The options available for the surgical correction of presbyopia with an IOL implant continue to expand. The potential indications for the treatment of presbyopia also continue to expand. Every patient who undergoes cataract surgery is potentially a can…
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CorT an accurate, consistent measure of corneal astigmatism
The measure of corneal astigmatism magnitude and its meridian has become increasingly important with toric IOLs, femtosecond laser limbal relaxing incisions and high patient expectations to be independent of spectacles. Noel Alpins, my guest columnist …
Iluvien finds niche for treating DME
Backed by solid clinical trial data, Iluvien has become an invaluable third-level treatment option for chronic diabetic macular edema, according to one clinician.Iluvien (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant 0.19 mg, Alimera Sciences) is a non-bioerodible device designed to release fluocinolone acetonide at a rate of 0.25 µm per day for 36 months.
AMD: Continued Anti-VEGF Treatment May Induce Response
Patients who do not initially respond to anti-VEGF treatment for age-related macular degeneration may do so if they continue receiving the same treatment for a longer course of therapy. Medscape Medical News
Physician Ebola Survivor Describes Lasting Effects
The virus was found teeming in a chamber of Dr Crozier’s eye months after his hospital discharge, which raises questions about the ability of the virus to hide in ‘sanctuary’ spaces. Medscape Medical News