A genetic factor called a repeating trinucleotide is a
strong predictor of an individual’s risk of developing
Fuchs corneal dystrophy, according to researchers at the
Mayo Clinic and University of Oregon.
The findings, which were presented at the 20…
Alcon Laboratories, Inc., introduced the WaveLight
EX500 excimer laser during the ASCRS meeting in Chicago.
The laser received approval from the FDA in December
2011.
With a reportedly faster speed and enhanced laserhead
life, the 500-Hz WaveLight EX5…
The iFS Femtosecond Laser (Abbott Medical Optics Inc.)
has received clearance from the FDA to create bow-shaped
or curved arcuate incisions in corneal surgery, including cataract
surgery.
With this new clearance, which was announced at the
ASCRS meeti…
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc., was granted conditional approval
from the FDA to initiate a clinical trial in the United States
of the ReLEx smile procedure for the correction of myopia.
The ReLEx smile technique for refractive surgery combines
femtosecond …
In an exclusive interview with emCataract and Refractive Surgery
Today/em at the ASCRS meeting, surgeons Kerry K. Assil, MD;
Gustavo E. Tamayo, MD; and Ioannis Pallikaris, MD, PhD, said
that the Flexivue Microlens (Presbia Coöperatief UA, not
availabl…
I have been following the progress of Avedro since I first learned about the formation of the company back in May 2009. Now the company has announced completion of the one-year follow up visits of patients enrolled in its two…
Rayner Intraocular Lenses, Ltd. (East Sussex, United
Kingdom), was included in London’s Sunday Times
Pricewaterhouse Coopers Profit Track 100, “Ones to
Recognize,” which lists 10 companies that have either had or
predict good profit growth. In ad…
PI have performed tens of thousands of RK surgeries over the years, and I have had to provide excimer laser enhancements to some of these patients. This article reviews the necessary workup and discusses the appropriate options for treatment.
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Refractive astigmatism after cataract surgery in patients
with corneal astigmatism was significantly lower when a
toric IOL was implanted compared with a spherical IOL.1
Researchers conducted a retrospective review of clinical
records that included pat…
Infectious keratitis is a rare but sight-threatening complication of LASIK. Its incidence has risen during the past decade, and trends in causative organisms sup1/sup have shifted. The prompt diagnosis of the condition and the early initiation…
Merck and Co., Inc. (Whitehouse Station, New Jersey),
announced that it will acquire Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(Raleigh, North Carolina), for $430 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, Merck, through a subsidiary,
will commence a tender offer …
Prior to 1993, the most common technique for nuclear disassembly was probably divide and conquer. Surgeons would sculpt four trenches in the nucleus and then crack them apart to create four triangular segments,sup1/sup each of which was emulsi…
Calcium supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular
events, namely myocardial infarction, in postmenopausal
women, according to a study in the BMJ.1
Ian R. Reid, MD, of the University of Auckland, New
Zealand, and colleagues reassessed data fro…
A LASIK-associated corneal epithelial defect is a potentially significant complication that may result in suboptimal visual results. This article discusses the etiology, management, and prevention of this clinical challenge.
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The London Eye Hospital has completed the world’s first
bifocal Light Adjustable Lens (LAL; Calhoun Vision, Inc.,
Pasadena, California) eye surgery apart from clinical trials,
the hospital announced in a news release. Bobby Qureshi,
BSc, MBBS, FRCS, …
Advances in phaco machine modalities have made the procedure much safer. For example, whether you are using a bimanual or coaxial technique, smaller incisions reduce the amount of fluid in the eye, making the chamber more of a closed system. Small…
An international research consortium has identified 13
new gene regions linked to coronary artery disease (CAD)
and has validated 10 previously discovered sites, according
to a study published in Nature Genetics.sup1/sup
The investigators performed a m…
n my experience, the incidence of micro- or macro-striae in the LASIK flap has decreased significantly over the past 5 years. I attribute this change to surgeons’ having successfully recognized, managed, and, finally, mostly prevented the occurr…
Undoubtedly, the best preparation for the challenging cataract is experience. Sage advice for approaching a particularly difficult upcoming case early in your career, then, is to swallow your pride and refer the patient to a more experienced surge…
hat is perhaps the most singular DC-10 aircraft in today’s skies carries a team of international ophthalmic experts each year to between eight and 10 developing countries worldwide. These volunteer medical professionals provide ophthalmic surgic…