Cornea
Meta-Analysis Confirms Epi-off CXL Effective at Curbing Ectasia Progression
The number of patients experiencing significant refractive worsening was reduced nearly fourfold. This was consistently seen over mean follow-up of 2.4 years, but long-term durability still needs to be established.
06/28/2024
Consider Age and Kmax Asymmetry for Keratoconus
These variables may help predict progression risk, researchers say.
06/26/2024
HZO Recurrence Common, More Episodes Increase Vision Loss Risk
Close monitoring is needed to prevent this course, especially for those with factors identified with repeated outbreaks, study finds.
06/25/2024
Study Shows Good AL Slowing from Ortho-K Lenses—When It Works
Subjects demonstrated 0.24mm average reduction compared to controls. However, one quarter of kids still experienced high rates of progression and one third had only modest benefit.
06/24/2024
Study Explores Reasons for Ortho-K Discontinuation
A small study found notable levels of dropout at six months, owing to visual complications and regimen frustrations.
06/21/2024
Backward Light Scatter Most Influential on Visual Function in Fuchs’
Development of confluent guttae and higher-order aberrations seemed to affect acuity the most, study finds. AS-OCT didn’t seem to help with assessment.
06/14/2024
Combined OCT, Tomography Detects Keratoconus in Adolescents Better
Epithelial remodeling may precede changes to anterior corneal surface topography, and identification could enable earlier diagnosis, study finds.
06/12/2024
Emergency Eyecare Most Often for Painful but Non–Vision Threatening Conditions
In 42% of outpatient visits and 67% of ED visits, eye pain was the primary reason for seeking care.
06/10/2024
Corneal Volume of Central 3mm May be Valuable in Detecting Keratoconus
Progressive thinning of this area was an indication used for diagnosing and classifying type and severity of the condition.
06/07/2024
Obese Individuals Develop Fuchs’ Dystrophy Sooner
Study also shows that smoking and diabetes are risk factors for the development of more severe stages of the condition.
06/07/2024
Upcoming Events
August 14, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, and David Chin Yee, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
September 8, 2024
Ocular Surface Symposium
Location: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
Presenter: Paul Karpecki, OD
September 9, 2024
The 3 I's of Geographic Atrophy: Imaging, Identification, and Intervention
Location: Virtual
Presenters: Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, and Lucas Lindsell, OD, MD
Webinar: 8:30pm ET
Sponsored by Apellis
