:: CATARACT - Smaller phaco tip gives
greater intraoperative control
MICROCOAXIAL phacoemulsification performed using a 700-micron tip (MST Surgical) and a 1.8mm sleeve gives surgeons the benefit of a smaller incision with better fluidics and greater anterior chamber stability than using unsleeeved tips, according to Cyres K Mehta MD. - Download pdf here
MICROCOAXIAL phacoemulsification performed using a 700-micron tip (MST Surgical) and a 1.8mm sleeve gives surgeons the benefit of a smaller incision with better fluidics and greater anterior chamber stability than using unsleeeved tips, according to Cyres K Mehta MD. - Download pdf here
:: CATARACT - Capsular lavage for endophthalmitis
CAPSULAR bag lavage is a highly effective treatment option to combat postoperative low-grade endophthalmitis, reported researchers at the 22nd Congress of the German-speaking Society for Intraocular Lens Implantation, Interventional and Refractive Surgery (DGII). - Download pdf here
CAPSULAR bag lavage is a highly effective treatment option to combat postoperative low-grade endophthalmitis, reported researchers at the 22nd Congress of the German-speaking Society for Intraocular Lens Implantation, Interventional and Refractive Surgery (DGII). - Download pdf here
:: CATARACT - Nothing to fear but fear itself
PREOPERATIVE counselling is effective in reducing fear associated with visual sensations that some patients experience during cataract surgery, according to the results of a prospective, randomised, controlled, double-masked study conducted by Colin S H Tan, MD, and colleagues from the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. - Download pdf here
PREOPERATIVE counselling is effective in reducing fear associated with visual sensations that some patients experience during cataract surgery, according to the results of a prospective, randomised, controlled, double-masked study conducted by Colin S H Tan, MD, and colleagues from the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute,Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore. - Download pdf here
:: CATARACT - Textured surgical gloves linked to
TASS outbreaks
THE experiences of four Canadian cataract surgery centres affected by extensive, prolonged outbreaks of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) suggests that surgeons might be wise to consider textured surgical gloves among the possible causes when investigating a TASS epidemic, according to Simon P Holland,MD. - Download pdf here
THE experiences of four Canadian cataract surgery centres affected by extensive, prolonged outbreaks of toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS) suggests that surgeons might be wise to consider textured surgical gloves among the possible causes when investigating a TASS epidemic, according to Simon P Holland,MD. - Download pdf here
:: CATARACT - Focusing on inflammation control bodes
well for cataract surgery in uveitic eyes
CATARACT surgery performed in eyes with uveitis can result in excellent outcomes with the use of contemporary surgical techniques and technology combined with special care to control intraocular inflammation, according to the experience of ophthalmologists from the Cornea and Ocular Inflammation Unit of the Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain. - Download pdf here
CATARACT surgery performed in eyes with uveitis can result in excellent outcomes with the use of contemporary surgical techniques and technology combined with special care to control intraocular inflammation, according to the experience of ophthalmologists from the Cornea and Ocular Inflammation Unit of the Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain. - Download pdf here
:: CATARACT - Promising results with light-adjustable
implant in European trials
THE Calhoun Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) has demonstrated a high level of predictability, stability and safety for myopic and hyperopic adjustment, according to preliminary results from a European study coordinated by the European medical director of the project Jose L Güell from Barcelona, presented here by Francois Malecaze MD. - Download pdf here
THE Calhoun Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) has demonstrated a high level of predictability, stability and safety for myopic and hyperopic adjustment, according to preliminary results from a European study coordinated by the European medical director of the project Jose L Güell from Barcelona, presented here by Francois Malecaze MD. - Download pdf here
:: CATARACT - Against-the-rule astigmatism associated
with pseudophakic pseudoaccommodation
IN PATIENTS with mild to moderate against-the-rule astigmatism who are undergoing cataract surgery with implantation of a monofocal posterior chamber IOL, preserving the astigmatism and aiming for a slightly myopic postoperative refraction appears to increase their likelihood of benefiting from pseudophakic pseudoaccommodation, according to the results of a study conducted at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill. - Download pdf here
