November 25, 2024 9 min read Inflammation is a common but treatable complication of cataract surgery. While surgeons have tools to handle this inflammation and potential consequences, patients who contend with it might not be happy with their recent procedure. When they experience pain, redness or blurred vision, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, … [Read more...] about Be prepared for inflammation after cataract surgery
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Back to basics part 4: Treatment 101
November 25, 2024 6 min read As promised, here is the fourth installment of the dry eye disease “Back to Basics” series requested by an audience member at a dinner presentation I gave last winter. In part 1, we took a look at normal tears, of which we have three types: baseline, psychic and reflex. Part 2 was snuck into the annual September column on the state of … [Read more...] about Back to basics part 4: Treatment 101
OCTA reveals retinal vascular damage in patients diagnosed with renal hypertension, offers early diagnostic insights
A team of researchers in China conducted a study to identify abnormalities in retinal and conjunctival vascular density using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) techniques in patients with renal hypertension (RH).According to the study, published in Scientific Reports, from October 2022 to October 2023, the researchers selected a cohort of 16 patients diagnosed … [Read more...] about OCTA reveals retinal vascular damage in patients diagnosed with renal hypertension, offers early diagnostic insights
VIDEO: Interventional glaucoma can help build a practice
November 25, 2024 3 min watch NEW YORK — In this Healio Video Perspective from OSN New York, Matt Jensen, MBA, discusses the ethics and economics of interventional glaucoma. Jensen said the key to interventional glaucoma management is to be procedurally minded first and then use drop therapies to bridge the gap between procedures. “Not only is interventional glaucoma a … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Interventional glaucoma can help build a practice
Next-generation sequencing in ocular oncology brings advances in diagnosis, management
Reviewed by J. William Harbour, MDNext-generation sequencing (NGS), or massively parallel sequencing, is a recent advancement in DNA technology that allows for the analysis of genetic material much more quickly and at a lower cost than previously possible. Traditionally, analyzing genetic material required creating physical maps, performing single-gene sequencing, or using gene … [Read more...] about Next-generation sequencing in ocular oncology brings advances in diagnosis, management
Acute retinal pigment epitheliitis using adaptive optics imaging: a case report
Acute Retinal Pigment Epitheliitis (ARPE, Krill’s disease) is a rare inflammatory retinal disorder commonly affecting young adults. It often presents unilaterally with central vision disruption, and typically ... … [Read more...] about Acute retinal pigment epitheliitis using adaptive optics imaging: a case report
Plasma cell type Castleman’s disease of lacrimal gland: a case report and literature review
Orbital Castleman's disease is a rare benign lymphoproliferative disorder of extranodal origin. … [Read more...] about Plasma cell type Castleman’s disease of lacrimal gland: a case report and literature review
Intraocular complement activation is independent of systemic complement activation and is related to macular vascular remodelling in retinal vein occlusion
Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a major cause of vision loss. The pathogenesis remains poorly defined although inflammation is known to play a critical role. In this study, we investigated the levels of comple... … [Read more...] about Intraocular complement activation is independent of systemic complement activation and is related to macular vascular remodelling in retinal vein occlusion
VIDEO: Transient monocular vision loss may signal impending stroke
November 24, 2024 2 min watch CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, Alexander S. Fein, MD, of Doheny Eye Institute and Stein Eye Institute at UCLA, discusses managing patients with transient monocular vision loss. According to Fein, transient monocular vision loss can be of a vascular origin and may be a sign of an impending stroke. “You need … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Transient monocular vision loss may signal impending stroke
NHS introduces OCT scans nationwide to improve diabetic eye care
A program from the National Health Service (NHS) England will bring optical coherence tomography (OCT) scans “closer to home” for thousands of patients. As part of an effort to improve outcomes for patients with diabetic retinopathy, OCT devices are rolling out in hospitals across the country, the NHS said in a news release. The NHS stated that around 4 million people are … [Read more...] about NHS introduces OCT scans nationwide to improve diabetic eye care