Protecting access to cataract surgery through unified action
For more than 30 years, I have had the privilege of helping patients regain visual clarity, independence and confidence through…
Lacripep for neurotrophic keratitis gets FDA designations
The FDA granted orphan drug designation and fast track designation to Lacripep, according to a press release from TearSolutions. If…
Perform cataract surgery midway between anti-VEGF injections
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Cataract surgery should be performed midway between any anti-VEGF injections a patient may be receiving, Steve…
Laser, anti-VEGF and surgery ‘pillars’ of DR management
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Several treatments are available across the landscape of proliferative diabetic retinopathy, each with their own considerations,…
Review: Not enough data support taking vitamins for dry eye
The currently available body of evidence is not strong enough to support vitamin supplementation as a treatment for dry eye…
Biovance 3L offers fast healing, efficient surgery
MIAMI — In this video from Sunshine Eye & Retina, Neel R. Desai, MD, discusses the benefits of decellularized basement…
Timing of PPV a biomarker for vision gains in DME
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — In patients with diabetic macular edema, small gauge pars plana vitrectomy should be considered as a…
Timely peel key to better outcomes in epiretinal membranes
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Patients are more likely to have better visual outcomes if they undergo membrane peel for epiretinal…
Makary out as FDA commissioner
Martin Makary, MD, MPH, is resigning as FDA commissioner.Politico was first to report the news on Tuesday, citing an administration…
MCO-010 improves vision in patients with retinitis
DENVER — MCO-010, an optogenetic therapy, demonstrated vision improvements for patients with retinitis pigmentosa at 3 years, according to a…
Glaucoma, hypertension may be linked to dementia risk
DENVER — Glaucoma and hypertension were both linked with worsened cognitive performance, according to a poster presentation at the Association…
Atropine shows temporary effect on retinal perfusion
Atropine eye drops may lead to temporary changes in retinal perfusion, potentially giving a clue to their efficacy for myopia…
Reference images help AI model detect glaucoma
DENVER — Using visual prompts helped improve glaucoma detection by a large language model, according to a poster presentation at…
Proper management of digital eyestrain needed for everyone
Click here to read the Cover Story, “Consequences of screen time in childhood extend beyond myopia.”Digital eyestrain or computer vision…
Understanding Tear Film Analysis: The Key to Ocular Comfort
Understanding Tear Film Analysis: The Key to Ocular Comfort For any patient considering contact lenses or experiencing “tired” eyes, a…