Supplements aimed at treating dry eye have garnered increasing attention from ophthalmologists, but spotty data has limited their use.
Glaucoma and retinal specialists share how they manage dry eye with other ocular comorbidities.
Total corneal astigmatism correction during cataract surgery could be either by eliminating it or leaving slight with-the-rule astigmatism.
When it comes to corneal endothelial disorders, endothelial keratoplasty has become popular with ophthalmologists worldwide, and many choose between DSEK and DMEK. DSEK seems to be the current preferred method, with developments in DMEK causing the technique to gain ground.
Patients with cataract and concomitant iris defects are not seen very often in clinical practice, but when they do come in, they often present significant therapeutic challenges.
Despite being somewhat common, post-surgical ptosis is a multifactorial condition that can be minimized or treated, according to oculoplastics specialists who spoke to EyeWorld.
Steven Schallhorn, MD, describes how he was interviewed by the co-writer of the iconic movie Top Gun and what it was like to attend the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School.
Omega-3 fatty acids are hailed for promoting better heart health, reducing inflammation, providing more lustrous hair and skin, and even promoting better mood. The question is, how beneficial are omega-3s for dry eye patients?
Uveitis following cataract surgery increases the risk of cystoid macular edema (CME), posterior synechiae, and secondary glaucoma, all of which may lead to delayed visual recovery or permanent visual loss. It is important to make the distinction between patients with pre-existing uveitis who undergo cataract surgery and those with no history of intraocular inflammation who develop uveitis after surgery.
Using conjunctival autograft and prophylactic subconjunctival placement of amniotic membrane