Additive intralamellar surgery yields excellent results for keratoconus
Anaheim, CA-Additive intralamellar corneal refractive surgery is an exciting new area of surgical development that may provide an alternative to penetrating keratoplasty for the optical rehabilitation of the keratoconus patient, said David J. Schanzlin, MD, who delivered the Barraquer Lecture at the annual meeting of the American Academy of 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.