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Brand-name glaucoma drug offers cost-effective treatment
March 1st 2002Ophthalmologists prescribing timolol hemihydrate (Betimol, Santen Pharmaceuticals) can be assured their patients are receiving a brand-name nonselective beta-blocker product that is safe, effective, and economical, said Michael S. Berlin, MD, and George A. Cioffi, MD.
Academy helps avoid medical errors in ophthalmology
March 1st 2002The American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) has issued three patient safety bulletins to improve patient care in ophthalmology. The academy has analyzed three key areas where errors may occur and suggested ways to minimize these medical errors.
Microkeratome creates nasal hinge, minimizing dry eye
February 15th 2002New Orleans-Safety, reproducibility, and user-friendliness make the Amadeus microkeratome (Allergan) an excellent choice for LASIK flap creation, said Kerry D. Solomon, MD, at the refractive surgery subspecialty day prior to the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Automated microkeratome offers versatility with 3 ring sizes
February 15th 2002New Orleans-The BD K-3000 Microkeratome (Becton Dickinson Ophthalmic Systems, Franklin Lakes, NJ) is a reliable and safe system for flap creation during LASIK, according to Paul Dougherty, MD, medical director, Dougherty Laser Vision Institute, Camarillo, CA.
Addition of handpiece to microkeratome offers better control
February 15th 2002Gulfport, MS-The disposable Flapmaker microkeratome (Refractive Technologies Inc., Cleveland) has been receiving high marks from refractive surgeons since it was introduced almost 4 years ago because of its consistency, ease of use, and sterility.
Predictability, safety, versatility characterize microkeratome
February 15th 2002New Orleans-Keratectomy creation with the automated Summit Krumeich-Barraquer Microkeratome (SKBM, Alcon) results in flaps of predictable diameter and hinge size, smooth beds with well-defined edges, and an intact epithelium, said R. Bruce Grene, MD, at the refractive surgery subspecialty day prior to the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Properly maintained keratome delivers fine performance
February 15th 2002New Orleans-Recently introduced upgrades have further enhanced the versatility and safety of the Hansatome (Bausch & Lomb), but users must recognize that deriving the full benefits of this microkeratome depends greatly on its meticulous care, according to Randy J. Epstein, MD, at the refractive surgery subspecial-ty day held prior to the American Academy of Ophthalmol-ogy annual meeting.
Microkeratome performs reliably with minimal complications
February 15th 2002New Orleans-The MK-2000 (Nidek) is an easy-to-use, highly reliable, and safe microkeratome, said Arturo S. Chayet, MD, at the refractive surgery subspecialty day prior to the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Femtosecond laser allows variability in flap construction
February 15th 2002New Orleans-The femtosecond laser (Pulsion-FS, IntraLaseCorp.) brings new flexibility and increased safety to lamellar flap creation for LASIK, according to Lee T. Nordan, MD, at the refractive subspecialty day prior to the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting here last fall.
Versatility key feature of automated microkeratome
February 15th 2002New Orleans-The automated M2 (Moria) is a simple-to-use, versatile microkeratome that surgeons can rely on to create reproducibly thick flaps, said James J. Salz, MD, at the refractive surgery subspecialty day prior to the American Academy of Ophthalmology annual meeting.
Less demanding famciclovir regimen compares with acyclovir
February 15th 2002Galveston, TX-Three-times-a-day treatment with famciclovir (Famvir, Novartis) was as effective against ophthalmic herpes zoster as five-times-a-day acyclovir (Zovirax, Glaxo Wellcome) in a major international trial, said Stephen K. Tyring, MD, PhD.
Laser, phaco workstation offer efficient cataract removal
February 1st 2002Salt Lake City-The Photon Laser and Phaco Workstation (Paradigm Medical Industries, Salt Lake City) lets surgeons use either laser or ultrasound to remove a cataract, with the ability of switching back and forth between the two modalities.
Power modulation upgrade takes phaco to new level
February 1st 2002New Orleans-WhiteStar, the new power modulation technology for the Sovereign System (Allergan), affords phacoemulsification surgeons improved intraoperative control and optimizes outcomes for patients, with clearer corneas on postoperative day 1, said Lisa Brothers Arbisser, MD, at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology here last fall.
Phacoemulsification technology tailored to nuclear hardness
February 1st 2002Editor's Note: James A. Davison, MD, is associate clinical professor, department of ophthalmology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. His practice is the Wolfe Clinic, Marshalltown, IA. He discusses his cataract technique with Ophthalmology Times Senior Editor Julia Talsma.
