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
Webinar: 8:00pm EST
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
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
