SAN FRANCISCO — Two speakers here debated the efficacy of toric and premium IOLs in patients with abnormal corneal topography.Charles D. Reilly, MD, and Michael W. Belin, MD, spoke during Cornea Day preceding the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
Month: April 2013
Agents and preservatives both influence trabeculectomy outcome
SAN FRANCISCO — While preservatives used in topical agents contribute to exacerbating ocular surface disease that may affect the success of trabeculectomy, the agents themselves may also be contributors, according to a speaker here.Preservatives do have desirable attributes, Douglas J. Rhee, MD, said at Glaucoma Day preceding the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.
Presbyopic LASIK best for young patients with accommodation
SAN FRANCISCO — Despite a few visual downsides, presbyopic LASIK is an alternative to multifocal IOLs and corneal inlays, particularly in relatively young presbyopes with some accommodation, a speaker said here.During Cornea Day preceding the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Gustavo Tamayo, MD, discussed the multifocality that is generated with presbyopic LASIK.
Penn Medicine gene therapy study receives Distinguished Clinical Research Achievement Award
A gene therapy study focused on finding a cure for a rare congenital blinding disease has been recognized as one of the ten most outstanding clinical research projects of the year by the Clinical Research Forum.
Arthritis drug reduces dry eye disease
Dry eye disease (DED) is a common condition that causes discomfort, visual disturbance and potentially damaging ocular surface inflammation that greatly impacts a person’s quality of life.
Cloud-Based Fundus Photography Tool for Faster and Better Image Analysis
A new tool for ophthalmologists and optometrists is now available online, making it easier to monitor changes in the eye. EyeIC has released a cloud-based application that allows to easily compare fundus photographs taken at different times of the same…
Antidotes to Physician Burnout
A unique hospital system-based program uses a whole-physician approach to prevent clinician burnout. Medscape Psychiatry
BLOG: Many analogies, none quite right during Supreme Court genetic patent oral argument
Several analogies were used on April 15 during the Supreme Court oral arguments for the Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics trial. The court was considering whether human genes are patentable. Genes refer to a unit of DNA that is the…
Innovation in ophthalmology pushes forward
SAN FRANCISCO — The future of innovation in ophthalmology is promising, with more forward movement than drag, according to a speaker here. “The tailwinds are stronger than the headwinds,” William J. Link, PhD, managing director of Versant Ventures, told colleagues interested in supporting innovation in the ophthalmic space at the Ophthalmology Innovation Summit.
FDA focus on more efficient processing yields faster decisions
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has been criticized for its ponderous movement of potential drugs and medical devices through the approval process. Recognizing this criticism, and following implementation of the Medical Devices User Fee and Modernization Act of 2002 and subsequent internal reevaluations and reorganizations, the FDA approval process for innovative technologies has been gaining speed since 2010.“We believe the U.S. is and should remain the leading innovation leader,” Malvina B. Eydelman, MD, director of the FDA Division of Ophthalmic and Ear, Nose and Throat Devices, (Read more...)
Prevention of posterior segment complications critical in keratoprosthesis patients
The significant prevalence of posterior segment complications following keratoprosthesis surgery, coupled with the subsequent anatomic difficulties correlated with their management, has made understanding and prevention of these postoperative complicat…
Research findings provide new hope for people suffering from dry eye disease
Natural lubricants play an important role in health, including a well-known effect to help prevent osteoarthritis in knee and ankle joints. However, much is still unknown about their role and function in other areas of the body.
FDA Approves Tecnis Toric Intraocular Lens
New lenses target patients with cataract who have astigmatism. FDA Approvals
IL-1 Blocker Safe, Effective for Dry Eye (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Eye drops containing an interleukin-1 antagonist were safe and efficacious for patients with dry eye disease, researchers reported.
Dr. Jeffrey Maisels honored as 2013 Legends of Neonatology Hall of Fame inductee
M. Jeffrey Maisels, M.D., was honored as a 2013 Legends of Neonatology Hall of Fame inductee. He was chosen for a career spanning 47 years of clinical care and research involving management of the jaundiced newborn infant.
Why Does the Healthy Cornea Resist Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infection? – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To provide our perspective on why the cornea is resistant to infection based on our research results with Pseudomonas (P) aeruginosa. We focus on our current understanding of the interplay between bacteria, tear fluid, and the corneal epitheli…
Near-infrared and Short-wavelength Autofluorescence in Resolved Central Serous Chorioretinopathy: Association With Outer Retinal Layer Abnormalities – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between changes in fundus autofluorescence (AF) measured using 2 different sources (near-infrared fundus autofluorescence from melanin and short-wavelength fundus autofluorescence from lipofuscin) with changes in spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD OCT) and fluorescein angiography in resolved central serous chorioretinopathy (CSC).Design: Retrospective, observational case study.Methods: A total of 91 eyes from 86 patients with a history of resolved CSC and abnormal AF imaging findings were included. In addition to AF, patients were assessed by means of SD OCT and fluorescein angiography. Outer retinal layer alterations in OCT images and abnormalities in fluorescein angiography were analyzed and (Read more...)
The Association Between Compliance With Recommended Follow-up and Glaucomatous Disease Severity in a County Hospital Population – Corrected Proof
Purpose: To assess the association between insufficient follow-up and clinical parameters such as disease severity and medication use among glaucoma patients at a metropolitan county hospital.Design: Cross-sectional study.Methods: Two-hundred and six p…
Ultralong-scan-depth OCT useful in identifying potential causes of PCO in highly myopic eyes
Use of ultralong-scan-depth optical coherence tomography revealed weak posterior capsular adhesion and capsular bending in highly myopic eyes, which may increase the likelihood of posterior capsular opacification after cataract surgery, according to a …
Umbilical cord blood serum promotes endothelial healing in severe dry eye
Heterologous umbilical cord blood serum-based eye drops may enable healing of diseased corneal epithelium and reduce symptoms in patients with severe dry eye disease, according to a study.The study included 33 eyes of 17 patients with graft-versus-host disease and 26 eyes of 13 patients with Sjögren’s syndrome. Patients’ mean ages were 38.8 years in the graft-versus-host disease group and 59.6 years in the Sjögren’s syndrome group. All patients received sterile cord blood serum eye drops daily for 1 month.