The use of femtosecond laser systems for performing
cataract surgery appears to be increasing
in the United States as well as globally. The
reason for the rapid adoption is because these
lasers can truly make surgery safer for patients and may…
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Postoperative Complications: What to Watch For
Although this article will address postoperative
care of cataract patients, we must emphasize
that one of the most important factors in the
surgery’s success is preoperative preparation.
The optometrist must assist in educating the patient
…
Early Adopters’ Experiences With Laser Cataract
Incorporating laser cataract
surgery into my practice was a very
difficult—yet correct—decision.
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My colleagues’ and my surgery center was one
of the first in the United …
Endogenous Panophthalmitis in the Setting of Chronic Hepatitis C With Pancytopenia
A 54-year-old white man was referred to the
New Mexico VA Health Care System eye clinic
on December 3, 2012, as an emergency consult.
He reported blurry vision in the left eye
for 3 days, accompanied by a swollen and red upper lid.
In additio…
Preseptal Cellulitis in a 2-Year-Old Child
A 2-year-old female was referred for evaluation
of upper lid swelling and discharge in her left
eye. The mother reported a 3-day history of
discharge from the left eye. After consulting
with the patient’s pediatrician, it was learned that to…
When Medical Treatment Fails
Glaucoma specialists continue to struggle with
the question of how best to effectively lower
intraocular pressure (IOP) while avoiding the
vision-threatening complications associated with
glaucoma surgery in patients who are not responding to
…
Saving Sight Explores the Achievements and Struggles of Heroes in Ophthalmology
There are certain names in ophthalmology
that have become
household terms to those within
the ophthalmic community: Sir
Harold Ridley, Charles Kelman, Charles
Schepens, and Arnall Patz, among many
others. Their contributions to ophthalmic
i…
Are You the Missing Link in Crosslinking?
During the past several years, corneal collagen
crosslinking (CXL) has grown in its profile and
its popularity. We have recently heard it called
the “polio vaccine for keratoconics.” None of
us likely experienced polio or its destructive, …
ASRS Meeting Highlights
Advanced Ocular Care em is pleased to provide the following
coverage of the recent meeting of the American
Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS), which was held
in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 24 to 28, 2013.
We know that attending all th…
Are BAK-Containing Drugs Harming Our Patients?
Topical therapy has long been considered an
optimal strategy for first-line glaucoma treatment.
Among the classes of glaucoma drugs,
prostaglandin analogues (or prostamides) are a
popular choice because of a proven track record of efficacy,
c…
Video and the Practice of Optometry
The application of video in optometric practice
goes well beyond the recording of disaster
cases for posterity reasons. According to
Casey Claypool, OD, of Empire Eye Physicians
of Spokane, Washington, the medium has tremendous
potential to r…
Chief Medical Editor’s Page
Have you noticed that every few months, the way
you treat patients changes? Whether it is a new
diagnostic test, pharmaceutical, or a surgical
procedure, there continues to be new options
for patients in all areas of eye care. Over the course …
Combination Laser Cataract Surgery, Micro-Bypass Stent in Glaucoma Patients
Glaucoma affects more than 2 million people in
the United States, and it is believed that number
will increase to more than 3 million by 2020 due
to the aging of the US population. sup1/sup Cataracts
are the leading cause of low vision amo…
A Review of the Glaucoma Literature
In speaking with several eye care practitioners who
specialize in treating glaucoma patients as we
prepared the content for this cover feature series,
the editors of em Advanced Ocular Care/em have come to
appreciate that the field is curr…
How to Talk so Patients Will Listen
The secret to a safe, healthy, comfortable contact
lens-wearing experience is good lens hygiene
and following doctors’ orders. We know that,
unfortunately, virtually no contact lens wearers
follow all the proper wear and care instructions, i…
What Is MIGS?
It is an exciting time in the field of glaucoma management.
Recent advances in surgical techniques and
devices that improve aqueous outflow have revolutionized
the glaucoma treatment algorithm. For
instance, a new group of surgical glaucoma pr…
Saving Patients Money
I am very fortunate to have a specialized medical/
contact lens practice. As a result of this practice type,
along with traditional patients, I see some who have
a wide range of health issues that make their contact
lens wear medically necessa…
Using PR to Improve Your Eye Care Website Search Rankings
Online searching is going through a transformational
phase, with Google and other leading
search engines making crucial algorithmic
changes to refine their search capabilities.
How a website is able to generate media buzz makes a
key differen…
Highlights from RT’s Feature Series: The Path to the Retina
The management of posterior segment eye
disease has changed dramatically over the
past decade. Previously, surgical procedures
(either incisional or laser) were the gold standard
for pathologies like age-related macular degeneration,
diabetic…
News
Bausch + Lomb announced the introduction of its
PreserVision AREDS 2 Formula eye vitamin and mineral
supplement, reportedly the first and only commerciallyavailable
supplement in the United States that exactly
matches the updated formula based…