Simple, Safe Approach
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Since the late 1960s when trabeculectomy
was described,sup1/sup ophthalmologists have been
looking for alternatives. Filtration surgery
produces signifi…
Author: Advanced Ocular Care
Top 10 emDemodex/em Myths
The parasitic mite emDemodex,/em and in particular, emDemodex/em-associated blepharitis, has recently
attracted much attention in eye care. It seems
that almost every month there is discussion
of the topic in some journal or newsletter….
Using Pinterest to Expand the Reach of Your Eye Care Practice
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Next-Generation Diagnostic Tools Can Help Shape Disease Management
Recently introduced diagnostic tools allow eye
care professionals to narrow the differential diagnosis
more efficiently than ever before when a patient
presents with a series of signs and symptoms.
Although practitioners should have a comprehe…
Visual Fields and OCT Scans Disagree
Both visual field testing and optical coherence
tomography (OCT) are extremely useful clinically,
but they are merely tools. No technology
has proven to be 100% sensitive or specific in all
patients. This article focuses on spectral domain OCT…
Glaucoma’s Time in the Spotlight Continues: Emerging Directions
Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness
worldwide, and the numbers of people with openangle
and angle-closure glaucoma are predicted to
continue rising.sup1/sup To deal with the increasing burden
of glaucoma in the future, clinic…
Comanagement of Patients Undergoing ECP During Cataract Surgery
Uncomplicated Postoperative
Course Allows Fast Return To
Referring Optometrist
strongRobert Noecker, MD, MBA/strong
Optometrists and ophthalmologists frequently
comanage patients with concomitant cataract
and glaucoma…
My Patient Needs Glaucoma Surgery: Now What?
Involvement of optometrists in the management of
glaucoma has grown over the past decades. Beginning
in 1978, states have expanded optometrists’ scope of
practice to include prescription of therapeutic drugs, and
today 49 states allow optome…
Meibomian Gland Treatment Can Aid Glaucoma Patients
Glaucoma and dry eye disease (DED) are frequently
comorbid conditions. Both are age
related, with prevalence increasing as age
advances.sup1,2/sup Beyond this age-related association,
however, there is also the potential that long-term
to…
Kinder, Gentler Topical Glaucoma Drugs
The only evidence-based way of treating glaucoma
is by lowering intraocular pressure (IOP), and
the primary way of accomplishing this is through
the use of medication in the form of eye drops.
Thus, patients’ adherence to their treatment reg…
Skin Cancer emIs/em Cancer
Athree-person panel advising the National Cancer
Institute (NCI) recently made a recommendation
that is irresponsible, short-sighted, and
indefensible. So indefensible, in fact, that one
need only look to the NCI’s own definition of cancer t…
Defining MIGS
The past few years have seen a rise of less invasive
glaucoma surgical techniques, including the
emergence of microinvasive glaucoma surgery
(MIGS). With this rise, however, comes questions
over what truly qualifies as a MIGS procedure and wha…
Evaluating Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity With Multifocal Electroretinography
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population for the treatment of a variety of rheumatologic conditions. In this installment of Moran Minute, my
friend, talented col…
Integrating New Technologies Into Your Practice
When considering whether to incorporate
a new technology into your practice, it is
important to first consider the gaps that
your practice has in its offerings and determine
the areas in which you can provide better care
for your patients. A …
Cosmeceuticals: The Budding Botanicals Market
Botanically based ingredients have received attention
due to their validated efficacy and key roles
in many cosmeceutical formulations on the
market today. In addition to their primary functions,
many provide ancillary benefits that promote
p…
Measuring Visual Performance and Quality of Vision
High-quality vision consists of many elements.
We refractive surgeons have become more
sophisticated at manipulating optics with multifocal,
pseudoaccommodating, or monovision
IOLs; LASIK; and corneal inlays. We are learning what
promotes the…
What’s Hot in Cosmeceuticals
As we continue to learn about the importance
of skin care in maintaining healthy, youthful
skin, the expanding variety of cosmeceuticals
allows us to address the specific needs and
desires of our patients. As the market expands, more
products…
Innovations in IOLs
Each year in the United States, 3 million cataract
surgeries are performed, and the incidence of
cataract surgery has steadily increased over the
past 30 years, according to a recent populationbased
study by Mayo Clinic researchers.sup1/sup…
Toric IOLs in Eyes With Keratoconus
Cataract surgery has evolved into a refractive
procedure, and patients have high expectations
for good UCVA after surgery. Patients with keratoconus
who are successful in achieving good-quality
BCVA with rigid or scleral contact lenses often
…
Update on CXL 2014
With more than 15 years of experience performing
corneal crosslinking (CXL), it has
become clear that CXL is an important
treatment for patients with keratoconus, pellucid
marginal degeneration, and post-LASIK ectasia. Since
Theo Seiler, MD, …