Authors


Brian Shafer, MD

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Fortified antibiotic advance improves corneal infection treatment paradigm

No two corneal ulcers are alike, but if they are large and centrally located, the common denominator is that time is of the essence


Dr Gustavo De Moraes

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Tried and tested therapeutic options for meibomian gland dysfunction

Methods using a combination of non-invasive thermal treatments and meibomian gland expression seem to be particularly effective.


Dr Ahmed Harmouche

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Amblyopia screening with the dynamic random dot stereotest

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.


C. Ellis Wisely, MD, MBA

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Retinal imaging to detect Alzheimer disease: machine learning model

An interdisciplinary team at Duke University has developed a proof-of-concept machine learning model capable of detecting symptomatic Alzheimer disease using multimodal retinal imaging data.


Dr John Vukich

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No toric? No problem: Small-aperture optics can mitigate astigmatism

A one-piece, hydrophobic, monofocal IOL uses the small-aperture concept to provide a good alternative to the toric IOLs currently available.


Cheryl Guttman Krader; Reviewed by Dr Antonio M. Fea

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Study examines pairing phacoemulsification with implantation of stents

A cost-utility analysis found that concurrent phacoemulsification and minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using trabecular microbypass stents is cost-effective for treating mild to moderate open-angle glaucoma, compared with cataract surgery alone.


Renato Ambrósio Jr, MD, PhD

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Artificial intelligence for the early detection of ectatic corneal diseases

One of AI’s most promising applications: new diagnostic algorithms


Sharon Fekrat, MD, FASRS

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Retinal imaging to detect Alzheimer disease: machine learning model

An interdisciplinary team at Duke University has developed a proof-of-concept machine learning model capable of detecting symptomatic Alzheimer disease using multimodal retinal imaging data.


Dr Szilárd Kiss

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Intravenous bevacizumab repackaged for intravitreal use: Making the sight-saving treatment safer

Although off-label repackaged bevacizumab syringes appear to satisfy an urgent clinical and financial need for patients with a variety of retinal disorders, they are known to be associated with considerable public health concerns due to the risks posed to patients from compounding pharmacies’ lack of compliance with a variety of FDA requirements.




Prof. Bora M Eldem

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Assessing the quality of real-world evidence in retinal diseases

A recently developed tool can help ophthalmologists to assess the quality of findings from real-world studies in retinal diseases. This will help them decide which results are most robust and applicable to their practice.


Dr Ben LaHood
Dr Ben LaHood

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Toric IOLs for beginners: What to consider before and during surgery and in the postoperative period

Giving due consideration to preoperative marking and the surgical technique in toric IOL implantation, as well as being diligent about reviewing postoperative results, can improve patient outcomes whilst minimising the chance of errors.


Dr Sachiko Kaidzu

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Leveraging UVC light for infection prevention in ophthalmology and beyond

The threshold limit value is increased for virus and bacterial eradication.


Francesc March de Ribot, MD, PhD, FEBO

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Considering cataract surgery and reduction of dementia in Europe

The procedure facilitates an independent life, better care and fewer costs.


Lynda Charters; Reviewed by Dr A. John Kanellopoulos

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AI enhances customised myopic LASIK with ray tracing optimisation

Customised myopic LASIK using automated ray tracing optimisation has the potential to offer improved and more predictable outcomes, a study shows.


Prof. Achim Langenbucher

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The 30-year history of optical coherence tomography of the human eye

In the 30 years since optical coherence tomography was first described, it has become one of the most widely used technologies for imaging the human eye.


Cheryl Guttman Krader; Reviewed by Dr Albert J. Augustin

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DMO study shows robust efficacy of intravitreal dexamethasone implant

In a real-world study of patients with treatment-naïve and previously treated diabetic macular oedema, injection of intravitreal dexamethasone 0.7-mg implant provided effective disease control with initial and repeat injections, regardless of reinjection interval.


Jennifer Lim, MD, FARVO, FASRS

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Patient Cases Demonstrating the Application of Treat and Extend Algorithm for Faricimab in DME

Dr Jennifer Lim presents two case studies demonstrating the application of the personalized treatment interval algorithm from the YOSEMITE and RHINE clinical trials for faricimab in DME.


Louise Veenhuis

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ESCRS 2023: OWL brings more of the 'world' to Ophthalmic World Leaders

OWL's ESCRS 2023 event on Sunday, September 10, at 7 pm, promises an evening of visionary leadership and collaboration in ophthalmic innovation.


Alper Bilgic, MD, FEBO

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Considering cataract surgery and reduction of dementia in Europe

The procedure facilitates an independent life, better care and fewer costs.


Lynda Charters; Reviewed by Paul Healey, PhD, MMed, MBBS(Hons), FRANZCO

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Considering the best surgical approach in angle closure patients

Intraocular drainage surgery in angle closure remains experimental and investigators are collecting data regarding its efficacy as well as adverse effects.



Dr Ashvini Reddy

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Exploring sustained drug delivery options in ophthalmology

Current options, challenges in developing novel therapies.


Anat Loewenstein, MD, MHA

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Assessing barriers to retinal care during a pandemic

A global survey of retinal experts assessed their perceptions of evolving clinical practice in the Covid-19 era, focusing on digital teleophthalmology, home monitoring and decentralised patient care.


Dilraj S. Grewal, MD, FASRS

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Retinal imaging to detect Alzheimer disease: machine learning model

An interdisciplinary team at Duke University has developed a proof-of-concept machine learning model capable of detecting symptomatic Alzheimer disease using multimodal retinal imaging data.



Prof. Norbert Körber

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A new treatment paradigm with ab-interno canaloplasty for POAG

With minimally invasive surgery procedures becoming increasingly popular in glaucoma management, canaloplasty using an ab-interno surgical technique offers enhanced natural aqueous outflow in open-angle glaucoma.


Dr Laurent Bataille

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The relationship between myopia and conjunctival-scleral geometry

A recent prospective study analysed the relationship between corneo-scleral geometry and the axial length of the eye to develop preliminary prediction models of the axial length of the eye based on clinical data.


Laxmi V. Devisetty, MD; and Thiran Jayasundera, MD, MS, FACS, FRCSC, FANZCO

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Inherited retinal diseases and gene therapies: A pharmaceutical overview

For retinal specialists grappling with diseases once thought “untreatable,” gene therapies present a wide range of viable options

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