Scientists at The University of Nottingham, United
Kingdom, have discovered a previously undetected
layer in the cornea that could help surgeons to dramatically
improve outcomes for patients undergoing corneal
grafts and transplants, according to a new…
Author: CRST
Intracameral Illumination Effective During Combined Cataract Virectomy Surgery in Eyes With Poor Red Reflex
Surgeon-controlled intracameral illumination can be
used for challenging cataract surgery combined with
23-gauge vitrectomy in eyes with a poor red reflex,
according to a study in the Journal of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery.sup1/sup
The interventio…
Physicians and the Business of Private Practice
Medical students graduate medical school with
an elite education and highly specialized
skills. Typically, new physicians sign with a
major hospital or open a private practice. In
the latter situation, doctors have to fill the demanding
dual …
Diagnosing Ocular Surface Disease
Ocular surface disease (OSD) comprises
the most commonly overlooked group of
pathologies in the ophthalmic world. It
affects up to 30% of the population over the
age of 50 yearssup1/sup and is a major factor in patients’ dissatisfaction
…
Anterior Segment Ophthalmic Pharmaceuticals
Despite recent decreases in reimbursement, it
remains an exciting time to practice ophthalmology
thanks to innovation in pharmaceuticals
for the anterior and posterior segments,
novel drug delivery systems, ocular imaging, and minimally
invas…
Interface Fluid After LASIK
CASE PRESENTATION
A 21-year-old white man presents to you for a
second opinion. He underwent uncomplicated LASIK
using a microkeratome 6 weeks ago. The patient
states that the vision in his right eye is “fine” but
that the visi…
The Pitfalls of the Marketplace
There are several reasons why FDA-approved drugs,
surgical techniques, and devices with promising
clinical trial results bomb when they enter the marketplace.
First, however, it is important to establish
that true failures are those products t…
Coached to the Top
If you have ever spent time listening to youth sports
coaches, you have probably noticed that their
exhortations to their players from the sidelines are a
mixture of tough love, competitiveness, and encouragement.
Coaches try to help young ath…
Granuloma-Like Opacity Characteristic of Cataracts Caused by Ocular Toxocariasis
Cataracts caused by ocular toxocariasis have a
granuloma-like opacity primarily in the posterior subcapsular
level, according to a study in the Journal of
Cataract and Refractive Surgery.sup1/sup
The investigators based the clinical diagnosis of ocula…
Catalys Precision Laser System to Be Used in French Clinical Trial
OptiMedica Corporation announced that it has
been awarded a tender for five Catalys Precision Laser
Systems for use in a French multicenter randomized
clinical study.
The study, which is sponsored by Centre Hospitalier
Universitaire de Bordeaux, Franc…
Combined ECP and Phaco Reduced IOP in Eyes With Mild to Moderate Glaucoma
Combined endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP) and
phacoemulsification significantly reduced IOP in
patients with mild to moderate glaucoma, according
to data presented by Michael J. Siegel, MD, and colleagues
at the Association for Research in Vision …
Ista Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
Ista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., pled guilty to two felony
charges by the United States Justice Department related
to the marketing, distribution, and sale of its ophthalmic
drug Xibrom. As part of the settlement, Ista agreed
to pay $33.5 million in civil a…
The Importance of New Technology and Evidence-Based Medicine
My colleagues and I at Ophthalmic Consultants
of Long Island firmly believe in providing our
patients with access to the best and latest
technology, which is why we make an effort
to participate in clinical trials designed to evaluate new
mod…
This Month’s Videos
Cataract Removal in an Eye
With a Small Pupil and an
Ahmed Glaucoma Valve
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A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, shares a challenging
cataract case that involves a small
pupil, synechiae on the anterior capsu…
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Pearls for Success With Capsular Tension Rings
emWhat tricks do you use to improve your success with capsular tension rings (CTRs) with regard to timing,
instrumentation, and technique?br /—Topic prepared by Steven Dewey, MD./em
Marjan Farid, MD
CTRs are excellen…
Attracting Private-Pay Patients
There is no one magic recipe for creating a perfect
practice that includes plenty of privatepay
patients. As the old adage goes, “I’m still
practicing building my practice.” Eight years in,
I find that building my practice is still one o…
Vaulted Anteriorly Captured Haptic
CASE PRESENTATION
A 54-year-old man presents with a complaint of a
change in the vision of his left eye over the course of
2 weeks. He underwent bilateral cataract surgery 1 year
ago. His UCVA is 20/20 OD and 20/60 OS, improving to
…
Why Incorporate New Technology Into Your Practice?
In the endeavor to deliver world-class care to patients,
the team at my practice has often noted that
patients do not really understand technology or the
finer details of the process. Patients do, however,
respond to an overall environment tha…
Achieving Success With Premium IOLs
Selecting appropriate candidates, educating them
about IOL options, and managing their expectations
are all an important part of achieving success with
premium IOLs. Many surgeons, however, struggle to
get beyond this advice to what really aff…