KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, presents an overview of the latest advances in sustained glaucoma drug delivery platforms.
New online video library compiles old and new surgical videos
Lucio Buratto , MD, presents “okyo.eu,” an open-access online video library collection of ophthalmic videos that is dynamically open to further contributions, selected by a scientific committee.“The project took shape from an idea of my son Julien when…
Two compounding pharmacies voluntarily recall sterile products
Sterile products, including ophthalmics, have been voluntarily recalled by two compounding pharmacy operations.In response to FDA concerns regarding environmental controls, potential cross-contamination and lack of product specific process validations,…
VIDEO: Device and technique updates in MIGS
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the Kiawah Eye meeting here, Thomas W. Samuelson, MD, discusses the latest advancements in MIGS, reviewing the procedures through stage of disease and degree of disruption.
Stretchable E-Tattoo for Long-Term Heart Monitoring
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a wearable heart monitor which can assess heart health over several days. The research team call the device an “e-tattoo” and claim that its stretchability makes it more comfortable and convenient to wear compared with previously developed devices. The device is the first s (Read more...)
FDA approves Dextenza for treatment of ocular inflammation
Dextenza, the first FDA-approved intracanalicular insert for the treatment of postoperative ocular pain, is now also approved for the treatment of ocular inflammation after ophthalmic surgery, Ocular Therapeutix announced in a press release.The FDA app…