Cornea
Allergies, Atopic Disease Linked to Higher CXL Failure Rate
While only 1.2% of keratoconic eyes required either repeat treatment or corneal graft surgery, the procedure’s failure was more likely to occur with these factors in the patient history.
05/15/2024
Dry Eye: Matching Patients and Treatments
Experts present real cases and offer direction on management strategies and considerations for dealing with various types of ocular surface disease.
05/15/2024
ARVO Study Compares Effectiveness of 13 Artificial Tears
There was no hands-down winner. The findings emphasized the importance of tailoring treatment based on individual patient characteristics.
05/14/2024
Smaller Back Optic Zone Diameter Improves Ortho-K Results
A 5mm design induced a greater corneal power shift than a 6mm version, with corresponding better effects on axial length growth in a recent ARVO paper.
05/13/2024
Punctal Plug Alternative to CXL on the Horizon?
Inserts imbued with copper were shown to enhance lysyl oxidase activity. Early results look promising and will continue to receive development in hopes of eventual commercialization.
05/10/2024
Corneal Edema Post-Cataract More Common in Diabetic Patients
Age, disease status and race/ethnicity were linked to higher risk of issues after surgery.
05/09/2024
DREAM Study Cohort Shows Dry Eye Test Repeatability Needs Improvement
Corneal and conjunctival staining scores were the most reliably consistent tests, while tear break-up time was the least.
05/09/2024
Topical Insulin Eyedrops May Aid Corneal Healing
Re-epithelialization was faster and more successful with the treatment vs. conventional methods. Studies found positive effects in cases used for neurotrophic keratitis and ulcers.
05/08/2024
B+L Launches New Scleral Lens for Advanced Corneal Conditions
With the Zenlens Echo, clinicians can specify numerous parameters using a slit lamp, OCT and profilometer, the company says.
05/07/2024
Corneal Complications Common in Pediatric Patients With Herpetic Keratoconjunctivitis
An ARVO paper focusing on ocular surface conditions in kids also shows high-potency corticosteroids were used most often in blepharokeratoconjunctivitis.
05/07/2024
Upcoming Events
May 17-19, 2024
June 4, 2024
Rethinking Dry Eye Disease: A Contemporary Approach to a Complex Condition
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Karl G. Stonecipher, MD, and Jessica Steen, OD
Webinar: 8:00pm ET
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
June 19, 2024
Showcasing Inflammation and IOP Control
Location: The Palm Nashville, TN
Presenters: Nora Lee Cothran, OD, and Walter Whitley, OD, MBA
Time: 6:15pm CT
Sponsored by Bausch + Lomb
