PARIS — Special lenses that can be mounted on any spectacle frame can effectively correct color blindness, according to Philippe Sourdille, MD.At a symposium sponsored by Medicontur during the meeting of the French Society of Ophthalmology, Sourdille spoke on behalf of György Ábrahám, MD, principal investigator of this technology.
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Transepithelial PRK may be feasible option in myopic patients with thin corneas
PARIS — One-step transepithelial PRK with mitomycin is a good alternative to phakic IOLs in myopic patients with thin corneas, according to one surgeon speaking at the French Society of Ophthalmology meeting. “It is an easy, quick, reliable and reproducible procedure that can be optimized or customized to each patient,” Nicolas Mesplie, MD, said.
Sustained-release Dextenza meets endpoints for post-cataract surgery pain
NEW ORLEANS — Sustained-release dexamethasone was superior to placebo in managing pain and preventing inflammation after cataract surgery, a speaker told colleagues here.At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Joseph Gira, MD, reported results of two phase 3 prospective, multicenter, randomized studies of Dextenza (sustained-release dexamethasone intracanalicular depot, Ocular Therapeutix).
VIDEO: Lecturer discusses use of OCT for making clinical decisions in glaucoma
PARIS — At the meeting of the French Society of Ophthalmology, Balwantray C. Chauhan, PhD, guest lecturer of the French Glaucoma Society, discusses the inconsistencies of the current methods of evaluating the optic nerve head and suggests how to incorporate OCT into making clinical decisions in glaucoma.
VIDEO: Surgeon shares experience with VisAbility Micro-Insert System for presbyopia
NEW ORLEANS — At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Y. Ralph Chu, MD, discusses his experience with the VisAbility Micro-Insert System from Refocus for the treatment of presbyopia. The procedure is done outside the line of sight, Chu said, thus preserving the cornea and the lens for future cataract and refractive procedures. During the meeting, Refocus announced that the phase 3 trial for the device has completed patient enrollment.
Combined femto laser, excimer laser procedure allows correction of high cylinder and sphere
PARIS — A technique combining deep intrastromal arcuate keratotomy with LASIK allows correction of high ametropia beyond the normal range of LASIK. The technique is performed in two steps, Ora Levy, MD, said at the meeting of the French Society of Ophthalmology. First, arcuate incisions are performed with a femtosecond laser on an optical zone varying between 6.5 mm and 7 mm. A LASIK flap is then performed with the same laser, 100 µm deep, with a diameter of 9.5 mm.
Changing default options in EHR increases generic prescribing rates
An intervention that changed default prescribing to dispense generic medications led to significantly increased overall generic prescribing rates, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.The 23.1%-point increase could lead to increase…
Glaucoma a common finding after KPro implantation
NEW ORLEANS — One in four eyes with pre-existing glaucoma may develop worsening disease after implantation with the Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis, and up to one in five eyes without pre-existing glaucoma may develop new onset glaucoma after implantation, according to a study presented at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting.Whereas glaucoma is a common comorbid condition in patients undergoing KPro implantation, detection and monitoring of glaucoma after implantation are “notoriously difficult,” Kavitha R. Sivaraman, MD, said.
VIDEO: Cefuroxime reduces endophthalmitis rate following cataract surgery in France
PARIS — At the meeting of the French Society of Ophthalmology, Alain Bron, MD, reports results of a study conducted in France using “big data” to assess the use of Théa’s Akprokam cefuroxime powder for the prevention of endophthalmitis following cataract surgery.
VIDEO: Keratopigmentation a safe, effective laser technique for restoring or changing eye color
The aim of the technique shown in this video is the cosmetic restoration of disfigured corneas and the functional correction of dysphotopsia or other visual disabilities related to abnormal pupils, including colobomas and peripheral iridotomies. The sa…
VIDEO: OCT angiography used to detect changes in capillary microvasculature
NEW ORLEANS — At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Amir H. Kashani, MD, PhD, discusses the potential and practical clinical applications of OCT angiography, such as the ability to detect changes in the capillary microvasculature of patients with diabetes.
Good long-term visual acuities reported in presbyopic patients implanted with Raindrop inlay
NEW ORLEANS — Good long-term visual acuities for distance and near were achieved in presbyopic patients, both emmetropic and hyperopic, implanted with the ReVision Optics Raindrop inlay, according to a study presented by Cornelis Verdoorn, MD, at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting here.Twenty-one patients were implanted in the nondominant eye with the hydrogel near vision implant. Mean age of patients was 54 years; mean follow-up period was 21 months. Of the 21 patients, eight were emmetropic and received the inlay only; 13 were hyperopic and were (Read more...)
Therapeutic substitution could significantly decrease prescription drug costs
Researchers estimated that an extra $73 billion was spent on brand-name drugs between 2010 and 2012, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Michael E. Johansen, MD, MS, of Ohio State University, Columbus, and Caroline Richardso…
Reduced laser energy optimizes results of lenticule extraction procedure
PARIS — Setting laser energy to a lower level makes visual recovery faster and optimizes results of ReLEx SMILE, according to a study presented here at the meeting of the French Society of Ophthalmology. “ReLEx SMILE (Zeiss) is a safe and effective procedure, but cases of BCVA loss and slower recovery of vision compared to LASIK were reported,” David Donate, MD, said.
VIDEO: Surgeon shares study results for trifocal IOL
PARIS — At the meeting of the French Society of Ophthalmology, Gilles Lesieur, MD, presents the results of a large series of patients implanted with the trifocal FineVision IOL and gives pearls on patient selection.
Allergan announces stock repurchase plan
Allergan plc announced in a press release that its board of directors has authorized a share repurchase program of up to $10 billion of the company’s common stock.Allergan reported that it expects to make $4 billion to $5 billion in open market repurchases during the next four to six months, “subject to favorable market conditions,” according to the release. The share repurchase program is “pending the completion of and receipt of proceeds from the divestiture of Allergan’s Global Generics business to Teva, expected to close by the end of June 2016,” Allergan reported.
Pearls and insights from the experts at Moorfields International Glaucoma Symposium, part 2
Two particularly interesting and informative sessions at the Moorfields International Glaucoma Symposium were regarding minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and the management of glaucoma in patients with comorbidities. I will also share some lessons le…
VIDEO: Surgeon talks about complication rates among phaco cases
NEW ORLEANS — At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Jonathan H. Talamo, MD, discusses his paper presentation on relative complication rates among cases of traditional phacoemulsification and a large multiuser inventory surgery center.
VIDEO: Early use of SLT may preserve outflow pathway for MIGS
NEW ORLEANS — At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, reflects on Glaucoma Day and discusses the early use of selective laser trabeculoplasty to prepare for minimally invasive surgery.
VIDEO: M22 intense pulsed light treatment improves meibomian gland function, tear breakup time
NEW ORLEANS — At the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery meeting, Sheila C. Barbarino, MD, discusses ongoing study results of the M22 intense pulsed light from Lumenis for treating meibomian gland disease.