Corneal wound burns induced
by phacoemulsification present
a difficult problem. Due to the
thermal shrinkage of nearby
tissue, some superficial corneal tissue is
missing across the wound, and hence,
traditional sutures do not work. Even
if …
Author: CRST
Traumatic Cataract
This case contains several challenges that surgeons
often see independently but sometimes
encounter in combination. After trauma, this
eye had an atonic, enlarged, fibrotic pupil; at
least 6 clock hours of zonular loss; vitreous prolapsed
int…
Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Children
Keratoconus is a slowly progressive, noninflammatory
corneal thinning disorder characterized
by changes in the structure and organization of
corneal collagen. The ectasia progresses at a variable
rate and may be more rapid in pediatric patient…
Keratitis After a Limbal Relaxing Incision
As cataract surgery becomes more technologically
advanced and patients’ expectations soar, it is
more important than ever for surgeons to achieve
the target refraction—usually emmetropia.
Because one of the biggest causes of patients’ di…
Point/Counterpoint: My Ideal Ablation Pattern for Combined CXL Treatments
The Athens Protocol: Topography-
Guided Partial PRK With CXL
emAn effective way to stabilize and visually
rehabilitate patients with keratoconus
and post-LASIK ectasia./em
strongBy A. John Kanellopoulos, MD/strong/p…
5 Questions With John P. Berdahl, MD
You specialize in cataract, refractive,
corneal, and glaucoma surgery.
What surgical cases do you
find most enjoyable to perform and
rewarding once successfully
completed?
My favorite procedure is ReLACS
(refractive laser-assisted …
Shire Acquires SARcode
Shire US Holdings, Inc., has acquired SARcode
Bioscience, Inc., according to a company news release.
Under the terms of the agreement, Shire will make an
upfront payment of $160 million, and SARcode shareholders
will be eligible to receive additional u…
Calibrated Force Gauge Tested Integrity of Clear Corneal Incisions
Using the calibrated force gauge to test the integrity
of clear corneal wounds in the immediate postoperative
period after cataract surgery proved useful in
examining the propensity for wound leaks, according to
a study in the emJournal of Cataract and…
AcuFocus Submits Premarket Approval Application for the Kamra Corneal Inlay
AcuFocus, Inc., has submitted the final module of the
premarket approval application for the Kamra corneal
inlay to the FDA, according to a company news release.
The Kamra is the first corneal inlay for the treatment of
presbyopia submitted for approva…
No Benefit Associated With Postoperative Use of Cyclosporine A After PRK or LASIK
The use of topical cyclosporine A emulsion had no
discernable benefit when used for 12 weeks after PRK
or LASIK, according to a study in the Journal of Cataract
and Refractive Surgery.sup1/sup
Patients who underwent PRK (n = 70) or LASIK
(n = 54) were…
Enrollment Completed for Clinical Trial of a Suprachoroidal Microstent
Enrollment has been completed for the COMPASS
clinical study evaluating the CyPass Micro-Stent
(Transcend Medical, Inc.) in combination with cataract
surgery for patients with primary open-angle glaucoma,
according to a news release. “This is an important
milestone in the field of glaucoma,” Steven Vold, MD,
found…
InSite Vision Announces Positive Phase 3 Results for BromSite
BromSite (ISV-303; InSite Vision Inc.) achieved statistically
significant superiority compared with DuraSite
(InSite Vision Inc.) alone in alleviating ocular pain and
inflammation after cataract surgery in a phase 3 clinical
trial, according to a compa…
Avedro Prepares for Hyperopic US Lasik Xtra Clinical Trial
Avedro, Inc., announced that, in preparation for its
US clinical trial, a select group of refractive surgeons
have completed training in the Lasik Xtra procedure
under Gustavo Tamayo, MD, at the Bogotá Laser
Center in Colombia.
The group of refractive surgeons who underwent
training with Dr. Tamayo included Peter H…
Safety Outcomes of Hyperopic LASIK With Aspheric Profiles Need Improvement
LASIK for high hyperopia using optimized aspheric
profiles is an effective and predictable procedure
but requires further improvement in terms of safety,
according to a study in the emJournal of Cataract and
Refractive Surgery/em.sup1/sup
Fifty-one ey…
Abbott Launches Healon Duet Dual Pack OVD
The Healon Duet Dual Pack (Abbott Medical Optics
Inc.) ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) is now
available in the United States, according to a company
news release.
The dual pack delivers Abbott’s Healon (sodium
hyaluronate 1%) and Healon EndoCoat (sodium hyaluronate
3%) OVDs in separate sterile trays within
…
Toric Marker May Improve Marking for AK, Toric IOL Implantation
Beaver-Visitec International launched the Osher
ThermoDot Marker as part of its wet-field product line,
according to a company news release.
Developed with cataract surgeon Robert H.
Osher, MD, the Osher ThermoDot Marker aims to improve the marking re…
Sidebar: Mobile Surgical Company Offers Femtosecond Laser Access for Cataract Surgery
Sightpath Medical, a provider of mobile and fixed ophthalmic surgical solutions, has launched its new mobile femtosecond
laser for cataract service. Called MoFe, this service suite will include a femtosecond laser, an intraoperative wavefront
ab…
Strategies for Managing Difficult-to-Treat DED
Two categories of patients with dry eye disease
(DED) are particularly challenging to manage.
The groups include patients who are extremely
symptomatic but do not have many clinical
signs, and the reverse, those with significant clinical signs…
Patients’ Flow With Laser Cataract Surgery
It is always challenging for practitioners to change
their behavior patterns. Adopting and incorporating
new practice models presents a sometimes difficult
and even unsettling situation for the average health
care professional. In an increasin…
The Importance of Evidence-Based Medicine for Diagnosing Acute Red Eye
Adenoviral conjunctivitis is a common cause of
acute red eye. It is, however, frequently confused
with bacterial and allergic conjunctivitis, largely
due to similar and often overlapping signs and
symptoms. Implementing a comprehensive protoco…