Cornea and Contact Lens Q & A
Experts address questions on anterior segment disease care and contact lens fitting. Edited by Joseph P. Shovlin, OD.
Herpes Helper
Oral antivirals are safe and resistance is low, but immunosuppressed patients may need IV versions in severe cases.
09/15/2023
Be a Pro at Boston KPro
Post-op management of this prosthesis can be boiled down to just two main components.
08/15/2023
How to Stop Hydrops
With no standard for potential contributing factors, ODs can at least look out for these observed relationships.
07/15/2023
Will Epi-on Take Off?
The challenges of crosslinking an intact cornea.
06/15/2023
Cataract Qualms
Diabetic patients, more at risk for surgery complications, can benefit from these considerations.
03/15/2023
A Reason to SMILE?
The presence of dry eye complicates a patient’s prospects for refractive surgery. Which procedure is the better option?
01/15/2023
Picking a Procedure
Previous surgeries can complicate what operation works best for patients with endothelial dysfunction.
11/15/2022
Contact Contaminators
Acanthamoeba infections can be easily combated with stringent contact lens wear and care routines.
10/15/2022
Talkin’ Toxicity
Consider the potential adverse effects associated with Blenrep before initiating use for myeloma treatment.
09/15/2022
In the Clear
Current evidence suggests the possibility of prion transmission is relatively low and should not rule out affected patients from donating blood.
08/15/2022
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