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Optic disc hemorrhage is a common clinical feature of glaucoma, indicating active disease with likely progression and visual field loss. Detection necessitates the utmost vigilance in patients diagnosed with glaucoma and in those who are glaucoma suspects.
Amniotic membrane is designed for use with specific corneal and conjunctival diseases. It assists in wound healing and prevents scar tissue formation as it has powerful antifibrotic and anti-scarring properties. But some experts say it is not a substitute for a bandage contact lens.
The SMILE (small incision lenticule extraction) procedure (Carl Zeiss Meditec, Jena, Germany) is increasing in popularity, with many studies on its results and how it compares to LASIK. Though it does not have as long of a track record as LASIK, which has been used for around 2 decades, SMILE is gaining ground, with particular application for patients with myopia.
Eric Donnenfeld, MD, Rockville Centre, New York, said: This patient has three significant problems that are all likely contributing to his problem of glare and halo: IOL opacifications, hyperopic refractive error, and a fixed dilated pupil. The cataract surgery was otherwise done well and the 1-piece acrylic IOL is in the bag.
Over the past 2 decades, numerous epidemiologic studies have revealed that normal tension glaucoma (NTG) represents a much higher proportion of all open-angle glaucoma than previously thought. These studies have also demonstrated significant regional variation in the prevalence of NTG. This was the focus of one of the glaucoma sessions at the 2016 World Ophthalmology Congress (WOC) in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Retinal surgeons are exploring novel ways to prevent post-vitrectomy cataracts.
Pigmentary glaucoma, though a less common glaucoma subtype, is still something specialists need to learn to look for, knowing the more common patient demographics, management options, and more.
The year 2015 marked a special anniversary for Bala Ambati, MD, PhD, as it was 20 years since he graduated from medical school and became a practicing physician. In 1995, Dr. Ambati became the record holder for the world’s youngest doctor at age 17.
Results of a study showed that for LASIK patients needing enhancement for which a flap lift may be difficult, PRK is safe and effective.
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) is a common finding among patients who seek eyecare. In many patients, the disease is completely asymptomatic. In others, the severity can range from being a mild annoyance to significantly impacting vision and quality of life.
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