Cornea
Study Reports Low Prevalence of Neoplastic Disease in Pterygium Cases
Just 0.6% of specimens out of over 2,000 biopsied were positive for both.
05/31/2023
Punctal Occlusion Doesn’t Worsen Ocular Allergy Symptoms
An analysis of three randomized trials reported significant reductions in itching and redness with an intracanalicular insert.
05/23/2023
Study Highlights Diurnal Variation of Visual Acuity, Refraction in Fuchs’
While small changes don’t typically necessitate a second set of glasses, these changes remain an important clinical finding.
05/22/2023
Low Humidity Contributes to DED
Researchers suggest greater diligence to optimizing the water content in indoor environments could be a complementary means of improving ocular surface comfort.
05/22/2023
Study Identifies Influences on Axial Length in Ortho-K
These factors included age at initial lens wear, lens type and size of corneal flattening area.
05/19/2023
Corneal Optics are Significantly Affected by Pterygium
Certain characteristics of this wing-shaped growth may help predict corneal changes and even recurrence.
05/18/2023
Steroid, Antiviral Combo Most Effective for Herpes Stromal Keratitis
When used together, the regimen can lower the risk of recurrence more than either agent separately.
05/17/2023
Diabetes Linked to Increased Prevalence of Fuchs’
Researchers also identified demographic risk factors for this condition, including female sex, European ancestry and multimorbidity.
05/17/2023
DMEK Leads to Rapid VA Improvement After Fuchs’
The procedure’s long-term safety outcomes were similar to DSEK’s, but the former resulted in significantly better vision.
05/16/2023
How Contact Lenses Contribute to Dry Eye
Learn about their impact on the fragile structure of the tear film, which patients are at greatest risk and the options available to alleviate symptoms.
05/15/2023
Upcoming Events
June 13, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
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June 21, 2023
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: Del Frisco's Washington, DC
Speakers: Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, and Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 22, 2023
All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Mastro's Steakhouse Washington, DC
Speakers: Melissa Barnett, OD, and Paul Karpecki, OD
Dinner/Presentation: 7:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