IN PATIENTS with mild to moderate against-the-rule astigmatism who are undergoing cataract surgery with implantation of a monofocal posterior chamber IOL, preserving the astigmatism and aiming for a slightly myopic postoperative refraction appears to increase their likelihood of benefiting from pseudophakic pseudoaccommodation, according to the results of a study conducted at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill. - Download pdf here
:: CATARACT - Refined surgical techniques help in
management of posterior polar cataracts
POSTERIOR polar cataracts (PPC) are relatively uncommon yet they pose a significant challenge to the cataract surgeon and may result in posterior capsule rupture if not handled in the correct manner, according to Mahipal S Sachdev MD - Download pdf here
POSTERIOR polar cataracts (PPC) are relatively uncommon yet they pose a significant challenge to the cataract surgeon and may result in posterior capsule rupture if not handled in the correct manner, according to Mahipal S Sachdev MD - Download pdf here
:: CONFERENCE REPORT - Maximising astigmatism
correction in cataract surgery
MULTIPLE options exist for astigmatism correction in cataract surgery.At a session during the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 chaired by Drs Noel Alpins and Stanley Chi, speakers provided pearls and discussed pitfalls associated with corneal incisional techniques and toric IOLs. - Download pdf here
MULTIPLE options exist for astigmatism correction in cataract surgery.At a session during the World Ophthalmology Congress 2008 chaired by Drs Noel Alpins and Stanley Chi, speakers provided pearls and discussed pitfalls associated with corneal incisional techniques and toric IOLs. - Download pdf here
:: CORNEA - Application of nerve growth factors
enhances corneal healing
THE application of nerve growth factors to the corneal surface may enhance the regeneration of epithelial tissue in eyes with ocular surface disease and may improve the success of corneal grafts, said Friedrich E Kruse MD, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany. - Download pdf here
THE application of nerve growth factors to the corneal surface may enhance the regeneration of epithelial tissue in eyes with ocular surface disease and may improve the success of corneal grafts, said Friedrich E Kruse MD, University of Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany. - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - JCRS Highlights
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery jointly published by the ESCRS and ASCRS - Download pdf here
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery jointly published by the ESCRS and ASCRS - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - In Your Good Books
Textbook provides comprehensive ophthalmic knowledge for general physicians - Download pdf here
Textbook provides comprehensive ophthalmic knowledge for general physicians - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Practice Management
Every doctor gets into medicine to meet patient needs. But not every reimbursement system supports the resources needed to meet the needs of patients with complex problems. - Download pdf here
Every doctor gets into medicine to meet patient needs. But not every reimbursement system supports the resources needed to meet the needs of patients with complex problems. - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Special Report
German ophthalmologists wary about effects of 'new structures of care' on health system - Download pdf here
German ophthalmologists wary about effects of 'new structures of care' on health system - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Journal Watch
Vision science highlights from the world’s leading journals of medicine and science - Download pdf here
Vision science highlights from the world’s leading journals of medicine and science - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - EU Matters
Proposed EU directive to harmonise access to ophthalmology services throughout Europe - Download pdf here
Proposed EU directive to harmonise access to ophthalmology services throughout Europe - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Bio-Ophthalmology
HIV protease inhibitors may find use in treatment of retinal degeneration - Download pdf here
HIV protease inhibitors may find use in treatment of retinal degeneration - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Comment
‘Super vision’ is not a goal any more as mid-distance vision and reading become more important with ageing - Download pdf here
‘Super vision’ is not a goal any more as mid-distance vision and reading become more important with ageing - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Conference Report
