Is MAHA ready for the health challenges of rural America?
This month’s Healio Exclusive focuses on one of the most complex — and frankly saddest — realities in American health…
Prescribing Qlosi ‘did not cannibalize optical sales’
PHOENIX — Prescribing Qlosi eye drops for presbyopia was not associated with a reduction in optical purchases or other practice…
‘Typically benign’ retinal venous malformations need neuroimaging
PHOENIX — Patients diagnosed with retinal venous malformations should always undergo additional imaging to rule out microvascular or cerebral changes,…
Saptalis launches cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05%
Saptalis Pharmaceuticals launched generic cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion 0.05% for the treatment of dry eye disease, according to press release.According to…
Interventional approach needed in pseudophakic glaucoma patients
MIAMI — Combining minimally invasive glaucoma surgery with pharmaceutical drug delivery is an option to lower IOP in patients who…
New e-book is ‘chairside reference’ for nutrition in eye care
Nutrition can be a significant factor in the management of ocular diseases, but are doctors incorporating that into their care?A…
FDA approves updated Spectralis retinal imaging software
The FDA approved updated software for the Spectralis retinal imaging platform, according to a press release from Heidelberg Engineering.The update…
Transient IOP increase observed after corneal cross-linking
Patients who underwent corneal cross-linking for keratoconus had a temporary but statistically significant increase in IOP in the months after…
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…