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In this series, experts in the field advise current residents and offer insight into how they can make the most of their time and experience moving forward with their careers.Video Transcript:Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.Joaquin DeRojas, MD:For residents, I would tell them to come to these meetings, come to AAO, come to ASCRS and some … [Read more...] about Part 2: Advice from the experts: Helpful information for current residents

The use of hyaluronic acid (HA) fillers to correct volume loss under the eyes has become a popular and highly requested procedure, as it is minimally invasive, can provide rapid aesthetic results, and is typically painless. However, the undereye area is challenging to treat due to aging-related changes in the orbicularis oculi muscle, malar and postseptal fat, orbital septum, … [Read more...] about Blog: MRI findings of undereye filler and filler migration

Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.Hello, I am David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times. Welcome to another episode of This Week in Ophthalmology, a program looking at some of the week’s top headlines.We have a special episode this week, looking at some more highlights from the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting last month. I continue to … [Read more...] about This Week in Ophthalmology: Week of November 25, 2024

Preclinical research results released by the Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston, demonstrate proof of concept that a novel message RNA (mRNA)-based therapy might be effective for treating diseases like proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR), a blinding disorder for which there is no currently effective treatment other than other surgeries,1 according to a press release.The … [Read more...] about mRNA therapy shows promise for treating proliferative vitreoretinopathy

In a retrospective study, a team of Korean researchers identified key factors influencing the long-term outcomes of trabeculectomy in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) who were treated by a single surgeon. The study evaluated the association between preoperative topical glaucoma medication containing preservatives and long-term trabeculectomy outcomes in 309 eyes … [Read more...] about Influence of preoperative glaucoma medication on long-term outcomes of trabeculectomy

An international study conducted by researchers in Indonesia, The Netherlands, the UK, and Singapore reported that about one-third of patients with ocular tuberculosis (OTB) in a low tuberculosis (TB)-endemic area had a relapse of uveitis after achieving clinical inactivity, which is predicted by the disease course and an initial poor treatment response,1 according to first … [Read more...] about Relapse in ocular tuberculosis: Study reveals one-third of cases resurface after treatment

At this year's AAO meeting held in Chicago, Illinois, experts advised current residents in the field and offered insight into how residents can make the most of their time and experience. Video Transcript:Editor's note: The below transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.John Berdhal, MD:Oh, man, I love giving advice, especially to residents. So if I could give a piece of … [Read more...] about Advice from the experts: Helpful information for current residents