PDT safe choice for eyes with predominantly classic CNV
Fort Lauderdale, FL-In eyes with predominantly classic subfoveal choroidal neovascularization (CNV) treated with photo- dynamic therapy (PDT) using verteporfin (Visudyne, Novartis Ophthalmics), vision remained stable and the need for additional treatment decreased dramatically over time, reported Peter K. Kaiser, MD, at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.
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.