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When to implant phakic IOLsPhakic IOL implantation offers a number of benefits for patients with myopia who are not candidates for laser vision correction.
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Key Retreatment Decisions in the Clinical Trials for Faricimab in nAMDDr 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.
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Dry AMD: A review of ongoing, completed and future treatmentsThe most promising recent interventional trials for investigational therapies in dry age-related macular degeneration are highlighted by the authors.
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Providing optimal care for patients with diabetic eye diseaseProf Tunde Peto discusses her presentation on providing the best virtual care for patients with diabetic eye disease at EURETINA 2021.
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New technologies improve retinal care, managing patient expectations is keyRetina 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.
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Let’s throw everything away…except the patient and the surgeonSingle-use cataract surgery comes with several safety and quality attributes.
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Bringing biologics to eye health: Regenerative medicine for inflammatory disordersBiologic treatments can be utilised to help the eye heal itself in inflammatory conditions such as dry eye disorder.
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Managing small pupil challenges in patients with the Malyugin ringThe 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.
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Ophthalmologist shares his Holocaust survivor storyAs 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.
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Amblyopia screening with the dynamic random dot stereotestA 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.
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Mastering the Yamane technique: Key learnings from first casesPractice makes perfect when adopting this method for intrascleral IOL fixation.
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A closer look at how cell therapy for corneal endothelial disease is gaining tractionGround-breaking treatment for bullous keratopathy approved in Japan
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Seize under-utilised opportunity to treat glaucoma during vitrectomyCombining ECP with vitrectomy can reduce medication use following the procedure and in some cases avoid the need for further surgery.
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Study targets strategies for CI-DMOIn 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.
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Considering antibiotics use in postoperative endophthalmitisWhilst 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.
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Successful treatment of bilateral diffuse uveal melanocytic proliferation with plasmapheresisIn this case study, a patient with recently diagnosed cancer demonstrated significant improvement for ocular symptoms of BDUMP following plasmapheresis
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Real-world outcomes validate intraocular drug delivery methodEvidence from clinical trials and real-world situations demonstrates the effectiveness and convenience of intraocular drugs to control postoperative inflammation.
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First-ever retinal gene therapy: Does real-world experience back its use?Recent reports of retinal atrophy have raised concerns on potential long-term safety.
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COVID-19 presents opportunities for new directions in ophthalmologyCOVID-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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Broadening the benefits of iCare EIDON retinal imaging with the new Ultra-Wide Field ModuleThis article is produced by iCare Finland for healthcare professionals and is not intended to provide medical advice and/or treatment guidance. This website is not country-specific and therefore may contain information which is not applicable to your country.
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New horizons in interventional glaucomaNovel procedures may hold greater appeal for cataract and refractive surgeons
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Tried and tested therapeutic options for meibomian gland dysfunctionMethods using a combination of non-invasive thermal treatments and meibomian gland expression seem to be particularly effective.
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First-ever retinal gene therapy: Does real-world experience back its use?Recent reports of retinal atrophy have raised concerns on potential long-term safety.
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Driving practice growth: The connection between dry eye and aestheticsPatients appreciate the convenience and aesthetic improvements of light-based dry eye treatment, and it can also be applied elsewhere on the face.
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Examining the link between neurodevelopmental disorders and visual problemsChildren 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.
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Optimizing Care For Patients With Retinal DisordersKey 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.
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Ophthalmology and the climate crisis: Time to take responsibilityThe 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.
