Cataract predictability: Screen and treat unstable tear film in weeks
November 22, 2022
Correcting abnormal tear film osmolarity before cataract surgery enables more accurate measurements to be captured, reducing residual refractive error.
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Spotlight on GA: A bright future with potential treatments
November 24, 2022
Giving patients access to new treatments and information on changing their lifestyle habits could result in major steps towards minimising or even preventing geographic atrophy.
Controlling the growing problem of myopia in children
November 21, 2022
Axial length growth is a sensitive means of assessing myopia progression in children. Drops and special lenses are options for inhibiting excessive axial length growth.
Causes of ocular inflammation linked to AAV gene therapy
November 17, 2022
Inflammation is par for the course in ocular gene therapy; preventing it should be the goal because once it develops, treatment can be difficult.
The pathophysiology and pathomorphology of corneal ectasia: Part 4
November 14, 2022
Corneal cross-linking (CXL) is improving all the time, although all protocols retain the basic requirements for oxygen, riboflavin and UV light. Recent developments mean that CXL at the slit lamp is feasible, which will improve access to the procedure.
OVD bolus: Putting the eye to the grindstone
November 10, 2022
Use of a highly viscous cohesive ophthalmic viscosurgical device (OVD) enables removal of debris without excessive collateral irrigation trauma.
Selecting the right topical glaucoma therapy is important
November 08, 2022
Studies reveal the advantages of numerous new glaucoma treatments that offer a wider range of options for individual patients.
Seize under-utilised opportunity to treat glaucoma during vitrectomy
November 07, 2022
Combining ECP with vitrectomy can reduce medication use following the procedure and in some cases avoid the need for further surgery.
Weekly review in ophthalmology: 29 October-3 November
November 04, 2022
An end-of-week review of what happened in ophthalmology from 29 October to 3 November 2022.
Identifying herpes simplex virus keratitis in keratoconus surgery patients
November 03, 2022
One clinician advises investigating prospective patients for history and evidence suggesting HSV keratitis, and monitoring for post-surgery epithelial defects.