ARVO meeting promises latest research initiatives, results
For thousands of ophthalmologists and vision researchers, a springtrip to Fort Lauderdale, FL, is an annual tradition that mixes alittle bit of sunshine with a whole lot of academics. Thattradition continues this year, with the 2006 Association forResearch in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) annual meeting fromSunday, April 30 to Thursday, May 4.
A retrospective study finds that direct selective laser trabeculoplasty significantly lowers intraocular pressure, with the greatest benefit seen in treatment-naive eyes.
Douglas D. Koch, MD, and Karolinne Maia Rocha, MD, PhD, discuss the optics behind enhanced monofocal lenses, patient selection, and how to set expectations.
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.