Posts From August, 2018

Trifocal vs. extended depth-of-focus IOLs: Which offers better vision outcomes?

This study compares the performance of 2 diffractive trifocal and 1 extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) IOLs. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 31 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Week in review: Bionic eye, steroid drops, urine test

This week, researchers create a bionic eye using a 3D printer, a newly approved steroid eyedrop may improve compliance and an inexpensive urine dipstick test detects river blindness. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 31 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Retinal nerve fiber layer thinning may herald the onset of dementia

This population-based study investigated the association between inner retinal layer thickness and dementia among Dutch adults. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 30 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Recall: CyPass microstent withdrawn amid concerns of endothelial cell loss

Alcon has issued a voluntary global recall of the CyPass microstent, effective immediately. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 29 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Higher laser power boosts trans-scleral cyclophotocoagulation success

This retrospective study assessed the treatment parameters used by 5 physicians performing transscleral diode cyclophotocoagulation (TCP) and compared resulting patient outcomes. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 29 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Standard, epi-off CXL yield comparable vision outcomes

This meta-analysis compared 1-year outcomes for standard versus transepithelial epithelium-off corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL). Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 28 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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High cellular yield via transscleral and transvitreal fine-needle aspiration biopsies

This study compared the cellular yield rate from transscleral and transvitreal fine-needle aspiration biopsies (FNAB) of small uveal melanoma. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 27 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Week in review: Lost lens, palm imager, realistic retina

This week, a displaced contact lens goes undetected for 28 years, a palm-sized imager lays bare individual photoreceptors and scientists unveil an ultrathin prosthesis that hugs the retina’s natural curves. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 24 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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Pediatric optic disc drusen tied to narrow scleral canal

This population-based study assessed the prevalence of optic disc drusen among children and explored whether ODD is associated with scleral canal diameter or fetal birth and pubertal parameters. Source: AAO

Posted on: Aug 24 2018
By: Saratoga Opthalmology
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FDA approves first neurotrophic keratitis drug

Following a priority review, the FDA has cleared cenergermin (Oxervate), a first-in-class treatment for moderate or severe neurotrophic keratitis. Source: AAO