Cornea and Contact Lens Q and A

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

HSVK Reoccurrence and Risk of Resistance

The more episodes a patient has, the less likely they may be to respond to antivirals due to prolonged treatment.
07/15/2022

Herpes Hassles

A history of HSK is not always a contraindication for CXL; active infection is.
05/15/2022

Out for Blood

This dry eye treatment may not be first on your list, but it’s worth taking into consideration.
04/15/2022

Water, Sclerals Don’t Mix

Exposure increases the chances of microbial infection.
03/15/2022

Upcoming Events

June 13, 2023

All Eyes on Evaporation
Location: Virtual
Speaker: Ranjan Malhotra, MD, FACS, and Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
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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
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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

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