Phakic IOL implantation offers a number of benefits for patients with myopia who are not candidates for laser vision correction.
Dr Varun Chaudhary presents the retreatment decisions during the treat-and-extend phase of the TENAYA and LUCERNE clinical trials in neovascular AMD, focusing on the percentage of patients who maintained, extended, or reduced their treatment interval based on visual and anatomic criteria.
The most promising recent interventional trials for investigational therapies in dry age-related macular degeneration are highlighted by the authors.
Prof Tunde Peto discusses her presentation on providing the best virtual care for patients with diabetic eye disease at EURETINA 2021.
Retina specialists and their patients have learned how AI and telemedicine can be effective in monitoring disease progression and alerting clinicians to early signs of adverse changes.
Single-use cataract surgery comes with several safety and quality attributes.
Biologic treatments can be utilised to help the eye heal itself in inflammatory conditions such as dry eye disorder.
The Malyugin ring 2.0 expands the small pupil safely and effectively to enable excellent intraoperative visualisation. It has a good safety record and is easier to use than alternative methods.
As the world observes International Holocaust Remembrance Day each January 27, Dr John H. Merey may be the only Holocaust survivor still in the practice of ophthalmology.
A new amblyopia screening system that can be used on Android devices has performed better than some of the ‘gold standard’ stereotests in recent Hungarian studies.
Practice makes perfect when adopting this method for intrascleral IOL fixation.
Ground-breaking treatment for bullous keratopathy approved in Japan
Combining ECP with vitrectomy can reduce medication use following the procedure and in some cases avoid the need for further surgery.
In the DRCR Retina Network Protocol V, which studied management strategies for eyes with centre-involving DMO and good visual acuity, the majority of eyes randomly assigned to initial observation completed the 2-year study without needing anti-VEGF therapy for vision loss and nearly one-third had spontaneous resolution of DMO.
Whilst endophthalmitis following cataract surgery can lead to serious vision outcomes, there are ways of minimising the risk of it occurring whilst also being mindful of the need to prescribe antibiotics in a way that does not worsen antimicrobial resistance.
In this case study, a patient with recently diagnosed cancer demonstrated significant improvement for ocular symptoms of BDUMP following plasmapheresis
Evidence from clinical trials and real-world situations demonstrates the effectiveness and convenience of intraocular drugs to control postoperative inflammation.
Recent reports of retinal atrophy have raised concerns on potential long-term safety.
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the entire global community. As we look to the future to advance the provision of eyecare excellence, opportunities for innovation must be embraced and new, patient-centric ways of managing clinical practices adopted.
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Novel procedures may hold greater appeal for cataract and refractive surgeons
Methods using a combination of non-invasive thermal treatments and meibomian gland expression seem to be particularly effective.
Recent reports of retinal atrophy have raised concerns on potential long-term safety.
Patients appreciate the convenience and aesthetic improvements of light-based dry eye treatment, and it can also be applied elsewhere on the face.
Children with certain neurodevelopmental disorders show altered ocular movements and a more reduced amplitude of accommodation, however, vision problems are not always present in these children and so cannot be considered an aetiological factor.
Key takeaways from a discussion on the management of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and inherited retinal disease and insight regarding what to look forward to as the field advances.
The healthcare sector has high greenhouse gas emissions, to which ophthalmology is a significant contributor. Reducing waste, reusing instruments and medication and increasing our use of telemedicine can all contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of our specialty.