Tradicionalmente, hemos intentado mejorar las fórmulas específicas de LIO para perfeccionar la predicción de la refracción posoperatoria y brindar mejores resultados visuales a nuestros pacientes. Esto significa que debemos analizar la información de nuestros pacientes y realizar modificaciones para que los cálculos de LIO sean más precisos en el futuro.Existen diferencias en la calibración de los instrumentos utilizados en biometría y en las técnicas quirúrgicas que pueden influir en el cálculo de la potencia de LIO y, por lo tanto, en el resultado refractivo posoperatorio. Esto tiene sentido porque si (Read more...)
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VIDEO: Cornea specialist emphasizes importance of optimizing ocular surface before cataract surgery
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye, Kenneth A. Beckman, MD, FACS, gives reasons why surgeons should ensure a healthy ocular surface before cataract surgery: to ensure accurate IOL calculations and corneal measurements preoperatively, to prevent perioperative infection and to prevent postoperative visual aberrations.
VIDEO: Surgeon gives update on uses for amniotic membrane
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye, Roxana Ursea, MD, discusses the applications for amniotic membrane in treatment of ocular surface diseases. Among newer indications are to reduce scarring in postsurgical strabismus patients, to prevent haze in post-PRK patients and to promote epithelial healing in post-transplant patients.
Nicox, Ora enter into licensing agreement for AC-120 for morning eyelid swelling
Nicox has entered into a licensing agreement that grants Ora exclusive worldwide rights for the development and commercialization of Nicox’s AC-120 for the treatment of morning eyelid swelling, according to a press release. Under the terms of the agreement, Ora will be responsible for development activities and funding of the program through its investment arm.
Oculus receives 510(k) clearance for Pentacam AXL
The Pentacam AXL has received 510(k) clearance from the FDA, Oculus announced in a press release.The device, which combines anterior segment tomography and optical biometry for premium IOL calculation, integrates standard IOL formulas and ray-tracing f…
FDA acknowledges receipt of Shire’s resubmitted NDA for lifitegrast
The FDA has acknowledged receipt of a new drug application resubmitted by Shire for lifitegrast to treat signs and symptoms of dry eye disease, the company announced in a press release.Shire resubmitted the application in response to a complete respons…
VIDEO: Neuro-ophthalmologist encourages colleagues to check pupil as sign of serious disease
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye, Andrew G. Lee, MD, discusses neuro-ophthalmology as an “ophthalmic superpower,” which enables ophthalmologists to home in on life- and vision-threatening neuro-ophthalmic conditions by assessing the patient’s pupil.
VIDEO: Surgeon discusses advantages of standard operating protocol for managing dry eye disease
WAIKOLOA, Hawaii — At Hawaiian Eye, Elizabeth Yeu, MD, discusses how implementing a standard protocol for assessing new cases of dry eye disease has made patient management more efficient in her practice.
Visionary Venture Fund and Advisory Board to support ophthalmology startups
OCTANe, a business development accelerator, has launched the Visionary Venture Fund and Advisory Board to assist later-stage ophthalmology startup companies, according to a press release.OCTANe established a $50 million venture fund to assist select st…
Ophthalmic community loses surgeon, educator with passing of Kenneth A. Greenberg, MD
Ophthalmic surgeon and educator Kenneth A. Greenberg, MD, died Jan. 31.Greenberg practiced for 25 years in Danbury and Ridgefield, Conn., and Riverdale, N.Y., where he specialized in anterior segment surgeries. He was also the former director of reside…
IOP taken with contact lens sensor correlates with visual field changes
Researchers determined that the use of 24-hour IOP measurements obtained via a contact lens sensor were associated with the rate of visual field progression in patients undergoing treatment for glaucoma.De Moraes and colleagues evaluated 34 patients be…
VIDEO: Surgeon says physician consulting necessary for drug, device development
SAN FRANCISCO — At the Glaucoma 360: New Horizons Forum, Richard A. Lewis, MD, discusses his keynote lecture on physician involvement with the eye care industry over his 30-year career as a glaucoma specialist.
Dry eye a common but still often-overlooked condition
Dry eye is a problem that every ophthalmologist faces on a daily basis. It is one of the most frequent causes for patients to visit the ophthalmologist. Dry eye is a progressive disease, so the longer it goes untreated, the worse the symptoms become. D…
Prompt surgical removal of retained lens fragments recommended
Surgeons should consider prompt surgical removal of retained lens fragments from the anterior chamber after otherwise uncomplicated cataract surgery, according to a study.Although retained lens fragments are rare, occurring in less than 1% of routine c…
The era of digital eye strain: Is it worth it?
Recently my 17-year-old son signed a professional eGaming contract to play League of Legends, the largest worldwide computer competition game. He signed with Team Liquid in Los Angeles, the leading 10-person roster for the United States heading into the World Championships in Asia later this year. Last year’s championship was viewed by 27 million people globally, 13 million more than viewed the World Series that same year. The professional perks for this eGamer are no different than that of a professional NBA player once he hits professional status. The good (Read more...)
Steps to replace, transition your practice administrator
“When I meet successful people I ask 100 questions as to what they attribute their success to. It is usually the same: persistence, hard work and hiring good people.”– Kiana Tom
Monovision LASIK in nondominant eye provides good vision at all distances
Brock Magruder underwent a LASIK monovision procedure in just his nondominant eye at age 50.I have found with many latent hyperopic presbyopes that they will benefit even more with a small correction in the distance eye as well; however, Brock is waiti…
Some ophthalmologists opt out of CMS reimbursement system, exclusively accept private pay
Faced with declining reimbursements, administrative burdens and legal concerns, some ophthalmologists have chosen to opt out of Medicare and private insurance and only accept private pay. Others receive reimbursement for basic procedures and charge pat…
Regulatory burdens contribute to physician occupational burnout
The vast majority of ophthalmologists opt in as a provider for Medicare because so many of our patients are older than 65 years. Less so for Medicaid, depending on the state. In Medicare, doctors have several choices. They can be a participating provider in Medicare, a nonparticipating provider in Medicare, opt out of Medicare or, according to Jeffrey Liegner, MD, but controversial and rare, if in a small practice with fewer than 10 employees, consider becoming a non-covered entity. In my experience, most ophthalmologists are quite altruistic and dedicated to (Read more...)
Triple therapy reduces frequency, cost of neovascular AMD treatment
Triple combination therapy for neovascular age-related macular degeneration reduced the treatment burden and was more cost-effective than monotherapy, according to a study.The addition of oral zeaxanthin to triple combination therapy further reduced th…