Analysis of an investigational ophthalmic solution for treating presbyopia-related symptoms
December 13th 2020Michael R. Robinson, MD, Allergan, discusses the results from a study analyzing an investigational ophthalmic solution for treatment of symptoms associated with presbyopia presented during the virtual AAO 2020 meeting.
Evaluating long-term safety for micro-bypass implant + phaco in PXG
December 12th 2020Tanner Ferguson, MD, Cole Eye Institute, discusses findings from the study "Trabecular Micro-bypass Stent Implantation (iStent)" + Phacoemulsification in PXG: Six-Year Outcomes," during the virtual AAO 2020 meeting.
Controlling postop pain, inflammation in cataract patients: drug delivery vs drops
December 10th 2020John A. Hovanesian, MD, discusses the highlights of his presentation on a clinical study evaluating dexamethasone vs prednisolone acetate 1% in controlling postop pain/inflammation in sequential cataract surgery patients.
AAO: Alcon showcases advanced IOL technology for presbyopia
November 15th 2020Kristen Brotherson, vice president, US surgical marketing for Alcon, discusses some of the recent advances in cataract surgery-related technologies, including a new advanced lens for patients with presbyopia (AcrySof IQ Vivity IOL).
AAO: Alimera highlights NEW DAY Study for sustained-release intravitreal implant
November 15th 2020Rick Eiswirth, president and CEO of Alimera Sciences, provides an update on the company’s clinical trial that aims to evaluate its fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant 0.19 mg (Iluvien) as a baseline therapy for diabetic macular edema.
AAO: Preventing cystoid macular oedema after cataract surgery
November 15th 2020Rudy Nuijts of the University Eye Clinic Maastricht, the Netherlands, discusses the highlights of his AAO 2020 presentation on a combination treatment regimen for lowering the incidence of cystoid macular oedema following category surgery.