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The Childhood Glaucoma Research Network has developed definitions and a classification system for childhood glaucoma.

Combined small-incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) and intrastromal collagen crosslinking (CXL) to treat forme fruste keratoconus is safe, efficient, accurate, predictable, and stable for treating keratoconus for at least 1 year, according to Enrique O. Graue Hernandez, MD, MSc.

Alimera Sciences’ recent resubmission of the new drug application (NDA) for its fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien) has been received by the FDA as a complete class 2 response to the agency’s October letter, and a prescription drug user fee act (PDUFA) goal date of Sept. 26 has been established.

Novartis has appointed Jeff George division head of Alcon, effective May 1.

Paragon BioTeck has received FDA approval of its phenylephrine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution, USP 2.5% and 10%, to dilate the pupil.

The future of ophthalmology-including academic health centers-will rely much on the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment, suggests Peter J. McDonnell, MD, of the Wilmer Eye Institute.

Research has been scant on the correlation between officiating and visual performance. A new study by the Sports Science Department at Texas A&M Corpus Christi provides clear direction on this topic.

Five members of the Ophthalmic Women Leaders board of directors reflect on a noteworthy milestone in their ophthalmic careers.

In the second of a two-part series, Arun C. Gulani, MD, reviews how to repair or prepare the cornea from any situation to present it for final corneal reshaping-straight to 20/20.

Beyond residency: Lessons learned from a career in surgery

A new device that can be plugged into a smartphone earjack is a convenient, easy way to make reference marks on the eye for placement of toric lenses and limbal incisions.

Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy is a circumferential trabeculotomy performed via a minimally invasive, ab interno approach. Results from follow-up of 6 to 12 months in a series of 85 adult eyes with uncontrolled glaucoma show high IOP lowering, along with a reduced need for medication.

Advancements in nanotechnology are making an entry in ophthalmology and addressing the drug delivery challenge in the eye.

The next generation of biologic corneal bandage devices can reduce inflammation and promote healing for an extended range of ocular surface conditions from mild to severe.

The AREDS 1 and 2 studies provide important information about the role of ocular nutrition in AMD. However, to benefit patients, the findings must be condensed into clear and concise advice that will help them select appropriate vitamin supplements and follow a healthy lifestyle.

A randomized, double blind study of physicians who took part in the Physicians’ Health Study II found that those who received a daily multivitamin had a 9% lower risk of cataract - and a 14% lower risk of nuclear cataract- than those who received placebo. Given the prevalence of cataracts in the population at large, a 9% reduction in risk could have a significant public health impact.

Examining how nutrition affects vision, and how physicians need to encourage healthy diets that contain essential nutrients and antioxidants essential for healthy vision.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Escalon Medical Corp.’s tablet-based ultrasound imaging system, the Sonomed Escalon VuPad.

Primary outcome data from a phase III clinical trial evaluating aflibercept (Eylea, Regeneron) for macular edema (ME) due to branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO) show that intravitreal treatment with the anti-VEGF agent was well tolerated and associated with significantly better improvements in visual acuity and central retinal thickness (CRT) than laser photocoagulation.

Novaliq GmbH has announced the commencement of a phase I study for its dry eye syndrome treatment, cyclosporine solution (CyclASol), following United States and European patent approval.

BioLight Israeli Life Sciences Investments’ subsidiary, ViSci, has filed an investigational new drug (IND) application with the FDA to conduct a phase I/IIa clinical study with its treatment for glaucoma-a subconjunctival Latanoprost controlled-release insert.

Congress has approved legislation delaying for 1 year a massive 24% Medicare fee cut, which had been scheduled to take effect April 1, as well as implementation of the ICD-10-CM coding system.

Shunt implantation and trabeculectomy are important procedures in the battle to prevent blindness from glaucoma, and tubes are steadily gaining in popularity possibly because of the more predictable postoperative course.

Ophthalmologists may be first to make a diagnosis of eye cancer in patients who present with ocular tumors and should be aware of the various forms and types of disease.

A diffractive trifocal IOL (FineVision, PhysIOL) provides a peak modulation transfer function for intermediate vision.

A dual-optic accommodating IOL (Synchrony, Abbott Medical Optics) seems to have met the presbyopic challenge by providing good vision at far and intermediate distances.

A new optical coherence tomography (OCT)-based method for IOL power selection has been found to be a promising method for achieving good refractive outcomes when performing cataract surgery in eyes with a history of laser vision correction, according to analyses of data from a retrospective comparative case series.

The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to Bausch + Lomb’s comprehensive surgical platform-the Stellaris PC Vision Enhancement System-for the integrated 523-nm laser and software.

Alimera Sciences has resubmitted its New Drug Application (NDA) for its fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant (Iluvien) to the FDA.

Ophthalmic Women Leaders (OWL) has announced it will honor three award winners during its signature “OWL Monday” reception and program held in conjunction with the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting in Boston.