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Physicians sort out pros and cons of several new IOLs on the market
WEBNov 12, 2021 · The new IOL in the EDoF category is the AcrySof IQ Vivity (Alcon). The Vivity uses wavefront-shaping technology on its anterior surface that elongates the depth of focus, giving about a 1.5 D range of vision. Because it is a nondiffractive lens, risks of glare and halos are minimized and quality of vision is better than with a multifocal IOL.
Breaking down the dorzolamide shortage - Ophthalmology Times
WEBAug 9, 2019 · Essentially, brimonidine 0.1% (Alphagan P, Allergan) is often a reasonable substitution for dorzolamide, while brimonidine-timolol (Combigan, Allergan) is an ideal substitution for dorzolamide-timolol shortages, assuming no brimonidine allergy. Certainly, the dorzolamide shortage has helped us view branded pharmaceutical companies in …
Dry eye paradise: FDA green-lights Miebo as first and only eye …
WEBJun 21, 2023 · According to the companies, perfluorohexyloctane ophthalmic solution is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for DED that directly targets tear evaporation instead of tear formation. Formerly known as NOV03, the drug was developed by Novaliq, and Bausch + Lomb attained exclusive licensing in the United States and Canada in 2019. 12.
The who, what, when, why and how of selective laser trabeculoplasty
WEBDec 1, 2015 · Laser trabeculoplasty is a minimally invasive laser therapy that helps regulate aqueous outflow. Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration in 2001 and is currently the most commonly performed laser trabeculoplasty procedure because of its good safety profile.
EDTA chelation provides solution for band keratopathy
WEBOct 15, 2005 · Baltimore—Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) chelation offers a low-tech, low-cost, effective treatment for calcific band keratopathy associated with chronic uveitis and other disorders, said James P. Dunn, MD, at the Current Concepts in Ophthalmology meeting, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Ophthalmology Times.
FDA approves IPL device to manage dry eye disease
WEBApril 29, 2021. By David Hutton. Article. After receiving FDA approval for its IPL device, Lumenis Ltd. announced that it is launching OptiLight, a bright solution for dry eyes. The FDA has granted De Novo authorization to Lumenis Ltd. for its newest IPL device for improving signs of dry eye disease due to meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD).
Early clinical experience with next-generation lens
WEBMar 13, 2021 · Early clinical experience with next-generation lens. March 13, 2021. By Cheryl Guttman Krader, BS, Pharm. Publication. Article. Digital Edition Ophthalmology Times: March 15, 2021. Volume 46. Issue 5. One surgeon shares the early results of his experience using the new TECNIS Eyhance and TECNIS Eyhance Toric II IOLs in performing the first post ...
Myths and misconceptions about autologous serum for dry eye
WEBJun 22, 2020 · Special to Ophthalmology Times® Autologous serum eye drops (ASEDs) have become a mainstay of therapy for certain categories of patients with dry eye and those with underlying immunologic disease or poor epithelial healing.. The logistics of prescribing ASEDs have changed dramatically in the past few years, making their use far more convenient for patients and physicians alike.
Keys to integrating, interpreting different types of OCT scans
WEBJun 23, 2019 · Integrating the different OCT scans sometimes yields better results than using only one technique. Dr. Shen cited research that combining BMO-MRW and RNFL showed slightly better diagnostic power for preperimetric glaucoma than ether parameter alone. Wide-field RNFL thickness mapping, which includes both …