Sheryl Stevenson

Vikas Chopra, MD, led a course on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and its impact on glaucoma care. He explained that MIGS enables ophthalmologists to intervene earlier and more safely, which can lead to better outcomes for patients.

Victoria L Tseng, MD, PhD, assistant professor of ophthalmology and a glaucoma specialist at UCLA and scientist at Doheny Eye Institute, spoke with the Eye Care Network at this year's AAO meeting about the "Glaucoma Original Papers" session and discussed the papers presented in the session by Giovanni Montesano, MD; Jason D Horowitz, MD; Christopher M Edwards, BS; Eamonn Thomas Fahy, BMBCH; Kiana Tavakoli, MD; Hani El Helwe, MD; and Joseph F Panarelli, MD.

John Josephson, MD, from the Eye Specialists and Surgeons of Northern Virginia, shared insights on office-based surgeries and how it allows for the addition of new technologies and new procedures at this year's AAO meeting held in Chicago, Illinois.

Brian Francis, MD, from the Doheny Eye Institute and the UCLA Department of Ophthalmology, shared insights on MIGS techniques and the labs and didactic available while at this year's AAO meeting held in Chicago, Illinois.

Jonathan Brugger, MD, shared insights on the correlation of central retinal vein occlusions, or branch retinal vein occlusions, in young adults who consume numerous energy drinks.

Weijie Violet Lin, MD, presented findings from her research, which revealed that post-cross-linking complications were low and highlighted key risk factors and the importance of early identification to enhance long-term patient outcomes.

At the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting in Chicago, Illinois, Brent Kramer, MD, he talked with the Eye Care Network about using the MKO Melt in lieu of IV anaesthesia ahead of ocular surgery.

John D. Sheppard, MD, MMSc, FACS, spoke with the Eye Care Network to provide some insight on post hoc analysis of the ESSENCE 1 trial dor dry eye disease.

During a conversation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, T.Y. Alvin Liu, MD, discussed plans for the James P. Gills Jr., MD, & Heather Gills Artificial Intelligence Innovation Center at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Constance O. Okeke, MD, shared insights from on her presentation entitled, "Reduction in IOP after switching to latanoprostene bunod in glaucoma patients in real-world clinical practice," which was given at the American Academy of Ophthalmology held in Chicago, Illinois.

In a paper presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting in Chicago, Jonathan Tan, a third year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai detailed the study on ophthalmic eye drop waste in clinics, revealing 72% medication loss due to outdated 28-day expiration guidelines, resulting in significant financial waste. The study advocates following FDA expiration dates.

Michael Singer, MD, shared insights from his experience using a preservative-free, chloroprocaine ophthalmic gel as anesthesia for intravitreal injections and the results of research on the effectiveness of gel versus traditional drops.

This year’s conference in Chicago showcased a diverse array of practice-changing data across multiple ophthalmic specialties, including advances in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and retinal disease treatments.

In a presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in Chicago, T.Y. Alvin Lu, MD, a retina specialist at Johns Hopkins Medicine, discussed the application of large language models (LLMs) in revenue cycle management (RCM).

Jennifer Loh, MD, shared insights from on her presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in Chicago on the effects of CSF-1, which is the lowest effective concentration of pilocarpine approved in the United States.

At this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting, Jonathan Brugger, MD, spoke about the changing approach to epimacular membranes and the use of brilliant blue in the procedure.

Bonnie An Henderson, MD, highlights the importance of diverse learning methods and continuous education for clinicians in the Kelman Lecture.

Kamran Riaz, MD, discussed with the Eye Care Network a study on mitomycin intravascular chemoembolization for treating corneal neovascularization. The procedure showed promise, with a 70% success rate at 3 to 6 months, though patient selection is crucial. Some required multiple treatments, but overall outcomes are promising.

George O. Waring, IV, MD, provides insights from an on-demand poster as part of the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology taking place in Chicago, Illinois. This poster was titled, "Two-Year Clinical Feasibility Trial Outcomes for a Dual-Optic IOL System for the Treatment of Presbyopia and Cataract."

Alexander Fein, MD, spoke with the Eye Care Network to share how to approach a patient presenting with transient vision loss, what this type of vision loss can mean, and what additional testing might be needed to determine the best plan for care.

Nathan Radcliffe, MD, shared insights from his presentation at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology entitled, "Early cataract extraction for angle closure glaucoma."

Meghan Berkenstock, MD, an associate professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, provides insights on paper from the uveitis free paper section of AAO 2024, about the use of TriNetX database to assess for the incidence and prevalence of both uveitis and its complications.

At this year's American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) meeting, John Berdahl, MD, spoke about the recent clinical trials of travoprost and its use in patients with prior SLT.

George O. Waring, IV, MD provides insights from an on-demand poster as part of the annual American Academy of Ophthalmology taking place in Chicago, Illinois. This poster shared data on the the 9-month FDA data of the recently approved excimer laser, the TENEO laser, by Bausch + Lomb.

Fatemeh Rajaii, MD, PhD, an associate professor at Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins, discusses emerging therapies in thyroid eye disease (TED) from her presentation at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting in Chicago.

Matt Giegengack, MD, explains how injectable corneal endothelial cell therapy can enhance visual acuity and alleviate glare, offering a versatile alternative to current treatments like DMEK.

Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve ophthalmology practices by streamlining documentation, enhancing screening capabilities, and guiding more effective treatment decisions.

Lloyd Clark, MD, discusses the evolution and current practices in the treatment of common retinal diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusion.

At EyeCon 2024, Analisa Arosemena, MD, discussed the shift away from traditional topical therapies towards more proactive management techniques, aiming to enhance patient outcomes in glaucoma care.

A collaborative model not only enhances the post-cataract experience but also paves the way for a future where refractive outcomes are accessible to all, regardless of the surgeon's specialty.