Cataract surgery in long eyes
Meeting the challenges that come with eyes of long axial lengths
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November 1, 2016
Iridotomy is done: Now what?
Is an angle closure glaucoma suspect off the hook once the laser peripheral iridotomy (LPI) is performed? Not quite.
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August 1, 2016
Optic disc hemorrhage at the outer rim of the optic disc at 12:00 consistent with glaucomatous process
Source: Donald Budenz, MD
Optic disc hemorrhage: Don’t miss the signal
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.
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July 1, 2016
To use or not to use amniotic membrane
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.
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July 1, 2016
SMILE compared to LASIK and other procedures
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.
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June 1, 2016
Scratched and sniffing
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.
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April 1, 2016
Normal tension glaucoma: Who gets it and who goes blind?
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.
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March 1, 2016
Vitrectomy that prevents cataract formation
Retinal surgeons are exploring novel ways to prevent post-vitrectomy cataracts.
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July 1, 2015
Krukenberg’s spindle, showing pigment dispersion in a typical pattern on the corneal endothelium
Source: Robert J. Noecker, MD
Pearls for care in pigmentary glaucoma
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.
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May 1, 2015
Life as the world’s youngest doctor
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.
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April 1, 2015