November 01, 2024 1 min watch CHICAGO — In this video, Joan W. Miller, MD, chair of ophthalmology at Mass Eye and Ear, discusses highlights from the AAO meeting. One topic that Miller found interesting centered on appropriate endpoints for clinical trials in geographic atrophy (GA). “The bar has been set at an anatomic endpoint, so … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Experts consider endpoints for clinical trials in geographic atrophy
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Innovation Series: Expanding access to eye care, advice for aspiring innovators from DMEI ophthalmology residents (part 3)
In this third of an exclusive three-part Ophthalmology Times EyePod podcast series on innovation, we continue our discussion with Jibran Sharieff, MD (PGY-2), and Brandon Kingrey, MD (PGY-3), who are residents at the Dean McGee Eye Institute (DMEI)/University of Oklahoma Department of Ophthalmology in Oklahoma City. They recently won second place at the Eyecelerator competition … [Read more...] about Innovation Series: Expanding access to eye care, advice for aspiring innovators from DMEI ophthalmology residents (part 3)
Atypical and giant proliferating pilomatrixoma of the eyelid: a clinicopathological report
Pilomatrixoma is an uncommon benign skin neoplasm originating from the hair follicle. Here, we report a rare case of giant and atypical proliferating pilomatrixoma affecting the eyelid. … [Read more...] about Atypical and giant proliferating pilomatrixoma of the eyelid: a clinicopathological report
VIDEO: Study shows low risk for complications from corneal cross-linking
October 31, 2024 2 min watch CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, Zeba A. Syed, MD, discusses results of a study conducted at Wills Eye Hospital that examined corneal cross-linking complications in more than 900 patients. The research highlights the safety of the procedure, with about a 3% risk for a nonhealing epithelial defect and about a … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Study shows low risk for complications from corneal cross-linking
VIDEO: Vevye ‘changing the landscape’ in treatment of dry eye
October 31, 2024 1 min watch CHICAGO — In this Healio Video Perspective from the AAO meeting, Ranjan P. Malhotra, MD, FACS, discusses how Vevye, a higher-concentration formulation of cyclosporine, is “changing the landscape” in dry eye. Vevye (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution 0.1%, Harrow) addresses the tolerability issue faced by patients with dry eye, as it offers a … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Vevye ‘changing the landscape’ in treatment of dry eye
Intense pulsed light for treatment of dry eye disease
In a retrospective study of patients with refractory dry eye who had exhausted conventional treatment and elected to receive intense pulsed light and meibomian gland expression (IPL/MGX), 58% of patients' symptoms improved from as much as 25% to more than 50% after treatment.Study results were published in Cornea in 2016.1According to a Mayo Clinic news release, Joanne F. Shen, … [Read more...] about Intense pulsed light for treatment of dry eye disease
Researchers receive $6.4 million grant from NEI to seek new treatment for blindness-causing diseases
Christopher Cioffi, PhD, Thomas and Constance D’Ambra Professor in Organic Chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is collaborating with Konstantin Petrukhin, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmic Science at Columbia University, to develop compounds to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt disease.Their research has led to the identification of an … [Read more...] about Researchers receive $6.4 million grant from NEI to seek new treatment for blindness-causing diseases
Dropless cataract surgery: Shifting paradigm in postoperative care
Cataract surgery has undergone transformational advancements in recent years, and one notable innovation is the adoption of dropless cataract surgery. This technique aims to eliminate the need for postoperative topical eye drops, streamlining the recovery process and potentially improving patient adherence. This article reviews the principles behind dropless cataract surgery, … [Read more...] about Dropless cataract surgery: Shifting paradigm in postoperative care
Considerations Regarding Association of Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy—Reply
In Reply We appreciate the thoughtful commentaries about our article. Our study leveraged 2 critical attributes: the expertise of neuro-ophthalmologists and a manual record review to ensure diagnostic accuracy. But, reasonable questions were raised about other methods. … [Read more...] about Considerations Regarding Association of Semaglutide and Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy—Reply
Economic Burden of Late-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Bulgaria, Germany, and the US
This economic evaluation study estimates the economic burden of late-stage age-related macular degeneration in 3 countries. … [Read more...] about Economic Burden of Late-Stage Age-Related Macular Degeneration in Bulgaria, Germany, and the US