Understanding chronic conjunctivitis
The right questions can be key to the early and correct diagnosis of various types of conjunctivitis.
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May 1, 2018
Extensive conjunctival chemosis and swelling and a central corneal ulcer in a patient with Neisseria gonorrhoeae conjunctivitis
Source: Vincent de Luise, MD
Diagnosis and treatment of hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis
Hyperacute bacterial conjunctivitis requires prompt diagnosis and treatments because in some cases, the organisms at fault could cause a life-threatening secondary condition.
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May 1, 2018
Monitor the eyes for ocular effects from antidepressants, anti-anxiety medications
About 1 in 5 Americans use antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications. With that large percentage, ophthalmologists probably encounter patients daily who use or have used these medications.
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February 1, 2018
Understanding spherical aberration
Today the goal of cataract surgery is to provide patients with the best possible quality of vision. While it is common to see patients post-cataract surgery with a visual acuity (VA) of 20/20, many patients remain dissatisfied with their quality of vision. This is due to several factors, including problems with the ocular surface, pseudophakic dysphotopsia, and optical aberrations in general.
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January 1, 2018
How sleep position may affect dry eye
Dry eye is the single most common reason that patients come into a practitioner’s office, with a prevalence of around 40% of those seeking ophthalmic care, according to Hank Perry, MD, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island, New York. What may not be clear in an office visit is that the patient’s sleep position may be a prime factor in his or her condition.
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January 1, 2018
Proliferative diabetic retinopathy and cataract
Source: Keith Warren, MD
Cataract surgery in the diabetic patient
Cataract surgery in a patient with diabetes requires special considerations, careful examination, and it may be helpful to have a retina specialist involved.
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October 1, 2017
Tips for steroid use in HSV
Experts discuss the role of topical steroids in HSV keratitis, which medications are recommended in these cases, what to look for to diagnose these patients, and how to taper or continue to treat the problem.
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August 1, 2017
XEN Gel Stent: When to use and how to implant
Described as a “hybrid” MIGS device, surgeons discuss the XEN Gel Stent, patient selection, the surgical technique, and more.
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July 1, 2017
An eye with combined persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous (PHPV) with cataract in a 3-month-old child showing vascularized posterior capsule and stretched ciliary processes.
Source: Jagat Ram, MD
Surgical approach to PHPV
This rare, congenital, developmental anomaly requires specific and nuanced management to prevent various complications that can occur if left untreated.
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February 1, 2017
Trifocals outperforming other premium lenses
When multifocal lenses were first introduced, they were heralded as a means of providing both near and distance vision improvements for patients undergoing cataract surgery. These IOLs feature two main foci, but patients continually demanded better intermediate vision. In today’s world, one could argue intermediate vision is even more crucial than near for performing daily tasks such as using a computer, tablet, or smartphone.
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January 1, 2017