution of the conference and how it brings optometrists and ophthalmologists together to learn, discuss shared problems, and facilitate co-management in a family-friendly environment.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Kristen Nwanyanwu, MD, MBA, MHS, joined by her children, discussed her talk on eradicating TRD and the family-friendly environment of the conference.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, retina program chairs Geeta Lalwani, MD, and Majda Hadziahmetovic, MD, discussed Hadziahmetovic's presentation on deep learning models of neovascular AMD as well as their time at the conference.
At the Envision Summit 2025 in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Mike Farkas, MD, discussed gene therapy research for retinal degenerations that sidetracks the current "status quo" therapies of AAV-based replacement and CRISPR-Cas9 genome editing.
Direct selective laser trabeculoplasty enhances the experience for both patients and physicians, he notes, while also mitigating issues related to poor adherence and ocular surface disease from topical therapy.
