Procedure room humidity appears to have a small effect on best-corrected visual acuity outcomes after
corneal laser refractive surgery, but variations in humidity or temperature do not appear to affect uncorrected
visual acuity outcomes, the in…
Author: ModernMedecine
Data favorable for flapless correction
Strict inclusion criteria apply for using the femtosecond laser flapless intrastromal procedure to
treat presbyopia.
Intermittent diplopia a diagnostic challenge
Intermittent diplopia often is not evident during presentation, which makes its diagnosis
problematic.
Approach yields stability, predictability
A minimally invasive technique for the correction of refractive errors has good refractive
predictability, is safe and effective, and has excellent stability up to 1 year postoperatively.
Alternative LASIK procedure a success
Results from the first clinical trial of myopic LASIK with a new advanced wavefront-guided system are
excellent and indicate the procedure is an acceptable and efficacious alternative to conventional
LASIK.
Anti-platelet-derived growth factor subunit B/anti-vascular endothelial growth factor benefits wet age-related macular degeneration
Recently released topline results from a phase Iib clinical trial of treatment for neovascular
age-related macular degeneration show significantly greater improvement in visual acuity among patients receiving
combination therapy with Fovista, a…
Congenital cataract still a challenge
Advances in ophthalmic surgery, especially vitreous suction-cutting devices, have made the treatment
of congenital cataracts in the pediatric poulation easier and more effective.
Continuing medical education a balancing act
Continuing medical education is essential for the provision of good medical care.
Prolate shape better maintained in wavefront-optimized PRK
The cornea maintains a better prolate shape after myopic PRK using a wavefront-optimized versus a
wavefront-guided ablation profile.
Older Americans reporting fewer vision problems
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Despite a general increase in health conditions like diabetes that can
harm vision, Americans over 65 are about half as likely as their counterparts a generation ago to report having
seriously impaired vision, accord…
Naps may improve spatial learning in preschoolers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Taking a nap appears to improve preschool children’s spatial learning and
recall, researchers said last week.
London 2012 clinic to offer athletes top healthcare
LONDON (Reuters) – Athletes at the London Olympics will be offered free healthcare ranging from state
of the art eye care and dentistry to sports physiotherapy, osteopathy and surgery at a 23 million-pounds ($36.04
million) "polyclinic."
Intraocular lens yields good functional results
Results of defocus curve testing in eyes with a refractive multifocal IOL implanted as part of a
prospective, multicenter comparative trial are better for the +3-D near-add version of the lens compared with the
+4-D near-add platform with regar…
Lens provides good visual acuity
A new foldable hydrophobic acrylic one-piece IOL provided good visual acuity to patients in a small
pilot study with a short follow-up period.
Intentional anisometropia creation treats diplopia
Planned anisometropia in patients with long-standing diplopia who are undergoing bilateral cataract
surgery can be a triple-win situation, providing clear uncorrected vision at both distance and near while
simultaneously eliminating or reducing…
Better not knowing
Sometimes it is best that we don’t know what we don’t know.
Survival rates remain unchanged
The incidence of uveal melanoma in the United States has not changed substantially from 1973 to
2008.
Lens strategies enhance depth of focus
Different approaches for correcting presbyopia are associated with various advantages and
disadvantages.
Making contact with kids
You might be reluctant to fit more children in contact lenses into your optical dispensary because you
think it’s difficult and time-consuming. However, the extra chair time is minimal, and the final rewards for the
patient, the family, and you…
Steroid role controversial in endophthalmitis
Currently, no clear-cut guidelines exist for the use of steroids in patients who develop
endophthalmitis.