Cornea
OCT Potentially Valuable Tool in Distinguishing Keratitis
This instrument found a 30% corneal tissue gain to be a predictive indicator of infection type, suggesting a possible role in differentiating various causative pathogens.
12/01/2023
Head-Mounted Laser Projector May Outperform Other Low Vision Aids
In a small study of patients with visual impairment from corneal disease, special glasses that provide images directly to the retina significantly improved distance and near VA and related QoL.
11/27/2023
Recurrent Pterygia Linked to Previous Surgeries, Extent of Corneal Involvement
Study finds a regrowth rate of one in eight cases, with the second appearance more fibrovascular and resilient.
11/17/2023
Understanding Corneal Ulcers and Infiltrates
How to distinguish one from another and avoid misdiagnosis when the history and symptoms don’t match the presentation.
11/15/2023
Real-World Uses of Autologous Serum Eye Drops
Here’s guidance on when and how to employ this “big gun” in the fight against dry eye disease.
11/15/2023
Higher Prevalence of Keratoconus Found in Male ADHD Patients
Researchers think this may be due to heightened sensitivity in these individuals leading to more eye rubbing, though cause and effect couldn’t be determined.
11/14/2023
Keratoconus More Common Among Black Patients
In state- and federally funded health insurance programs, this patient population had the highest prevalence rates.
11/14/2023
Infectious Keratitis Four Times More Common in PK than EK
Patients 85 and older are at an especially high risk, study finds, suggesting that this age group may need more counseling on signs of the complication and closer post-op surveillance.
11/07/2023
Mix of Pathogens Cause Acute Infectious Conjunctivitis
Study shows purulent discharge was a common presenting sign, with low specificity for bacteria-associated infections.
11/07/2023
FECD Prevalence Higher in Women, White Patients Over 65
Study shows the condition affects nearly 600,000 seniors in the US, posing an economic burden of $300 million.
11/03/2023
Upcoming Events
December 8-9, 2023
December 9-10, 2023
Retina Update 2023
Location: Omni La Costa, Carlsbad, California
Program Chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO; Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
Earn up to 11 LIVE COPE credits (COPE approval pending)
December 14, 2023
Addressing a Major Gap in the Treatment of Dry Eye Disease
Location: Virtual
Presenters: April Jasper, OD, and Mitch Ibach, OD
Webinar: 10:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
