In the U.S. market, we currently have three newer multifocal IOLs approved for use: the Alcon Clareon PanOptix Pro, the Johnson & Johnson Vision Tecnis Odyssey and the Bausch + Lomb enVista Envy.These IOL designs have similarities: They all split the i…
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Alliance promotes AI screenings for clues into ocular, systemic health
A coalition of health care organizations, called the Alliance for Healthcare from the Eye, is pushing for increased adoption of AI-driven screening techniques that could offer insights into ocular and systemic health.The Alliance for Healthcare from th…
Stable rotational alignment needed for toric IOLs
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this exclusive Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, P. Dee Stephenson, MD, FACS, discusses toric IOL rotation and tips for achieving the correct alignment.Stephenson offered recommendations on the tools she uses and said t…
No myopic rebound effect observed after stopping SightGlass DOT lenses
SALT LAKE CITY — Myopia progression does not rebound after stopping long-term wear of SightGlass Vision’s myopia-controlling Diffusion Optics Technology lenses, according to a study presented here.The safety and efficacy of Diffusion Optics Technology …
Ophthalmologists need to be familiar with differences between women’s, men’s eyes
I was fascinated to learn a few years ago that AI could reliably determine the sex of an individual when analyzing a fundus photograph.The key difference between the sexes was the size and distribution of the retinal veins and arteries. So, the anatomy…
Q&A: How medical school applicants can navigate SCOTUS ruling against affirmative action
Despite a Supreme Court ruling against race-conscious admissions, medical school applicants can still recognize their diverse backgrounds in personal essays, leaving a small opening for affirmative action, according to an expert.In 2023, the U.S. Supre…
Jennifer Loh, MD, shares preferred technique for IOL exchange
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this exclusive Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, Jennifer M. Loh, MD, discusses her technique for IOL exchange.While there are several ways to remove an IOL, Loh’s preferred method has four steps: separating the anterio…
ILYX-002 rapidly improves immune-mediated dry eye disease in phase 2 trial
Phase 2 results were positive for ILYX-002, a topical immunomodulator for moderate to severe dry eye disease associated with systemic autoimmune or inflammatory conditions, according to a press release from Iolyx Therapeutics.“What’s amazing about ILYX…
Should ophthalmologists consider vitrectomy for vitreous floaters?
SEVILLE, Spain — Do surgeons feel comfortable offering vitrectomy as a treatment for floaters? What is their attitude toward patients who are affected to the point of seeking surgery despite the risks involved?Two surgeons with different views debated …
Integrating oculoplastics into general ophthalmology practice
Oculoplastics can provide comprehensive ophthalmologists with an opportunity to improve patient care, expand their services and increase practice revenue.An aging population and increasing demand for both functional and cosmetic oculoplastic procedures…
Bausch + Lomb launches Blink Nourish, Blink Boost lubricating eye drops in US
Bausch + Lomb launched two preservative-free lubricating eye drops, Blink Nourish and Blink Boost, in the U.S., according to a press release.“Blink Boost and Blink Nourish eye drops are designed to help relieve dry, irritated eyes by rebalancing and re…
Astigmatism rates, severity higher in children after COVID-19 pandemic
The prevalence and severity of refractive and corneal astigmatism in children rose after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.Ka Wai Kam, MSc, and colleagues wrote that lifestyle changes during the pandemic led to…
Study: Proposed Medicaid cuts could lead to thousands of preventable deaths annually
Congress passing the controversial One Big Beautiful Bill Act could leave millions without insurance and lead to at least 16,000 annual preventable deaths, according to research published in Annals of Internal Medicine.In May, the House of Representati…
Sex- and gender-informed approaches a prerequisite for precision medicine
In 2023, an annual awareness campaign on dry eye disease was launched in Italy in collaboration with 400 ophthalmology clinics and hospital departments and with the support of AbbVie.We named the campaign “Vediamoci rOSa” (“See pink”), in which the two…
Beveled arcuate incisions yield ‘strong’ astigmatism correction at 12 months
LOS ANGELES — Femtosecond laser-created beveled arcuate incisions yielded “robust and persistent” astigmatism correction, Joaquin O. De Rojas, MD, ABO, told Healio at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.According to De Rojas…
Eye differences between women, men need to be considered for diagnosis and treatment
There are subtle but significant differences in the morphology and biochemistry of the eye between men and women.These differences may affect disease susceptibility, symptoms and progression, response to therapy, outcomes of surgical interventions and …
Gene therapy shows long-term visual acuity improvements in retinitis pigmentosa
SALT LAKE CITY — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO, discusses a long-term study evaluating MCO-010 for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.Sadda said patients with retinitis pigmentosa experienced su…
For patients with aniridia, consider artificial iris implant
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Consider using an artificial iris implant in patients with congenital or acquired aniridia, Karolinne M. Rocha, MD, PhD, told Healio at Kiawah Eye.An implant allows ophthalmologists to perform certain suture techniques in cases in…
AMA strengthens guidance on corporate relationships in medicine
At the AMA’s annual meeting, members voted to strengthen the organization’s guidance for any physicians considering entering a relationship with a corporation.Investment from corporations “can offer an alternative to selling a practice to a hospital or…
Consider alternatives to surgery for rejuvenating eyelid skin
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Ophthalmologists and patients should consider alternatives to surgical intervention for eyelid skin rejuvenation, Gene R. Howard, MPH, MD, said in this Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye.Red light therapy, exosomes, micronee…