A new therapeutic approach for lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, uses good old Tetris to train the eyes to work together. This innovative approach to a common eye disorder is a result of research done by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada. And yes, you have read correctly: they use a video game to treat an eye (Read more...)
Two Wayne State University researchers are working on a technique that could lead to easier, faster identification of cancer tumors that can be effectively treated by calcium channel-based therapies.
Objective: To describe the prognosis and retinal location in patients presenting with acute traumatic maculopathy and extramacular retinal injuries.Design: Retrospective, noninterventional case series.Participants and Controls: All patients presenting with commotio retinae or sclopetaria retinae to the Birmingham Midland Eye Centre Eye Casualty from October 1, 2007, to February 23, 2011.Methods: The notes of all patients presenting with ocular trauma in the specified time period were examined to identify suitable patients and demographic and injury data were extracted.Main Outcome Measures: Outcome was assessed by visual acuity (VA).Results: For macular commotio retinae, 53 patients were identified, of whom 34 had adequate follow-up to (Read more...)
Purpose: To assess the incidence, duration, and severity of oscillopsia after lateral wall orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease.Design: Retrospective telephone interview.Participants: A consecutive group of patients who had undergone lateral w…
SAN FRANCISCO — Corneal collagen cross-linking faces numerous regulatory approvals in the United States by virtue of being a drug-device combination, an expert said here.The procedure is approved in the European Union and other regions but is not approved in the U.S. Several clinical trials are ongoing.
SAN FRANCISCO — A sutureless method of pterygium surgery offers optimal cosmetic results the day after surgery, according to a study presented here. The method, using amniotic membrane, yields high patient satisfaction, Arun C. Gulani, MD, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO — An innovative minimally invasive ab interno subconjunctival gelatin implant reduced IOP in glaucoma patients, according to study results presented here.”It’s minimally invasive on one side and highly effective on the other,” Inga S. Kersten-Gomez, MD, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO — Phacoemulsification with in-the-bag implantation of a scleral-sutured modified capsular tension ring and an IOL is a practical procedure that preserves capsular and anterior hyaloid anatomy and avoids unnecessary vitrectomy, according to a physician here.”It is a better choice in the pediatric demographic, which is prone to blunt trauma,” Mauricio A. Perez, MD, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO — Topographically guided PRK was effective in treating irregular astigmatism after penetrating keratoplasty, according to a study presented here. Best corrected visual acuity improved in almost half of all eyes, Simon P. Holland, MD, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO — There are ways to minimize post-occlusion surge during phacoemulsification, according to a speaker. “Surge is something we all need to recognize as surgeons. We need to know what it is; we need to know how to manage it,” Timothy P. Page, MD, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting here.
A research team led by Dr. Robert Hess from McGill University and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre has used the popular puzzle video game Tetris in an innovative approach to treat adult amblyopia, commonly known as “lazy eye”.
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New syndromes, new paradigms, and new models elevate the treatment of pediatric ophthalmologic disease.
TEDMED was not only an exciting event full of talks rich in practicality, inspiration, and information, but an opportunity to talk with the speakers and delegates in a comfortable setting about what they’re up to. Following their on-stage presentation, we sat down (in a darkly lit room) with Ramesh Raskar and PhD student Everett Lawson (Read more...)
An increasingly intense strategy for patching children accelerates amblyopia correction at no extra cost, according to a randomized study. Medscape Medical News
How effective is optical coherence tomography in the diagnosis of various ocular diseases, and how will it hold up in the future against other diagnostic methods? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Cerecor Inc, a neuroscience biotech company that develops therapies that have the potential to make a difference in diseases with high unmet medical needs, today announced that it has acquired exclusive, worldwide rights from Merck, known as MSD outsid…
SAN FRANCISCO — Corneal transplant surgery in pediatric patients with keratoconus resulted in good visual recovery, according to a physician here.“Keratoconus is the most common reason for corneal transplant surgery in older children between the ages of 12 and 18; interestingly, however, there are very few reports in the literature on the long-term results of corneal transplant surgery in children with keratoconus,” Gerald W. Zaidman, MD, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
SAN FRANCISCO — The use of two trabecular micro-bypass stents in open-angle glaucoma patients significantly reduced IOP without complications, according to a study presented here.“There is some evidence that more iStents may further lower pressure beyond the simple one stent,” Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, said at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting. Furthermore, the addition of one medication appears effective in lowering IOP in refractory glaucoma cases after trabeculectomy, he said.
Purpose: To evaluate the evidence supporting a role for senescent changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) circulatory physiology in the pathogenesis of normal-tension glaucoma (NTG).Design: Literature review and personal perspective of the authors.Methods…