Cornea and Contact Lens Q and A
The Lesser of Two Evils
Acanthamoeba keratitis patients may still be able to have refractive surgery but each procedure poses risks.
06/15/2019
Pinpointing the Problem
Amiodarone doesn’t usually have a significant effect on vision. But be more vigilant when it’s used in a patient with other acuity-reducing issues.
05/15/2019
Environmental Protection
External organisms cause more aggressive cases of microbial keratitis than those native to the eye. Daily disposable use reduces the risk.
04/15/2019
Twice the Conditions, Twice the Fun
While the presence of other corneal abnormalities makes things difficult for this keratoconus patient, CXL should be initiated as soon as disease progression is detected.
03/15/2019
Making the Leap
Avoiding corneal touch whenever possible when fitting scleral lenses helps minimize the risk of long-term ocular damage.
02/15/2019
The Latest and Greatest
Newly approved shingles vaccine Shingrix is a viable option for many elderly patients.
12/15/2018
Breaking Down Resistance
While non-responsiveness to drugs like acyclovir during herpes simplex treatment is rare, doctors must know how to proceed if they run into this problem.
11/20/2018
Delaying the Inevitable
With persistent epithelial defects, referring to a specialist may ultimately be the best option.
10/15/2018
Third Time’s the Charm?
Two graft failures later and a patient is running out of options.
09/15/2018
The Cut After Colonization
When patients have resistant organisms, should clinicians be resistant to LASIK?
08/15/2018
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