SPOTLIGHT -
Big bubble size can be safely increased
Undersized big-bubbles for DALK can safely be increased using blunt dissection for white-margin bubbles and ophthalmic viscosurgical device injection for clear-margin bubbles.
Mushroom configuration can perform corneal cuts
Femtosecond laser (FSL)-assisted mushroom configuration deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is reliable and reproducible, stated a recent noncomparative case series.
Eye viscosity increases with age
According to a paper published in Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology, loss of energy due to elastic hysteresis positively correlates with age, leading to the belief that eye viscosity increases with age.
ICRS depth less than expected using OCT
Depth of intrastromal corneal ring segments (ICRS) is less than expected in myopic patients when measured by OCT, claims a recent paper.
OSST should be closely monitored for rejection
Ocular surface stem cell transplantation (OSST) patients should be closely monitored for rejection and compliance with immunosuppression.
Post-op CXL pain linked to age
Collagen cross-linking (CXL) can cause more intense postoperative pain in younger patients.
Corneal marking methods reduce astigmatism
Accurate corneal marking before surgery leads to a reduction in astigmatism.
Alternative corneal astigmatism measuring technique successful
Corneal topographic astigmatism (CorT) is a successful alternative technique for measuring corneal astigmatism in irregular corneas.
Pranoprofen benefits dry eyes
Topical pranoprofen 0.1% reduces the ocular signs and symptoms of dry eyes and decreases inflammatory markers of conjunctival epithelial cells.
DALK with hydrops is safe and effective
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is a safe and effective procedure in keratoconic eyes with previous hydrops.
Peter's anomaly affected by disease severity
Disease severity affects the long-term visual outcome of Peter's anomaly.
High index of suspicion required for SS
A high index of suspicion is required for underlying Sjögren's syndrome (SS) in patients with clinically significant aqueous-deficient dry eye.
Ringer lactate similar to standard salt solution
Ringer lactate has a similar effect to a fortified balanced salt solution on corneal endothelial cell loss after phacoemulsification.
Lenses linked to increased inflammatory markers
Tear levels of inflammatory markers increase in patients who wear corneal refractive therapy lenses, compared to those who wore silicone-hydrogel lenses or no lenses.
DALK-AD with big bubble effective
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasties by air dissection (DALK-AD) using the big bubble (BB) technique provides good visual outcomes in keratoconus treatment.
Size and donor disparity influence IOP GAT
Graft size and donor-recipient disparity influence IOP measured with the Goldmann applanation tonometer (IOP GAT) after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP).
Maternal malnutrition is keratomalacia risk factor
Keratomalacia can be linked to lower socioeconomic status, poor maternal nutrition, and inadequate breastfeeding.
OCLR and Scheimpflug-Placido topographer effective for corneal measurements
Using an optical low-coherence reflectometry (OLCR) biometer and Scheimpflug-Placido topographer are both as effective for measuring corneal parameters
Keratoconus stabilized by CXL, ribolflavin and UV irradiation
Corneal cross-linking combined with UV-riboflavin is safe and effective in treating keratoconus, reveals the results of a two-year study in Cornea.
Prominent corneal nerves are a diagnostic feature of LP
Prominent corneal nerves have been identified as a diagnostic feature of lipid proteinosis (LP)
In vivo confocal microscopy analysis successful in detecting OSSN characteristics
Using in vivo microscopy analysis is a safe and effective diagnostic tool in detecting ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) characteristics
PKP triple procedure with a 25G is a safe treatment option
Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) triple procedures with a 25G system is a safe and effective treatment option.
Standard CXL better at stabilizing progressive keratoconus
Benzalkonium chloride-assisted (BAC) transepithelial collagen crosslinking (CXL) with 0.5% proparacaine drops is less effective than standard CXL in patients with progressive keratoconus
Conjunctival UVAF photography is reliable and valid
Conjunctival ultraviolet autofluorescence (UVAF) photography is valid and reliable for detecting pre-clinical sunlight-induced UV damage
Comparative study on keratitis therapies
Er:YAG laser therapy could be an alternative to steam cautery
'DTS' deemed more accurate term
Several algorithms help physicians base appropriate therapy on signs and symptons
Corneal ulcers demand urgent treatment
Avoiding permanent damage calls for more aggressive treatment, occasional 'scare' tactic
IPL therapy aids in dry eye
Dermatologic, cosmetic technologies studied for benefits in meibomian gland dysfunction
Contact induced dry eye
Understanding the problems of contact lens induced dry eye
The ideal drop through the eyes of doctors and patients
Five steps and the criteria for success, as seen through the eyes of patients and their doctors...