In an NIH-funded clinical trial, led at Saint Louis University by professor of ophthalmology Sophia Chung, M.D., researchers aim to bring sight back to those who have lost vision due to idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
Corneal inlay pocket implant technique produces good visual results
LONDON – At the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting here, Wolfgang Riha, MD, discusses the visual results he is getting in patients implanted with the Kamra corneal inlay using femtosecond laser pocket software.
Genes related to pediatric glaucoma contribute to future stroke
Every year in Canada about 50,000 people suffer from a stroke, caused either by the interruption of blood flow or uncontrolled bleeding in the brain.
Phase 2/3 Dose-Ranging Study of the Safety and Efficacy of OTX-101 in the Treatment of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca
Status: Recruiting,
Condition Summary: Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca; Dry Eye Disease
Top 5 ophthalmology news stories from September
In September, a variety of news articles culled from ophthalmic meetings, peer-reviewed journals and breaking industry announcements were the most frequently viewed Ocular Surgery News items published on Healio.com. These timely topics from the America…
MicroPulse laser treatments efficacious in treating DME
LONDON – The subthreshold MicroPulse laser is a viable option for treating diabetic macular edema, especially in patients with initial thickening of the central retina, according to Stela Vujosevic, MD.In a video perspective at the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting here, Vujosevic discusses best methods for treating DME with the micropulse laser.