While only 1.2% of keratoconic eyes required either repeat treatment or corneal graft surgery, the procedure’s failure was more likely to occur with these factors in the patient history.

There was no hands-down winner. The findings emphasized the importance of tailoring treatment based on individual patient characteristics.

A 5mm design induced a greater corneal power shift than a 6mm version, with corresponding better effects on axial length growth in a recent ARVO paper.

Inserts imbued with copper were shown to enhance lysyl oxidase activity. Early results look promising and will continue to receive development in hopes of eventual commercialization.

Age, disease status and race/ethnicity were linked to higher risk of issues after surgery.

Corneal and conjunctival staining scores were the most reliably consistent tests, while tear break-up time was the least.

Re-epithelialization was faster and more successful with the treatment vs. conventional methods. Studies found positive effects in cases used for neurotrophic keratitis and ulcers.

With the Zenlens Echo, clinicians can specify numerous parameters using a slit lamp, OCT and profilometer, the company says.

An ARVO paper focusing on ocular surface conditions in kids also shows high-potency corticosteroids were used most often in blepharokeratoconjunctivitis.

Candida, Aspergillus and Fusarium were the most common organisms. Patients with filamentous keratitis had different risk factors, better outcomes and decreased need for surgical intervention compared to yeast keratitis.