New clinical results for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration with anti-VEGF therapy and emerging data on Zika virus-related microcephaly were among the trending retina topics from the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology m…
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VIDEO: Surgeon chooses sealant over sutures to prevent wound leaks in some cataract patients
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discusses advantages of using a sealant instead of a suture to close wounds and prevent leaking after cataract surgery.
VIDEO: New glaucoma therapies offer multiple methods of action
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, Savak “Sev” Teymoorian, MD, MBA, discusses new ROCK inhibitors for glaucoma treatment that will decrease episcleral venous pressure and aqueous production, while increasing aqueous outflow.
VIDEO: Maximize efficiency in femtosecond laser cataract surgery
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, Farrell C. “Toby” Tyson, MD, shares pearls for maximizing efficiency in the OR when performing cataract surgery with a femtosecond laser and intraoperative aberrometer.
Testosterone cream may provide relief from MGD-related dry eye
MILAN — Applying a compounded testosterone cream on the eyelids offers patients long-lasting relief from dry eye symptoms, according to one speaker.At the OSN Italy meeting, Brian S. Boxer Wachler, MD, encouraged his colleagues to “keep an open mind” and try this simple solution for the benefit of their patients.
VIDEO: Anterior segment surgeons need to learn gonioscopic procedures
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, Savak “Sev” Teymoorian, MD, MBA, outlines the importance of anterior segment surgeons learning gonioscopic glaucoma procedures amid a booming glaucoma patient population.
VIDEO: Surgeon shares pearls for removing cosmetic iris implants
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, William B. Trattler, MD, shares his experience with surgical removal of cosmetic iris implants, which are becoming a popular medical tourism procedure but can cause a number of ocular complications.
VIDEO: Software helps improve patient care
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discusses how MDbackline software has helped improve patient care and follow-up in his practice.
Orbis unveils next-generation Flying Eye Hospital
Orbis International has unveiled the third-generation Flying Eye Hospital, the MD-10, at Los Angeles International Airport. “[The MD-10] was 6 years in the making. It combines the latest avionics, medical technology and clinical expertise, and hospital construction expertise,” Bob Ranck, CEO and president of Orbis, said during a live broadcast of the unveiling. “Something like this takes a lot of expertise, takes a lot of dedication, and this could not have been possible without the passion and financial support of the Orbis family.”
VIDEO: Optimizing laser blended vision for presbyopia correction
MILAN — At the OSN Italy meeting, Klaus Ditzen, MD, discusses patient selection and factors that surgeons should take into account for optimizing laser blended vision, a technique that uses presbyopic excimer laser surgery on the corneal surface.
VIDEO: Ophthalmologists should be aware of changing health care landscape
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, discusses changes taking place in health care and why ophthalmologists should adjust how they approach patient care.
Small-incision scleral suture technique produces stable visual results, few complications
Four-point scleral fixation of a foldable hydrophilic acrylic IOL through a small incision is a relatively easy technique for secondary IOL implantation in eyes that lack capsular support, according to the authors of a case series.The technique improve…
Rituximab used to treat recalcitrant noninfectious scleritis
Infusion therapy with rituximab in patients with refractory noninfectious scleritis was successful, according to a retrospective case series with a mean follow-up of 34 months.In total, 14 of 15 patients (93.3%) demonstrated a clinical improvement with…
Risk of dissociation with Retisert implant for uveitis increases over years
The 6-year cumulative risk of a spontaneous dissociation with the Retisert implant was 4.8%, according to new follow-up data from the Multicenter Uveitis Steroid Treatment trial.In all, 250 eyes of 146 patients were implanted with at least one Retisert…
‘Remarkable’ transitions underway in corneal transplantation
According to Eye Bank Association of America statistics, endothelial keratoplasty is the most frequently performed corneal transplant in the U.S. The transition from penetrating keratoplasty to endothelial keratoplasty occurred over the last 10 years. In 2005, 42,063 PK procedures vs. 1,398 EK procedures were performed in the U.S. In 2014, PK accounted for 19,294 transplants and EK for 25,965.This remarkable transition to EK for endothelial failure, whether from Fuchs’ dystrophy or postsurgical bullous keratopathy, is quite impressive in speed and magnitude, and it is worldwide in scope. Corneal surgeons are (Read more...)
PRK with cross-linking improves visual acuity in eyes with keratoconus
Topography-guided PRK followed by corneal collagen cross-linking yielded a greater improvement in visual acuity than cross-linking alone in eyes with progressive keratoconus, a study found.“In our opinion, the most significant finding from this study was that with cautious implementation of topography-guided surface ablation, patients with keratoconus can be significantly benefited without compromising the stabilization effect of CXL,” Georgios A. Kontadakis, MD, the corresponding author, told Ocular Surgery News. “While planning this procedure and performing it, it is crucial to address safety precautions at all times. The other original finding of (Read more...)
Older man presents with spontaneous corneal perforation
A 76-year-old man presented urgently to the New England Eye Center with decreased vision in the left eye after experiencing a “gush of fluid from the eye.” The symptoms were spontaneous in onset, without history of ocular trauma or mechanical insult. He reported no acute pain but did report continuing burning, irritation and mild foreign body sensation related to chronic dry eye syndrome. He had a history of myelodysplastic syndrome and previously had a bone marrow transplantation.At time of presentation, the patient’s best corrected visual acuity was 20/200 in the (Read more...)
Ideal patients needed for initial implantations of Kamra inlay
Surgical correction of presbyopia was previously limited to procedures producing a monovision result, in which one eye is corrected for near vision and the other for far. Although effective, the asymmetric vision produced by monovision is not an ideal solution for many. In April 2015, the FDA approved the use of the Kamra corneal inlay from AcuFocus. The inlay is 3.8 mm in diameter with a 1.6 mm central opening that functions on the pinhole principle, much like a camera F-stop. The central aperture enables light to move directly from (Read more...)
Endoscope an essential instrument for every retina surgeon
Optimal visualization of the posterior segment is essential in all forms of retinal and vitreous surgical procedures. It becomes even more important when media opacities degrade the view of the retina and vitreous due to corneal scarring, altered anterior segment with significant scarring, lenticular clouding due to dense cataracts, or the presence of blood from hyphema or vitreous hemorrhage. In these and other situations, the use of an endoscope provides a view of the posterior segment to allow surgical evaluations and procedures to be performed despite these media opacities. Additionally, (Read more...)
Developing a doctor’s code of conduct
“On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight.”– The Boy Scout Oath