KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, discusses considerations for choosing the appropriate lens implant for cataract patients with corneal comorbidities.“Diagnostics are going to be really importan…
Month: January 2023
VIDEO: New topical gel features advantages over typical anesthetics
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, previews the advantages of a new topical anesthetic.“It’s actually our first new topical anesthetic in over a decade, and it has some advantages,” he sai…
Balance of innovation and safety needed when treating retinoblastoma
KOLOA, Hawaii — Balancing innovation and safety is necessary in the field of retinoblastoma, according to a speaker here.“It’s always important to remember that we are eye doctors, and these are children with a disease that, if untreated or inappropria…
Thorough exam and an open mind needed to identify dry eye masqueraders
KOLOA, Hawaii — Specialists must be thorough in their examinations of patients with dry eye symptoms in order to catch dry eye masqueraders, according to a presenter here.“There is a laundry list of dry eye masqueraders,” Richard S. Davidson, MD, said …
VIDEO: First determine source of residual refractive error, then go from there
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Marjan Farid, MD, discusses residual refractive error after cataract surgery.If the residual refractive error is large and the cornea is normal, “In that case, something happened….
Artificial Neuron Uses Ions Like the Real Thing
Researchers at Linköping University in Sweden have developed artificial neurons that demonstrate 15 of the 20 characteristics of biological neural cells and can communicate with natural neurons in the body. The researchers call their device the “conductance-based organic electrochemical neuron,” or c-OECN, and it is based on materials that can conduct a negative charge, including […]
GATT shows promise as treatment for myocilin glaucoma in children
KOLOA, Hawaii — Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy has shown positive results for the treatment of myocilin glaucoma, according to a presenter here.Erin A. Boese, MD, said that myocilin glaucoma is an autosomal dominant condition “that caus…
Overall risk for hydroxychloroquine retinopathy low, increases with higher doses
The overall risk for incident retinopathy in patients who received hydroxychloroquine for 5 or more years was low but progressively increased with higher doses, according to researchers.Hydroxychloroquine, which is recommended for patients with systemi…
OcuSciences Announces Publication of Study Showing Novel Flavoprotein Fluorescence Measure Is Increased in Inherited Retinal Dystrophies
ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OcuSciences, Inc., a medical device company developing retinal imagers to detect early disease by assessing retinal metabolic activity, today announced the publication of a rare inherited mitochondrial diseases study …
VIDEO: ‘Avoid putting rings and things in’ when fixing dislocated IOL in dead bag syndrome
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Nicole Fram, MD, provides insight into how to fix a rotated toric IOL in patients with ‘dead bag syndrome.’“In these cases, you might want to avoid putting rings and things in, if…
Anti-VEGFs considered in cases of severe diabetic retinopathy
KOLOA, Hawaii — When deciding which patients with diabetic retinopathy to treat with anti-VEGFs, ophthalmologists should consider severity of disease, according to a speaker here.During a presentation at Retina 2023, Roger A. Goldberg, MD, said that re…
Imaging, disease classification among future applications for AI
KOLOA, Hawaii — Artificial intelligence has the potential to help ophthalmologists better perform clinical exams, as well as diagnose and classify disease, according to a speaker here.“In the future, I think AI-assisted imaging is going to change the w…
A thorough, efficient practice depends on preparation and training
KOLOA, Hawaii — Glaucoma practices can take steps to increase efficiency without compromising patient satisfaction, according to a speaker here.“The goal is not to waste any effort,” Brian E. Flowers, MD, said at Hawaiian Eye 2023. “Leave no stone untu…
VIDEO: Some principles of pediatric retina detachment generalizable to complex cases
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, Caroline R. Baumal, MD, previews retinal meeting topics, including her own presentation on pediatric retinal detachment.“We’ll be discussing some interesting topics including pedi…
Clear communication, use of checklists help prevent intravitreous injection errors
KOLOA, Hawaii — Having a standard method of communication in place for staff helps prevent wrong intravitreous injections, according to a speaker here.During a Retina 2023 presentation, Robin A. Vora, MD, said that physicians should be clear with their…
VIDEO: Address reasons for patient dissatisfaction to make them happier
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, John P. Berdahl, MD, discusses his strategy for meeting the needs of an unhappy refractive cataract patient.“We’re too quick to blame the patient for being unhappy,” he said. Rath…
VIDEO: Patients intrigued by advanced technology lenses
KOLOA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2023, John A. Hovanesian, MD, discusses lessons learned about premium lens implants.“We should really talk with every patient about the idea of advanced technology lens implants when we…
Reticular pseudodrusen in AMD more common than previously believed
KOLOA, Hawaii — Reticular pseudodrusen in eyes with age-related macular degeneration is a more common phenotype than previously believed, according to a speaker here.“I think RPD is a very critical thing that ties into AMD,” Robyn Guymer, MD, said at R…
Montecito Medical Acquires Six-Building Portfolio in Kansas City Area
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Montecito Medical, a leading acquirer of medical office properties nationwide, has completed the acquisition of a six-building portfolio in the greater Kansas City marketplace. The buildings, which represent a cumulat…
Clinical suspicion of eyelid lesion malignancy should prompt biopsy
KOLOA, Hawaii — Distinguishing between benign and malignant lesions is key when managing eyelid lesions, a speaker said at Hawaiian Eye 2023.“I do not send every lesion for pathology … but if things look a little abnormal, I think it is reasonable to…