A multicenter, real-world, observational study showed safety and efficacy of a fixed-dose combination of preservative-free tafluprost and timolol in clinical practice. Patients who did not sufficiently respond to previous therapies achieved significant…
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Fundus photography may help differentiate TIA, stroke from mimic
Nonmydriatic fundus photography after suspected minor stroke or transient ischemic attack was able to differentiate between actual stroke and mimics, according to findings from the FOTO-ED TIA study presented at the International Stroke Conference.Any …
Standardized measures of visual disturbance needed to inform IOL choice
MARRAKECH, Morocco — As the number of advanced technology IOL options continues to increase, standardized tools and methods for the assessment of halo, glare and light distortion are needed to facilitate cross-study comparisons and inform clinical deci…
Enrollment complete in Cambium dry eye study
The final patient has been enrolled in a phase 1/2 study of Elate Ocular topical fibrinogen-depleted human platelet lysate biologic for the treatment of dry eye secondary to graft-versus-host disease, Cambium Medical Technologies announced in a press r…
Exchanging multifocal IOL optic design proves successful in study
MARRAKECH, Morocco — When neuroadaptation fails, exchanging a multifocal IOL with another multifocal IOL is possible, provided that a different type of optic design is used, according to one speaker.“The classic solution is IOL exchange with a monofoca…
VIDEO: Surgeon shares pearls for implanting toric IOLs in patients with keratoconus
ORLANDO — At Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is, Lisa Nijm, MD, JD, discusses her pearls for selecting patients with keratoconus who can benefit from toric IOL implantation in cataract surgery.
VIDEO: Discuss cataract surgical plan in advance with patients
ORLANDO — At Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is, Jennifer M. Loh, MD, discusses what she tells her patients before cataract surgery, so her patients are more cooperative and understand the surgical process better.
Risks for injury, irritation and infection associated with eyelash extensions can be minimized
Eyelash extensions are becoming one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. Salons are offering silk, mink and synthetic additions to natural lashes, while Facebook and Instagram are awash in ads for magnetic lash extensions.The trend seems to be grow…
What ophthalmologists need to know about coronavirus
Ophthalmologists who see patients with conjunctivitis should be alert to the need for further evaluation as the number of people infected with the new coronavirus, COVID-19, continue to grow.According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, these pat…
VIDEO: The e-health revolution in health care
TREVISO, Italy — At the Retina 2020: New Trends meeting, Claudio Azzolini, MD, speaks about e-health and the many opportunities it provides for more equal and accessible health care. Several universities in Italy and other European countries are involv…
Enrollment complete in two more cohorts in X-linked retinitis pigmentosa gene therapy trial
Enrollment is complete in the two highest dose groups in a phase 1/2 clinical trial evaluating an adeno-associated virus-based gene therapy for the treatment of X-linked retinitis pigmentosa, according to a press release from Applied Genetic Technologi…
VIDEO: Surgeon shares clinical experience with iStent inject
ORLANDO — At Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is, Mitchell C. Shultz, MD, discusses his personal clinical experience implanting the iStent inject MIGS device (Glaukos) during cataract surgery in patients with glaucoma.
LumiThera expands Valeda research into diabetic retinopathy
LumiThera is expanding research of its photobiomodulation platform, the Valeda light delivery system, with new studies evaluating its use in patients with diabetic retinopathy, the company announced in a press release.The Valeda system has received a C…
OCS-01 shows clinical proof of concept in DME treatment
Phase 2 data for OCS-01, a proprietary topical nanoparticle formulation of dexamethasone from Oculis to treat patients with diabetic macular edema, demonstrated clinical proof of concept as a topical drug and greater efficacy than vehicle in reducing c…
VIDEO: Omidria lowers inflammation, miosis in cataract surgery
ORLANDO — At Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is, I. Paul Singh, MD, discusses specific situations in which Omidria (phenylephrine 1% and ketorolac 0.3% intraocular solution, Omeros) is helpful in cataract surgery, including femtosecond laser-assis…
Latest data on ADVM-022 in OPTIC phase 1 trial released
Four of six patients with neovascular age-related macular degeneration treated with a threefold lower dose of ADVM-022 in the OPTIC phase 1 trial did not require a rescue injection 24 weeks after treatment and demonstrated an efficacy signal with evide…
Learning techniques an ongoing process for ophthalmic surgeons
ORLANDO — Learning new techniques should be a constant throughout a surgeon’s career, and the best way to do so is to practice and work at being a better surgeon, according to a speaker here.“When you think about how much time you spend in residency vs…
VIDEO: Dextenza makes cataract surgery process easier for surgeon, staff
ORLANDO — At Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is, P. Dee Stephenson, MD, discusses how incorporating Dextenza (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert 0.4 mg, Ocular Therapeutix) has improved the entire cataract surgery process for her practice.
Chambers explains FDA’s rationale for clinical trial requirements
SAN FRANCISCO — Ensuring safe and effective products are available to the American people is the mission of the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, which is why there is a reason behind everything the FDA asks for when studying new drug produc…
VIDEO: ECP a helpful addition to MIGS procedures
ORLANDO — At Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is, I. Paul Singh, MD, discusses how he has incorporated endoscopic cyclophotocoagulation in his practice in addition to MIGS procedures because ECP works to decrease inflow while most MIGS devices work…