Historically, surgical procedures
associated with clinical
trials were performed within
the four walls of a hospital.
Waits of weeks or months
for an appointment were not
uncommon, and patients
typically spent several days
recovering in th…
Author: CRST
The Power of Possibility
THIS INSTALLMENT EXPLORES
THE “SEVEN SUMMITS
OF PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT.”
In the previous installment of “Pathway
to Your Perfect Practice,” I discussed the
process of soul searching in an effort to
truly understand y…
News
FDA Does Not Approve Avedro’s Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking Platform Application, Requests Additional Information
Although a joint FDA advisory panel in February recommended
approval of Avedro’s combined riboflavin ophthalmic
soluti…
Hot Pockets
The next wave in refractive surgery in the
United States will be the correction of
presbyopia with corneal inlays. Inlays are an
additive, removable technology. Implanted
monocularly, they offer better binocularity
and distance acuity than mo…
Dislocated Posterior Chamber IOLs
CASE PRESENTATION
A 77-year-old white man underwent bilateral cataract surgery in the early 1990s. The patient is referred to you for an evaluation
of dislocated IOLs. He is experiencing double vision and decreased visual acuity in both…
Femto and Phaco—the Perfect Marriage
Capitalizing on technology allows doctors to
take our oath to “do no harm” to a higher
level. One good technology plus another good
technology creates a synergy that we all strive
for—a safer, more effective surgery with lower
downside…
Phacoemulsification for Complex Cases
When it comes to wrestling with complex cataract
cases, one might say I have spent quite
a bit of time in the ring. I encounter dense,
hypermature white, black, or deep brown
cataracts on an almost daily basis. In addition,
a large percentage…
Update: Bargains No More
The prescription drug market continues to be
marked by staggering increases in the prices
of certain generics, a category of drugs once
nearly synonymous with “bargain.” The traditional
setup of reliably inexpensive generics
and their pri…
Best Practices for Integrated Care With Optometrists
When I joined Empire Eye Physicians, it was
already a fully integrated eye care practice.
Prior to that, I had been in the US Navy. In
that setting, ophthalmologists always worked
closely with optometrists, because the latter
are often the pr…
Femtosecond Lasers in Complex Cataract Surgery
An optician with a career spanning more
than 30 years was referred to my practice
by his ophthalmologist. The patient had a
mature white cataract and associated nystagmus
with corneal astigmatism in his right
eye. Because I always try to maxi…
“Lost” Patients May Welcome a Phone Call Appointment Invitation
Increased efficiency is to an ophthalmology
practice’s bottom line what improved
outcomes are to its reputation—priceless.
In the case of Matossian Eye Associates
(MEA), using specialty services to augment
its in-house patient callback an…
Shared Care Can Benefit Rural Patients
Everyone involved in eye care knows the
benefits of the integrated care of surgical
patients. When these patients are treated
by optometrists and ophthalmologists, the
surgeon gains greater surgical volume, and
the optometrist benefits by hav…
IOL Exchange and Double Optic Capture for the Management of Uveitis-Glaucoma- Hyphema Syndrome
There are a number of indications
for an IOL exchange.
Reasons include refractive
surprises, a patient’s dissatisfaction
with the refractive
result, persistent negative
or positive dysphotopsia,
suboptimal visual quality
through a multif…
GrayBug Raises $1.74 Million in Series A2 Financing
GrayBug, a privately held pharmaceutical company developing drug-delivery therapies and sustained-release compounds for the treatment of eye diseases, announced the closing of a $1.74-million Series A2 financing round led by new investor Hatteras Ventu…
Link Between Dietary Zeaxanthin Consumption and Improved Reaction Time Shown
Hitting a 95-mph fastball is said to be the hardest thing to do in sports, but a study published in PLoS One shows that a key nutrient may make that fastball seem a little slower, according to a news release from ZeaVision.1 The study by the University…
Nightstar Receives Orphan Drug Designation for Gene Therapy to Treat Choroideremia
Nightstar has received FDA and European Medicines Agency Orphan Drug Designation for its gene therapy to treat choroideremia, an X-linked recessive disorder that leads to progressive blindness, according to a company news release.
Orphan Drug Design…
Imprimis and Cleveland Eye Clinic Announce Results of Lessdrops Formulation
Imprimis Pharmaceuticals and Cleveland Eye Clinic announced positive results of an investigator-initiated evaluation validating the use of Imprimis’ proprietary combination topical formulations for patients post-LASIK surgery, according to a company news release.
The evaluation of Imprimis’ proprietary Tri-Moxi (tr…
Sidebar: Implementing the Optimal System for Your Practice
At Advanced Vision Center, our adoption of electronic health records (EHRs) began with a false start. We tried a system recommended by the hospital with which we share many patients. In addition to offering nothing specific to ophthalmology…
This Month on Eyetube.net
Traumatic Cataract Extraction With Repair
of Traumatic Mydriasis and Iridodialysis
BY SANDRA JOHNSON, MD, AND WILLIAM CARROLL, MD
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IOL Exchange: Advantages, Disadvantages, and Alternatives
Advances in cataract surgery and IOL technology have dramatically improved surgical outcomes and decreased perioperative complications. Nevertheless, situations arise that require repositioning, exchange, or removal of a previously impl…