WOC looks forward to future of refractive surgery in 2020 - Download pdf here
WOC looks forward to future of refractive surgery in 2020 - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Conference Report
Update on features, performance and applications of femtosecond lasers - Download pdf here
Update on features, performance and applications of femtosecond lasers - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Letter from America
American Medical Association seeks limits on 'medical tourism' Patients should not be pressured to leave US for care, national physician body says - Download pdf here
American Medical Association seeks limits on 'medical tourism' Patients should not be pressured to leave US for care, national physician body says - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Special Report
A nurse's personal drive incites enormous progress in eye care for Cape Town's underprivileged - Download pdf here
A nurse's personal drive incites enormous progress in eye care for Cape Town's underprivileged - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - Newsmaker Interview… Manfred Tetz
Manfred Tetz MD is professor of ophthalmology and director of the Surgical Eye-Center-Spreebogen Berlin. He is also scientific director of the recently founded Berlin Eye Research Institute (BERI), a centre focusing on the pathological analysis of intraocular lenses and other implantable ocular biodevices, and the investigation of new ophthalmic technologies. - Download pdf here
Manfred Tetz MD is professor of ophthalmology and director of the Surgical Eye-Center-Spreebogen Berlin. He is also scientific director of the recently founded Berlin Eye Research Institute (BERI), a centre focusing on the pathological analysis of intraocular lenses and other implantable ocular biodevices, and the investigation of new ophthalmic technologies. - Download pdf here
:: FEATURES - EU Matters
Proposed EU directive to harmonise access to ophthalmology services throughout Europe - Download pdf here
Proposed EU directive to harmonise access to ophthalmology services throughout Europe - Download pdf here
:: GUEST EDITORIAL - The ESCRS Congress has developed a unique style
and a very high standard of scientific debate
The XXVI ESCRS Congress in Berlin will be one of the highlights of the year for European ophthalmologists and for our friends and colleagues all over the world. - Download pdf here
The XXVI ESCRS Congress in Berlin will be one of the highlights of the year for European ophthalmologists and for our friends and colleagues all over the world. - Download pdf here
:: NEWS IN BRIEF - French Society of Ophthalmology places
emphasis on greater international cooperation
Some 6,000 ophthalmologists from all over the world attended this year’s French Society of Ophthalmology (SFO) meeting in Paris. Under the presidency of Joseph Colin MD, the 2008 SFO meeting offered its members a more streamlined and thematically targeted scientific programme.As in previous years, the SFO meeting occurred simultaneously with the French Implant and Refractive Surgery Association (SAFIR) - Download pdf here
Some 6,000 ophthalmologists from all over the world attended this year’s French Society of Ophthalmology (SFO) meeting in Paris. Under the presidency of Joseph Colin MD, the 2008 SFO meeting offered its members a more streamlined and thematically targeted scientific programme.As in previous years, the SFO meeting occurred simultaneously with the French Implant and Refractive Surgery Association (SAFIR) - Download pdf here
:: OCULAR UPDATE - US refractive trends: thinner flaps,
thicker stroma, more RLE and IntraLase
US SURGEONS appear to be getting more cautious about LASIK candidates, and are opting for less-invasive techniques, according to data from the 11th annual survey of ASCRS members. And there is still strong resistance to intracameral antibiotic use despite the landmark ESCRS study showing it reduces the chance of endophthalmitis, survey results suggest. - Download pdf here
US SURGEONS appear to be getting more cautious about LASIK candidates, and are opting for less-invasive techniques, according to data from the 11th annual survey of ASCRS members. And there is still strong resistance to intracameral antibiotic use despite the landmark ESCRS study showing it reduces the chance of endophthalmitis, survey results suggest. - Download pdf here
:: OCULAR UPDATE - Visual prosthetic research starting
to come into focus
AS A treatment for neural blindness, prosthetic devices interfacing with the retina, optic nerve, lateral geniculate body, or visual cortex offer the theoretical potential to improve visual capability. - Download pdf here
AS A treatment for neural blindness, prosthetic devices interfacing with the retina, optic nerve, lateral geniculate body, or visual cortex offer the theoretical potential to improve visual capability. - Download pdf here
