November 05, 2024 3 min watch BARCELONA, Spain — In this Healio Video Perspective from the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons meeting, Emilio Torres-Netto, MD, PhD, discusses biomechanical changes produced by the implantation of femto-CAIRS. Using OCT elastography, Torres-Netto observed differences in the way the cornea reacts to PMMA rings vs. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: OCT elastography study reveals effect of femto-CAIRS on corneal biomechanics
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Behind the mechanism of action of brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution
At the Tear Film and Ocular Surface: Basic Science and Clinical Relevance meeting in Venice, Italy, Melissa Toyos, MD, presented her insights on ocular vascular constrictors, specifically focusing on brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution (Lumify; Bausch + Lomb). This presentation sheds light on the safety and efficacy of this innovative product, offering eye care providers … [Read more...] about Behind the mechanism of action of brimonidine tartrate ophthalmic solution
Prevent Blindness recognizes November as Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month
Prevent Blindness has designated November as Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month to emphasize the importance of early detection and treatment of diabetes to prevent significant vision loss and blindness. The risk of eye complications increases with the duration of diabetes, making proactive eye care essential.1“Diabetes can significantly and negatively impact eye … [Read more...] about Prevent Blindness recognizes November as Diabetes-Related Eye Disease Awareness Month
Innovation Series: Putting the buzz of large language models in ophthalmology into perspective with Robert T. Chang, MD
In this episode of the Ophthalmology Times EyePod podcast, Robert T. Chang, MD, from Stanford University, discusses the role of large language models (LLMs) and AI in ophthalmology. He explains how LLMs, like ChatGPT, are transforming information retrieval, patient communication, and education.Chang emphasizes how AI assists clinicians in documenting patient interactions, … [Read more...] about Innovation Series: Putting the buzz of large language models in ophthalmology into perspective with Robert T. Chang, MD
Safety and efficacy of the Yamane technique for intraocular three-piece lens implantation in Egyptian patients diagnosed with Marfan syndrome: a retrospective study
This study aimed to investigate the safety and efficacy of the Yamane technique (flanged intrascleral haptic fixation with double-needle technique /FIHFT) for three-piece intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in... … [Read more...] about Safety and efficacy of the Yamane technique for intraocular three-piece lens implantation in Egyptian patients diagnosed with Marfan syndrome: a retrospective study
Effects of aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids on composite and subdomain scores from the NEI-VFQ-25 questionnaire: the ASCEND-Eye randomized controlled trial
The double-blind, 2 × 2 factorial design, placebo-controlled ASCEND randomized trial compared the effects of 100 mg aspirin daily and, separately, 1 g omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) daily on the primary prevention ... … [Read more...] about Effects of aspirin and omega-3 fatty acids on composite and subdomain scores from the NEI-VFQ-25 questionnaire: the ASCEND-Eye randomized controlled trial
Characteristics of optical coherence tomography in patients with iron deficiency anemia : a systematic review and meta-analysis
The primary objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the association between iron deficiency anemia (IDA) and retinal changes via optical coherence tomography (OCT). … [Read more...] about Characteristics of optical coherence tomography in patients with iron deficiency anemia : a systematic review and meta-analysis
Orbital and peri-ocular parffinoma: case series and literature review
Paraffinoma is a rare and intriguing condition in medicine. In this disorder, an orbital lipogranulomatosis reaction is caused by the penetration of mineral oils (particularly paraffin) into the tissues surrou... … [Read more...] about Orbital and peri-ocular parffinoma: case series and literature review
Conjunctival squamous metaplasia on amniotic membrane in Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a case report
To present a case of conjunctival growth on the amniotic membrane and subsequent pathology revealing conjunctival squamous metaplasia in a patient with Stevens-Johnson syndrome. … [Read more...] about Conjunctival squamous metaplasia on amniotic membrane in Stevens-Johnson syndrome: a case report
Rapid posterior capsular opacification in two patients treated for negative dysphotopsias
Negative dysphotopsias (ND) are visual aberrations associated with in-the-bag optic intraocular lens (IOL) placement, causing arc-shaped or linear shadows. Reverse optic capture (ROC) is employed to prevent ND... … [Read more...] about Rapid posterior capsular opacification in two patients treated for negative dysphotopsias