Corneal cross-linking has been popularly used to prevent progression of keratoconus and corneal ectasia. The procedure is based on using riboflavin as a photosensitizer, which generates reactive oxygen species when activated by ultraviolet A at 365 nm….
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Bifocal diffractive IOL with +3.25 D near addition maintains near, distance visual acuity
An aspheric, bifocal, diffractive multifocal IOL with a +3.25 D near addition yielded monocular corrected distance and near visual acuity of 20/25 or better in all eyes, according to a study.The authors described results obtained with the diffractive b…
A 2-year countdown from associate to partner
“We don’t stop going to school when we graduate.”– Carol Burnett
Nearly half of all physicians dissatisfied with EHR systems
Over the past 5 years, satisfaction with electronic health records has declined among physicians, despite being used by a great proportion of them, according to recently published survey results from AmericanEHR Partners and AMA. “While EHR systems have the promise of improving patient care and practice efficiency, we are not yet seeing those effects. We need to figure out how we can help physicians and practices to more effectively implement and use these systems,” Shari Erickson, MPH, vice president of ACP’s Division of Governmental Affairs and Medical Practice, said in (Read more...)
OSNAPAO: Refractive outcomes of cataract surgery increasingly important, but results remain suboptimal
The accuracy of postoperative refractive outcomes is key to a successful cataract surgery, especially when more and more refractive lensectomies are being performed. Increasingly, patients are demanding complete postoperative spectacle independence.Rec…
Ophthotech reports net loss of $37.1 million in second quarter
Ophthotech Corporation announced a net loss of $37.1 million for the second quarter of 2015, according to a company press release.The loss, which translates to $1.08 per diluted share, compares with a net loss of $73 million, or $2.19 per diluted share…
Endophthalmitis rate low after anti-VEGF injections
The rate of endophthalmitis after intravitreal anti-VEGF injections is low, although the risk is not entirely eliminated, according to a study.The noncomparative consecutive case series assessed the incidence and outcomes of endophthalmitis after intra…
Top five ophthalmology videos from Kiawah Eye 2015
Key opinion leaders shared their perspectives on the surgical and technological advances in cataract, cornea, glaucoma, refractive surgery, IOLs, age-related macular degeneration and more at Kiawah Eye 2015.
OSN Europe: Dysphotopsias require separate management strategies
Negative dysphotopsia, or ND, represents an undesired optical phenomenon after cataract surgery. It is classically described as a dark temporal shadow. Conversely, positive dysphotopsia, or PD, is characterized by light streaks, star bursts or glare. B…
Femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery may alter aqueous humor pH values
Researchers found an acidic shift in aqueous humor pH values during femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery due to cavitation bubbles produced during the procedure.The researchers prospectively compared aqueous humor pH values in 29 patients random…
Enrollment complete for Glaukos iStent inject pivotal trial
Enrollment in an investigational device exemption trial for the iStent inject is complete, according to a Glaukos press release.The prospective multicenter trial includes 500 patients with glaucoma and cataracts randomized to receive both iStent inject…
Aerie reports net loss of $18.8 million for second quarter
Aerie Pharmaceuticals reported a GAAP net loss of $18.8 million, or $0.73 per share, in the second quarter compared with $11.8 million, or $0.49 per share, in the same quarter of 2014, according to a press release. The net loss included $18.1 million i…
Young Ophthalmologists assemble: YOs get noticed at the SOE Congress in Vienna
Young ophthalmologists from across Europe and further afield met in Vienna in June to learn, share and exchange at SOE YO events. The YO Lounge in the congress center was always busy, and new sessions held in the Lounge included a miniexchange facilitation and a pub quiz-style competition to win wet lab course places. The well-attended YO Night Out sampled Vienna’s nightlife into the early hours. YO-led symposia shared surgical tips and discussed the challenges posed by the diversity of our training systems across Europe.Personally, participating in these events was (Read more...)
Aerie to collaborate with GrayBug for novel delivery of ophthalmic treatments
Aerie Pharmaceuticals and GrayBug announced a partnership and licensing agreement to collaborate on delivery technologies for Aerie’s ophthalmic treatment candidates, according to an Aerie news release. The collaboration includes an exclusive option for Aerie to license GrayBug technology to develop and commercialize sustained-release versions of Aerie’s ophthalmic products, according to the release.
Heparin-coated IOL does not affect development of posterior capsule opacification
A hydrophobic acrylic IOL with heparin coating reduced flare 1 day postoperatively but did not reduce posterior capsule opacification more than an uncoated version of the same lens at 1 year, a study found.The prospective study included 102 eyes of 51 …
OSN Europe: SOE contributes toward harmonization of educational practices with fellowship training initiatives
The European Society of Ophthalmology is contributing to the development of strategies to implement fellowships across continental Europe and gradually harmonize subspecialty training.The results of the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) Surgical Sk…
Second Sight revenue increases 335% in second quarter
Second Sight Medical Products reported total revenue of $2.7 million in the second quarter, a 335% increase compared with $611,000 in the same quarter of 2014.The increase in revenue was attributed to a higher number of implanted Argus II retinal prost…
Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy reduces IOP in juvenile glaucoma
A novel ab interno trabeculotomy method reduced IOP and postoperative medication load in the treatment of primary congenital glaucoma and juvenile open-angle glaucoma, according to a study.Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy (GATT) is a 360° ab interno conjunctival-sparing technique performed through a 23-gauge needle paracentesis track located tangentially in the superonasal or inferonasal quadrant.
Regeneron reports $999 million in total revenue in second quarter
Regeneron reported $999 million in total revenue in the second quarter, a 50% increase compared with $666 million in the same quarter of 2014, according to a press release. Net sales for Eylea (aflibercept) in the U.S. were reported at $655 million, a …
OSN Europe: Is monovision with monofocal IOLs a viable alternative to multifocal IOLs?
My personal preference is to use modest monovision with monofocal IOLs as an alternative to multifocal IOLs to reduce patient dependency on spectacles for near vision after cataract surgery.Although higher levels of myopic defocus provide a greater level of spectacle independence, a target of –1.25 sphere is preferred. This level of anisometropia preserves stereoacuity and is less likely to be associated with a reduction in binocular contrast sensitivity. Furthermore, this provides patients with an extended range of clear vision from distance to near, although additional correction may occasionally be required (Read more...)