Refractive errors and strabismus are common in children with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, but serious ocular involvement is uncommon. The prospective study included 16 patients between 4 months old and 18 years old with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. The pat…
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Speaker relates approach to dry eye therapy
According to Sumit Garg, MD, dry eye disease affects 29 million people in the U.S. and is the most common presenting symptom in the general ophthalmologist’s practice. Speaking at Hawaiian Eye, Garg relates his approach to dry eye therapy.
Exfoliation syndrome may be more common in women with pelvic organ prolapse
Women with pelvic organ prolapse were more likely to be diagnosed with exfoliation syndrome, according to a study using the Utah Population Database.Researchers split the study into two substudies and performed a cross-sectional analysis in substudy A,…
Physicians debate ACGME’s Milestones initiative
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education’s Milestones initiative and its role in internal medicine are a source of debate for physicians. According to recently published findings, many physicians agree the Milestones program is challenging to implement; therefore, making it an inaccurate and invaluable method of educating and assessing residents’ performance. However, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) asserts it is taking the necessary measures to mend the issue and enhance the Milestones program.
Speaker reviews use of laser in retinal disease
At Retina 2016, Elias Reichel, MD, focuses on the use of panretinal photocoagulation to treat branch retinal vein occlusion, center-involving diabetic macular edema and proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Top five stories from ESCRS
Clinical research, new technologies and evolving treatments were among the most discussed topics at the 2016 European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting in Copenhagen. New cataract surgery techniques and promising treatments for myopia…
Publication Exclusive: Intrastromal corneal ring segment helps correct high astigmatism after DALK
Corneal transplantation has progressed significantly from full-thickness penetrating keratoplasty to selective corneal transplantation in which only the diseased portions of corneal tissue are replaced surgically with similar healthy donor tissue. This has revolutionized corneal transplantation because the healthy parts of the patient’s cornea are retained. When the endothelium is untouched surgically, this eliminates the possibility of endothelial graft rejection. The diseased portion of the cornea needs to be localized to the anterior regions of the patient’s cornea, such as in keratoconus, while the endothelium remains healthy.When the corneal stroma is (Read more...)
Cover Story: Ocular anesthesia trends toward ‘fewer needles, no pain’
Various innovations in technology and methods have revolutionized ocular surgery by maximizing outcomes and safety, shortening surgical time and reducing stress on patients.Patient comfort and immobility are also critical to surgical success and safety…
VIDEO: Astigmatism management an issue in all types of ocular surgery
COPENHAGEN – Béatrice Cochener, MD, PhD, president elect of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, talks about management of astigmatism, a key topic in all branches of eye surgery and particularly in cataract surgery. The latest advances in techniques and technology offer unique opportunities to deal effectively with this challenging component of the refractive error.
STAAR Surgical receives approval of EVO Visian toric ICL from Health Canada
STAAR Surgical announced the Medical Devices Bureau of Health Canada approved the EVO Visian toric ICL for distribution in Canada. In contrast to traditional contact lenses that are placed on the surface of the eye, the EVO toric ICL is placed inside t…
Heidelberg receives FDA clearance to market Spectralis OCT glaucoma module
Heidelberg Engineering received 510(k) clearance from the FDA to market the Spectralis OCT Glaucoma Module Premium Edition, which creates an anatomic map unique to each patient’s eye. The module provides clinicians with objective and automatic measurement parameters for increased diagnostic accuracy, according to a company press release. It utilizes a new technology called Anatomic Positioning System, which uses the center of the fovea and the center of Bruch’s membrane opening to create an anatomic map of the eye. Each scan thereafter is automatically oriented according to each patient’s unique anatomic (Read more...)
Survey shows extensive support for nationwide precision medicine study
A majority of adults expressed support of and willingness to participate in the Precision Medicine Initiative’s national research effort, according to recent survey data published in PLOS ONE.“Precision medicine is an emerging approach to disease prevention, diagnosis and treatment that takes into account differences between individuals. While not new, to date it has only been applied to certain conditions,” David J. Kaufman, PhD, of NIH’s National Human Genome Research Institute, and colleagues wrote. “The Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) plans to build a comprehensive scientific knowledge base to implement precision medicine (Read more...)
Nicox reports €12.3 million loss in first half of 2016
Nicox reported a net loss of 12.3 million in the first 6 months of 2016, excluding discontinued operations, compared with a net loss of 10.1 million reported during the same period in 2015, according to a press release.Operating expenses totaled 12 mil…
VIDEO: Continuous laser technology creates smooth-edged, well-centered capsulotomies
COPENHAGEN – At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Richard Packard, MD, talks about femto and non-femto capsulotomy. He also introduces the newcomer, CAPSULaser (Excel-Lens) and the new lenses that are specifically manufactured to match the accuracy of laser-performed capsulotomies.
SMILE has fewer adverse effects on corneal parameters than femtosecond LASIK
Small-incision lenticule extraction yielded higher corneal sensitivity, better tear breakup time and less dry eye than femtosecond LASIK, according to a meta-analysis.The study authors searched the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed…
GenSight Biologics expands trial of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy treatment to include teenage patients
GenSight Biologics announced that regulatory agencies and ethics committees in the United States, France and the United Kingdom have approved a protocol amendment to include teenage patients aged 15 to 18 years in its two ongoing phase 3 clinical trials of GS010. According to a GenSight press release, the phase 3 RESCUE and REVERSE clinical trials are testing the use of GS010 in the treatment of Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy.
Most foldable IOL explantations still caused by dislocation, decentration
COPENHAGEN — Dislocation and decentration remained the most common reason for IOL explantation among all lens designs studied, while glare and aberrations were the second most common, according to an annual survey.Presented by Nick Mamalis, MD, at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, the survey details patient complaints, symptoms and reasons for explantation or intervention among five different types of foldable IOL designs: one-piece with plate, one-piece with haptics, three-piece, multifocal and accommodating.
VIDEO: Isolated Bowman’s layer transplantation used to treat advanced keratoconus
COPENHAGEN – At the Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery DMEK meeting preceding the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting here, Gerrit Melles, MD, summarizes the latest advances in endothelial transplantation and talks about the early results of isolated Bowman’s layer transplantation in patients with advanced keratoconus.
Ranibizumab 0.5 mg effectively manages pigment epithelial detachment
Monthly or as-needed 0.5-mg injections of ranibizumab were effective in treating pigment epithelial detachment associated with neovascular age-related macular degeneration, according to a post hoc analysis of the HARBOR study.Visual acuity improved reg…
EyeGate receives grant to continue development of ocular bandage film
Jade Therapeutics, a subsidiary of EyeGate Pharmaceuticals, received $448,185 in funding from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command for a second year, EyeGate announced. The funding will be used to continue developing a proprietary thiolated hyaluronic acid (CMHA-S) product, which is under study for use as an ocular bandage film, and brings the total funding Jade has received from the U.S. Army’s Small Business Innovation Research program to $1.25 million, according to a press release.