Cornea
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.
07/26/2024
Dystrophies Comprise Two-Thirds of All Corneal Opacity Presentations
Fuchs’ was the most common etiology for such findings in a recent IRIS Registry analysis.
07/24/2024
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.
07/16/2024
Shorter TBUT Associated with Worse Repeatability of AS-OCT Epithelial Thickness Maps
Otherwise, the screening technique fared well, particularly when measuring total corneal depth.
07/12/2024
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.
07/01/2024
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.
06/28/2024
Consider Age and Kmax Asymmetry for Keratoconus
These variables may help predict progression risk, researchers say.
06/26/2024
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.
06/25/2024
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.
06/24/2024
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.
06/21/2024
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
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August 20, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
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Presenters: Joshua Davidson, OD, and Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD
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September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
