Staging AMD accurately and identifying clinical features that are linked with disease progression are key.
The study assesses and compares the accuracy of IOL formulas using keratometry (K) and total keratometry (TK) values obtained by a swept-source OCT biometer (IOL Master 700) in eyes with previous PKP prior to cataract surgery.
Patient-tailored techniques result in predicable outcomes for patients.
Shameema Sikder, MD; and T. Y. Alvin Liu, MD, highlight the technology’s role in bridging challenges and successes for clinical practice.
Three cases demonstrate value of new tools, technology for surgeons.
Innovation, change has dominated the glaucoma specialty over the years.
Margaret Chang, MD, outlines the steps for the surgical procedure to implant and refill the Port Delivery System (PDS).
Optometry cochairs Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, OD, MA, FAAO, highlight the conference’s focus on collaboration, featuring topics like red flags for patient care, thyroid eye disease, and diabetes management.
By taking a proactive approach to treatment, ophthalmologists can identify the “silent sufferers.”
Sonia H. Yoo, MD, a cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery specialist and a member of the planning committee for the EnVision Summit, highlights a session focused on the latest advancements in lens implant technologies, refractive procedures, and imaging innovations. The summit will be held from February 14 to 17, 2025, at the Caribe Hilton San Juan in Puerto Rico.
A recent study showed that only 6% of practicing ophthalmologists in the US identify as an underrepresented minority.
Until new innovations began transforming the field a decade ago, ophthalmologists had a limited toolbox. This option allows ophthalmologists to provide positive outcomes for their patients.
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.
Research explores innovative physiotherapeutic approaches to managing myopia progression, showing promising results in slowing its advancement over two years.
Lens an option for complicated eyes, astigmatism, monovision candidates.
Sublingual troche sedation represents attractive anesthesia option for specific subset of patients with cataracts.
Dr Noha Ekdawi shares her experience using soft contact lenses to combat myopia progression and emphasizes the importance of proactive treatment in managing myopia effectively.
Investigators find that youth show altered ocular movements, reduced amplitude of accommodation.
Study demonstrates power of IRIS Registry for evaluation of safety, efficacy
Medical practitioners face emotional burden, other hurdles from pandemic
Technologies continue to push retina surgical suites into the future
Siloam Vision and Orbis team up to develop infrastructure to save the vision of premature infants.
Dr. Jai Parekh, a clinical associate professor of Ophthalmology/The New York Eye & Infirmary of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and David Hutton, Managing Editor of Opthalmology Times discuss the importance of ocular health prior to cataract and refractive surgery, specifically with osmolarity testing.
Stephanie Marioneaux, MD, an ophthalmologist and cornea specialist, addresses the widespread issue of digital eye strain in honor of World Sight Day.
Newer generation formulas generally outperformed older generation formulas, with SRK/T performing the best of older formulas, especially when using TK values.
Lorraine Provencher, MD, reviews the NOVA trial which measured and validated the sensitivity of a novel VR-based wearable headset for visual field testing in glaucoma.
Although it is always important to consider optimizing the ocular surface for all patients to improve their vision, it is of critical importance before cataract surgery.
Retinal specialists conclude their discussion with key highlights from each patient case of retinal vascular disease and pearls the audience can apply in their practice.
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.