Patients treated with statins for CVD prevention were more likely than nonusers to develop cataracts requiring surgical treatment, researchers reported in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.Researchers evaluated data from two cohorts selected from the …
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Corneal inlay induces transient increase in corneal resistance factor, corneal hysteresis
The implantation of a small-aperture corneal inlay does not cause a permanent change in corneal hysteresis or corneal resistance factor, according to a study.The retrospective study included 34 patients who underwent Kamra (AcuFocus) implantation. Inlays were implanted in the patient’s nondominant eye, and fellow eyes served as controls. Corneal hysteresis, corneal resistance factor, Goldmann-correlated IOP, corneal-compensated IOP and IOP measured with Goldmann applanation tonometry were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively at week 1 and months 1, 3 and 6.
VIDEO: Top 3 pearls for cataract surgery in glaucoma patients, part 1
NEW YORK — Reay H. Brown, MD, discusses how phaco can be effective at every stage of angle closure glaucoma.
Newest technology may not be the best fit for all surgeons
In my last commentary, which accompanied part 1 of the round table discussion on femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery in the Dec. 10 issue, I made the argument that it is now possible for nearly every cataract surgeon in the continental United S…
FDA approves generic solution of dorzolamide with timolol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Lannett Company’s abbreviated new drug application for dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution 2%/0.5%.The solution is the generic equivalent to Cosopt (Oak Pharmaceuticals).
Ocular hypertension highly possible after PK
Ocular hypertension is likely during the long-term postoperative period after penetrating keratoplasty, and pre-existing glaucoma and additional procedures during PK are the main risk factors, according to a study.Hospital charts from 146 PK procedures…
Posterior segment complications of anterior segment surgery
NEW YORK — Andrew M. Schimel, MD, gives his pearls for successful management from a cataract perspective.
The what, why, who and how of pneumatic retinopexy
Over the past 35 years, primary retinal detachment surgery has evolved from almost exclusively being performed with a scleral buckle to the current day in which small-gauge vitrectomy is becoming the standard. So, in today’s world, what is the role of pneumatic retinopexy?Pneumatic retinopexy was first introduced by Hilton and Grizzard as an office-based procedure for the repair of retinal detachment in 1986. Over the years, this procedure has attracted many adherents, non-practitioners and detractors. If employed judiciously, there is definitely a role for pneumatic retinopexy in our management of (Read more...)
OR time for femtosecond cataract surgery longer than for standard surgery
Patients spent 11 minutes to 12 minutes longer in the operating room for femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery compared with traditional cataract surgery, according to a retrospective review of data from three experienced cataract surgeons.The st…
In-office treatment provides targeted approach to blepharitis
Blepharitis is one of the most common eye conditions seen by ophthalmologists, with the overall prevalence in the United States approaching 50%. The primary risk factors for the condition appear to be age and poor lid hygiene. Because the eyelid is one…
OSN round table, part 2: How to become a better femtosecond laser cataract surgeon
At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Ocular Surgery News gathered an international panel of experts to discuss their experiences with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, with the objective of improving the proce…
New glaucoma risk tool helps determine when to begin treatment
A new estimation tool, based on IOP measurements, helps customize when to initiate treatment in patients with a 5-year predicted risk for glaucoma, according to a study.In a study published in the Journal of Glaucoma, Henry Jampel, MD, MHS, and Michael V. Boland, MD, PhD, defined “threshold to treat” as “the IOP at which the eye care practitioner and the patient conclude that the benefits of IOP lowering exceed the downside.” That is, the threshold to treat is based on the level of risk that the patient and physician are (Read more...)
Speaker: Genotype dictates response to AREDS formulation
CHICAGO — The response to AREDS nutritional supplementation in patients with age-related macular degeneration varied according to genotype, specifically complement factor H and age-related maculopathy susceptibility 2 risk alleles, a speaker said here.During Retina Subspecialty Day preceding the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, Carl C. Awh, MD, discussed an analysis of 1,237 AREDS patients based on data from the recently published AREDS Report 38.
VIDEO: Contemporary management of pseudophakic CME
NEW YORK — Keith A. Warren, MD, discusses current treatment options in the prophylaxis of pseudophakic cystoid macular edema at OSN New York.
Hawaiian Eye Foundation president receives medal for People’s Health
As president of the Hawaiian Eye Foundation, John M. Corboy, MD, accepted the People’s Health medal for “supportive contributions to the development of Vietnam’s Health Branch,” according to a foundation press release.The foundation has served the South Pacific region for more than 30 years, and in the past decade has trained more than 1,500 Vietnamese eye surgeons in advanced medical and surgical eye care, according to the release.
Anterior chamber lens can be replaced with glued IOL in complicated eyes
For the past 2 decades, anterior chamber IOLs have been an established method of IOL implantation in eyes with deficient capsules either as a primary or secondary procedure. Anterior chamber IOLs are preferred over sulcus-sutured IOLs because they are …
Transepithelial cross-linking improves corrected distance visual acuity, corneal flattening
Transepithelial corneal collagen cross-linking resulted in significant corneal flattening and improved corrected distance visual acuity at 6 months in patients with keratoconus, according to a study.The prospective clinical trial included 30 eyes of 25…
Top five ophthalmology news stories this week
This week, the most frequently viewed ophthalmology articles on Healio.com ranged from topics such as the OSN New York meeting to Genentech’s receipt of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s breakthrough therapy designation for Lucentis.Here are the top five most-viewed stories from December 15th to December 19th:
OSN round table: How to become a better femtosecond laser cataract surgeon
At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Ocular Surgery News gathered an international panel of experts to discuss their experiences with femtosecond laser-assisted cataract surgery, with the objective of improving the proce…
Thyroidectomy, statins may reduce risk of ophthalmopathy in patients with Graves’ disease
Thyroid removal and statin use diminished the risk of thyroid-associated ophthalmopathy in patients with Graves’ disease, according to study results.The longitudinal cohort study included 8,404 patients with newly diagnosed Graves’ disease (GD), 740 of whom developed thyrdoid-associated ophthalmolpathy (TAO).