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Allergic Conjunctivitis Complicates, Diminishes Ortho-K Intervention

Affected children experienced greater axial elongation after three years, study finds. Suspension of lens wear and the impact of inflammation both likely contributed.
July 26, 2024

Dystrophies Comprise Two-Thirds of All Corneal Opacity Presentations

Fuchs’ was the most common etiology for such findings in a recent IRIS Registry analysis.
July 24, 2024

Repeat DMEK Demonstrates Favorable Clinical Outcomes

This is especially true when conducted for technical failure, while eyes with bullous keratopathy may experience elevated risk of recurrent graft failure.
July 16, 2024

Shorter TBUT Associated with Worse Repeatability of AS-OCT Epithelial Thickness Maps

Otherwise, the screening technique fared well, particularly when measuring total corneal depth.
July 12, 2024

Contact Lenses Remain Leading Risk Factor for Bacterial Keratitis

UK study shows the bacteria distribution was reversed, with a predominance of Gram-negative bacteria—specifically Moraxella—rather than Gram-positive.
July 1, 2024

Meta-Analysis Confirms Epi-off CXL Effective at Curbing Ectasia Progression

The number of patients experiencing significant refractive worsening was reduced nearly fourfold. This was consistently seen over mean follow-up of 2.4 years, but long-term durability still needs to be established.
June 28, 2024

Consider Age and Kmax Asymmetry for Keratoconus

These variables may help predict progression risk, researchers say.
June 26, 2024

HZO Recurrence Common, More Episodes Increase Vision Loss Risk

Close monitoring is needed to prevent this course, especially for those with factors identified with repeated outbreaks, study finds.
June 25, 2024

Study Shows Good AL Slowing from Ortho-K Lenses—When It Works

Subjects demonstrated 0.24mm average reduction compared to controls. However, one quarter of kids still experienced high rates of progression and one third had only modest benefit.
June 24, 2024

Study Explores Reasons for Ortho-K Discontinuation

A small study found notable levels of dropout at six months, owing to visual complications and regimen frustrations.
June 21, 2024