A look at a small case series from Japan whose impressive, sustained results may signal the arrival of an important new treatment option. Medscape Optometry
Tag: Ophthalmology
Extended Depth of Focus Intraocular Lenses for Presbyopia
Extended depth of focus lenses are a new option for patients with presbyopia, but are they an effective solution? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Contact Lens Measures Glucose, pH, Lactate in Eye
At Purdue University researchers have come up with a way of reliably attaching thin film sensors and other small electronic devices to soft contact lenses. The capability may allow for real-time, non-invasive measurement of glucose levels, delivery of drugs directly to the eye, and maybe even tracking intraocular pressure. “We developed a very unique technology […]
‘Promising Option’ for IOP Reduction
A review of the study that led to the recent approval of latanoprostene bunod for open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Medscape Ophthalmology
AngioAnalytics Introduces OCT Angiography, a New View Into Retinal Vasculature
Optovue, based in Fremont, California, received FDA clearance for what it calls “world’s first OCT Angiography metrics” system. The AngioAnalytics system is used to image the eye much like with traditional optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems, but provides visualization of individual vessels of the superficial and deep capillary plexus along with conventional OCT. It produces […]
Detecting Diabetic Retinopathy: Can AI Provide a Better Way?
The inevitable advance of artificial intelligence has begun with the first approved system that can detect diabetic retinopathy on its own. How might it affect clinicians who screen for eye disease?
Mediterranean Diet Linked With Lower Incidence of Advanced AMD
People who eat a Mediterranean diet are less likely to develop advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Reuters Health Information
FDA Approves CustomFlex Artificial Iris
The FDA approved the first artificial iris implant for patients with congenital aniridia (absence of an iris) or eye damage, called the CustomFlex from HumanOptics AG, a German firm. The CustomFlex is a flexible silicone membrane that is folded and inserted through a small incision in the eye, then unfolded in place. In a non-randomized […]
FDA OKs First Artificial Iris for Aniridia, Other Iris Defects
The CustomFlex Artificial Iris treats adults and children with congenital aniridia or iris defects due to other reasons or conditions, such as albinism, traumatic injury, or surgical removal due to melanoma. FDA Approvals
3D Printed Artificial Corneas Seeded with Stem Cells to Alleviate Shortage of Donors
At Newcastle University in the UK researchers have managed to print replacement corneas, potentially alleviating the shortage of donor corneas that exists right now. The artificial corneas are made from a combination of alginate, collagen, and a pinch of human stem cells that are made to differentiate into corneal stromal cells. The mix, which has […]
Role of Intestinal Microbiome in Ocular Inflammatory Disease
In what ways might the intestinal microbiota contribute to inflammatory diseases of the eye, and what are the potential therapeutic implications? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Disappointing Results of Boston Keratoprosthesis in Kids
Dr Christopher Rapuano discusses challenges and recent disappointing results associated with Boston keratoprosthesis in children. Medscape Ophthalmology
Lampalizumab Does Not Slow Progression of Geographic Atrophy in AMD
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Retinal Prosthesis Made Using Organic Inks Could Help Restore Sight to the Blind
Researchers in Sweden and Israel are collaborating to design a simple retinal prosthetic device that could help restore sight to people with certain types of blindness. A chunk of the photoactive film is similar to a pixel in a digital camera sensor, and can convert light impulses to electrical signals to stimulate nerve cells in […]
Contact Lenses to Correct Color Perception in Color Blind People
Color correcting glasses have now been available for a few years, Enchroma being the most competitive firm in this business. While they provide impressive results, wearing glasses is not for everyone and combining color correcting qualities into complex lenses is not always easy. Now researchers at Birmingham University in the UK have developed a color […]
EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker Review: Easy Monitoring of Eye Health at Home
Every year, Americans spend more than $40 billion caring for their vision. However, it’s somewhat remarkable that in this age of the quantified self, there are very few high-tech vision trackers for consumers. Newark, California based EyeQue is a company that has designed a pair of devices specially designed for smartphone users to monitor their […]
How to Be a Better Ophthalmologist? Go to the Art Museum
A new study illustrates how art education can improve ophthalmologic observational skills. Medscape Ophthalmology
New Glasses Slow Down Myopic Progression in Children
Scientists working at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a lenses for glasses that are able to slow down myopic progression in children. The center of the lens works as in a common pair of glasses, adjusting for myopia and astigmatism, while around this region the lens consists of dozens of spots of myopic defocus […]
A Boy With Suddenly Failing Vision
An otherwise healthy 5-year-old boy presents after a failed vision exam. What’s causing the decline in his eyesight? Medscape Ophthalmology
J&J Cleared for World’s First Transition Contacts
Johnson & Johnson Vision received FDA clearance for the first contact lens that gets darker in response to bright light. This kind of technology has existed for decades in glasses, called transition lenses, but the Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology are the first contacts to do so. The soft contact lenses are […]