Corneal crosslinking outcomes appear to justify its use in paediatrics
May 03, 2021
Studies show that corneal crosslinking could be a beneficial treatment in paediatric patients with keratoconus.
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AI enhances customised myopic LASIK with ray tracing optimisation
May 05, 2021
Customised myopic LASIK using automated ray tracing optimisation has the potential to offer improved and more predictable outcomes, a study shows.
Benefits of topography-guided treatments for irregular corneas
April 28, 2021
Topography-guided treatments for irregular corneas can improve patients’ best corrected visual acuity. The technique is easy to plan and perform, supported by software to do the calculations.
How to use topography-guided laser procedures to treat keratoconus
April 02, 2021
Topography-guided PRK, with or without the addition of corneal crosslinking, can improve visual acuity and quality in patients with keratoconus.
Cyclosporine options for dry eye relief have varying tolerabilities
March 10, 2021
Cyclosporine for dry eye disease appears to be efficacious at all levels and the choice of which formulation to use usually depends on tolerability and affordability. Tolerability hinges primarily on the vehicle, which varies among different products.
Novel chondroitin formulation contributes to cyclosporine efficacy
February 04, 2021
In recent years, ophthalmologists have seen several new therapeutics for the treatment of dry eye disease.
How dry eye disease can become a complex vicious cycle
January 07, 2021
The vicious cycle theory is a new way of understanding dry eye disease and may help improve prevention and treatment strategies.
Ophthalmic challenges in 2021: What to expect in the coming year
November 25, 2020
In this roundtable, members of the Ophthalmology Times Europe® Editorial Advisory Board consider the top challenges and opportunities that they anticipate will affect ophthalmology in Europe in 2021.
Multifocal lenses for presbyopia in eyes with previous corneal surgery
October 28, 2020
A multifocal corneo-scleral contact lens that can correct presbyopia in irregular corneas has undergone a small pilot study. Complete visual rehabilitation was achieved along with a high degree of patient satisfaction.
The role of astigmatism in cataract surgery with premium IOLs
October 05, 2020
The possibility of taking precise measurements of total corneal astigmatism enable more patients to be spectacle-free following cataract surgery.