In this video perspective, E. Randy Craven, MD, associate professor of ophthalmology at Wilmer Eye Institute-Bethesda, discusses his regimen for implanting the Durysta bimatoprost implant from Allergan.
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Real-world study shows long-term safety, efficacy of Iluvien in DME
Real-world long-term study outcomes showed sustained safety and efficacy of Iluvien in patients with diabetic macular edema.“The data also showed that IOP and VA outcomes were very similar to those reported in the pivotal FAME trials. It should be note…
Young preeclamptic woman presents with vision loss
A 20-year-old primigravid woman was admitted to the labor and delivery ward at Tufts Medical Center for monitoring of preeclampsia. She was at 32 weeks of gestation.The patient was referred from an outside hospital because of peripheral edema, systolic…
What are your threshold criteria for attending a meeting this year?
Click here to read the Cover Story, “Forecast hazy for future in-person ophthalmology meetings.”Major ophthalmology meetings are a great source of renewing friendships, catching up on the latest information and techniques, and seeing the new toys we al…
Tissue tuck technique provides alternative method of pterygium removal
A pterygium consists of a triangular, thickened mass of conjunctival and subconjunctival fibrovascular tissue with elastotic degeneration that crosses the limbus and invades the cornea, possibly interfering with vision.Global incidence of pterygium ran…
The last dance with MJ: Relevant premium practice leadership
During the recent quarantine period from the COVID pandemic, many premium surgeons, like myself, had much time to reflect on how we can make each of our practices better than ever upon our return.And to put any rumors to sleep, this MJ (Mitch Jackson) …
Software system assists in analysis of pinhole pupilloplasty
Pinhole pupilloplasty has been described in cases with higher-order corneal aberrations to channelize the rays of light emerging from the central cornea, simultaneously barring and filtering the light from the irregular peripheral cornea.Although any p…
New rules and values for a post-COVID world
“Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” – Sun Tzu“Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance.” – Dr. Kübler-Ross’ Five Stages of GriefWith apologies to Moses, long-time readers are familiar with Pinto’s Ten Commandments, now mo…
KeraFlow system improves riboflavin loading for corneal cross-linking
Corneal collagen cross-linking is now FDA approved and is a mainstay of the U.S. and global armamentarium for patients with potentially progressive keratoconus.A recent meta-analysis of the prevalence and risk factors for keratoconus suggested that pat…
In-person interactions may be most important element missing from virtual meetings
After a normal week seeing patients and doing surgery March 9 to 13, we ophthalmologists in Minnesota were told to close our offices and ASCs to emergencies only effective Monday, March 16.With COVID-19 precautions, including screening for symptoms, ex…
Forecast hazy for future in-person ophthalmology meetings
Despite being in the midst of a world-changing pandemic, the want for clinical education, networking opportunities and the camaraderie that an in-person organizational meeting offers is still highly desired among ophthalmologists.But planning an annual…
Eyenovia resumes phase 3 trial enrollment for progressive myopia treatment
Eyenovia resumed patient enrollment for its phase 3 study of a progressive myopia treatment following a pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a press release.The U.S.-based, multicenter, randomized, double-masked CHAPERONE study is aiming to…
OWL addresses racism in ophthalmology
Racism is a public health problem, and diversity alone is not a cure, Renee Bovelle, MD, said in a webinar hosted by Ophthalmic World Leaders.In a panel discussion convened to confront issues of racism in ophthalmology, Bovelle and two other Black opht…
Novartis AG, Novartis Greece, Alcon Pte Ltd resolve criminal cases for $345 million
Novartis AG, Novartis Hellas S.A.C.I. and Alcon Pte Ltd have agreed to a payment of more than $345 million to resolve violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.According to a U.S. Department of Justice press release, Novartis Hellas S.A.C.I. (Nov…
Blood type may contribute to likelihood of acquiring COVID-19
A patient’s blood type plays a role in the likelihood of developing COVID-19, data from two genetic studies show.An infectious disease expert unaffiliated with the studies told Healio Primary Care that the results are possible, but with some important …
Second phase 3 trial of Zimura underway
The first patient has been dosed in a second phase 3 clinical trial of Zimura for the treatment of geographic atrophy secondary to age-related macular degeneration, according to an Iveric bio press release.Zimura (avacincaptad pegol), a novel complemen…
Study investigates biomarkers of Sjögren’s syndrome-related dry eye
Tear composition, specifically mucin 5AC and interleukin-8 levels, might differentiate Sjögren’s syndrome-related dry eye, according to a study presented at the virtual Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology meeting.“Our aim was to invest…
Novartis withdraws Xiidra marketing authorization application
Novartis Europharm has withdrawn its marketing authorization application for its dry eye product Xiidra, the European Medicines Agency announced on its website.In the withdrawal letter to the EMA, Novartis gave the reason for the withdrawal as an inabi…
Enspryng approved in Japan for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare approved Enspryng to treat adults and children with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, according to a press release.Enspryng (satralizumab, Roche) is approved for the prevention of neuromyelitis optic…
Fundus photograph-based deep learning system can classify optic discs
A newly developed deep learning system based on fundus photographs can automatically discriminate normal optic discs from discs with papilledema or other abnormalities.“Our system could, in our data set, discriminate optic discs on photographs. … The…