ORLANDO — Virtual reality headsets for visual field testing in glaucoma offer a variety of benefits for the patient, the practice and the ophthalmologist, according to a speaker.“The quality of these new software programs is phenomenal,” Jason Bacharac…
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VIDEO: Lacrifill treats ocular surface via lacrimal occlusion
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, Jai G. Parekh, MD, MBA, chief commercial officer of Nordic Pharma, Eye Care U.S., discusses the benefits of Lacrifill for dry eye disease.According to Parekh, Lacrifill is a valuabl…
Seonix Bio launches polygenic risk score glaucoma test in US
Editor’s note: This is a developing news story. Please check back soon for updates.Seonix Bio launched SightScore, a polygenic risk score testing service for primary open-angle glaucoma, in the United States, according to a press release.SightScore con…
VIDEO: Surgeon opts for full range of vision in pediatric cataract patient
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, William B. Trattler, MD, discusses a complex case of pediatric cataract surgery.Despite the risk for a myopic shift in the future, Trattler explained why he decided to give the pati…
Semaglutide may raise risk for form of optic neuropathy in adults with type 2 diabetes
Adults with type 2 diabetes may have a higher risk for developing nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy while using semaglutide therapy than when they are not using the drug, according to findings from a retrospective study.Prior studies have…
New ophthalmic microscope utilizes motorized tilt to improve ergonomics
KOLOA, Hawaii — With its new microscope, Haag-Streit aims to improve ergonomics and workflow in the operating room for ophthalmic surgeons.At Hawaiian Eye 2025, Olaf Felske, CEO of Haag-Streit USA, discussed the importance of research and development t…
Patient personality factors into multifocal IOL satisfaction
ORLANDO — Surgeons need to understand the personality traits of patients with presbyopia to set proper expectations for multifocal IOL surgery.According to Gary Wörtz, MD, at Telling It Like It Is, ophthalmologists should identify ahead of time patient…
FDA clears surgical system for viscoelastic fluid delivery
The FDA granted 510(k) clearance for the VIA360 surgical system, which is designed to deliver viscoelastic fluid during ophthalmic surgeries, according to a press release from New World Medical.“This system features ActiveInject technology, enabling pr…
VIDEO: Move beyond white-to-white for ICL sizing
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, Matt Hirabayashi, MD, shares pearls on ICL sizing and discusses the benefits these lenses offer patients with low myopia.“My biggest recommendation is considering moving beyond whit…
Light Adjustable Lens requires patience for best results
ORLANDO — The Light Adjustable Lens entails selecting candidates who are willing to take more time to reach the best outcomes, a speaker said at Telling It Like It Is.According to Sumitra S. Khandelwal, MD, most patients who receive the Light Adjustabl…
Minimal effective dose: Just what you need and nothing more
OK, I know what you are thinking. Am I not the same guy who has been spouting off about our new dry eye world of “and,” not “either/or?” It is only a little more than a year in this new treatment paradigm, and I am already changing my tune?Fear not, me…
Man experiences decreased vision, irritation after contact lens misuse
A 58-year-old man who lives out of state had a history of waking up with irritation in his right eye 2 weeks after sleeping in his contact lenses.His medical history was significant for type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, morbid obesity, obs…
Keratoconus, cataract surgery, residual hyperopia: What are the options?
Welcome to another edition of CEDARS/ASPENS Debates. CEDARS/ASPENS is a society of cornea, cataract and refractive surgery specialists, here to discuss some of the latest hot topics in ophthalmology.This month we are going to discuss how to handle a sp…
Cataract surgery tricky in small hyperopic eye with shallow anterior chamber
Cataract surgery in small hyperopic eyes can be challenging due to the constraints of working in a significantly smaller space.These patients have short axial lengths and typically shallow anterior chambers. They also tend to not dilate as well so we h…
VIDEO: Earlier glaucoma treatment will lead to better results
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, I. Paul Singh, MD, discusses utilizing the “robust” portfolio of technologies and devices to shift to an interventional glaucoma mindset.While topical therapies often lead to patien…
VIDEO: Many reasons to consider Dextenza after intraocular surgery
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, Steven M. Silverstein, MD, FACS, discusses the positive impact of Dextenza on inflammation after intraocular surgery.Dextenza (dexamethasone ophthalmic insert 0.4 mg, Ocular Therape…
Consider AMD mimics to avoid misdiagnosis, unnecessary treatment
ORLANDO — Ophthalmologists must take measures to avoid misdiagnosing age-related macular degeneration and consider mimics of the disease, according to a speaker at Telling It Like It Is.“Sometimes, if you’re in a busy clinic, it can be really difficult…
VIDEO: Effective neuro-ophthalmic treatment a ‘team sport’
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, Andrew G. Lee, MD, explains why a team approach is needed for neuro-ophthalmic conditions.According to Lee, conditions involving the eyelid, pupil or ocular motility should be addre…
Improve digital marketing to attract, retain ophthalmic patients
ORLANDO — In 2025, improving digital marketing is key to building an ophthalmic practice, according to a speaker at Telling It Like It Is.“We are all in the marketing business,” Troy Cole, founder of LogiCole Consulting, said. “We are all marketing our…
VIDEO: Incorporate clinical trials to further ophthalmic career
ORLANDO — In this Healio Video Perspective from Telling It Like It Is, Cynthia Matossian, MD, FACS, shared pearls for ophthalmologists who want to take part in clinical trials.In addition to making sure a practice has the appropriate space and level of…