Allergy control before surgery helps ensure outcome
Norfolk, VA-Preoperative control of allergic eye disease is an important goal in the management of patients undergoing ocular surgery, and ketotifen fumarate (Zaditor, Novartis) is an excellent choice for that indication, according to John R. Sheppard, MD, MMSc.
Frantz EyeCare reports 98% of Light Adjustable Lens patients achieved refractive accuracy within ±0.50 D of target, exceeding published national cataract surgery benchmarks.
In this Q&A, Ping Moore, OD, covers emerging dry eye therapies, from selenium sulfide to next-gen cyclosporine, and how subtype-guided care shapes treatment choices.
Findings from the third annual State of Dry Eye survey link symptom management to quality of life gains, including lower anxiety and improved self-confidence.