:: OCULAR UPDATE - Cataract is the leading cause of blindness
in China, Beijing Eye Study finds
THE Beijing Eye Study is a prospective epidemiologic cohort study that was carried out in North China in 2001 and 2006 to assess the prevalence of eye disease in the Beijing population. - Download pdf here
THE Beijing Eye Study is a prospective epidemiologic cohort study that was carried out in North China in 2001 and 2006 to assess the prevalence of eye disease in the Beijing population. - Download pdf here
:: REFRACTIVE (LASER) - Epi-LASIK best surface ablation
procedure for pain and visual recovery
THE results of thin-flap LASIK may be better than those of surface ablations in terms of postoperative pain and speed of visual recovery, but surface ablations, especially epi-LASIK, are better at preserving the biomechanical integrity of the cornea and induce fewer aberrations, according to the results of a study presented at the 12th Winter Refractive Surgery Meeting of the ESCRS. - Download pdf here
THE results of thin-flap LASIK may be better than those of surface ablations in terms of postoperative pain and speed of visual recovery, but surface ablations, especially epi-LASIK, are better at preserving the biomechanical integrity of the cornea and induce fewer aberrations, according to the results of a study presented at the 12th Winter Refractive Surgery Meeting of the ESCRS. - Download pdf here
:: REFRACTIVE (LASER) - Gentian violet marker linked to
diffuse lamellar keratitis outbreak
REFRACTIVE surgeons at the Singapore National Eye Centre investigating an outbreak of diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) identified an association with the gentian violet Codman Surgical Marker Pens (Johnson & Johnson) used to ink the corneal marker. - Download pdf here
REFRACTIVE surgeons at the Singapore National Eye Centre investigating an outbreak of diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) identified an association with the gentian violet Codman Surgical Marker Pens (Johnson & Johnson) used to ink the corneal marker. - Download pdf here
:: REFRACTIVE (LASER) - Getting to ‘20/happy’: US study will examine
LASIK quality-of-life outcomes
BARBARA Berney calls herself the poster child for botched LASIK. She’s only about -1.0 dioptre in her left eye and near plano in the right. But with decentred ablations, large pupils and a 200 micron flap and just 210 microns of stroma on the right, and a 210 micron flap and less than 200 microns residual stroma on the left, she says her vision is like looking through waxed paper. - Download pdf here
BARBARA Berney calls herself the poster child for botched LASIK. She’s only about -1.0 dioptre in her left eye and near plano in the right. But with decentred ablations, large pupils and a 200 micron flap and just 210 microns of stroma on the right, and a 210 micron flap and less than 200 microns residual stroma on the left, she says her vision is like looking through waxed paper. - Download pdf here
:: REFRACTIVE (LENS) - What do you do for patients with
recalled phakic IOLs?
THE recent decision by French regulatory authorities to withdraw certain anglesupported phakic IOLs from the market has left many questions for clinicians, not least what to do with patients who may already have the lenses in place. Prof Joseph Colin, chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Bordeaux, reviews the best course of action. - Download pdf here
THE recent decision by French regulatory authorities to withdraw certain anglesupported phakic IOLs from the market has left many questions for clinicians, not least what to do with patients who may already have the lenses in place. Prof Joseph Colin, chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Bordeaux, reviews the best course of action. - Download pdf here
:: RETINA - Jury is still out on HRT vs. AMD says new
analysis of Nurses’ Health Study
CONTROVERSY continues to swirl around the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). - Download pdf here
CONTROVERSY continues to swirl around the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in postmenopausal women to protect against the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). - Download pdf here
:: RETINA - Retinal implants show promise for sustained
drug delivery to the back of the eye
RETINAL implants which are capable of delivering a sustained dose of corticosteroid to the back of the eye over several months or even years may offer patients a safe and effective treatment for macular oedema in the near future, according to Baruch D Kupperman MD, PhD. - Download pdf here
RETINAL implants which are capable of delivering a sustained dose of corticosteroid to the back of the eye over several months or even years may offer patients a safe and effective treatment for macular oedema in the near future, according to Baruch D Kupperman MD, PhD. - Download pdf here
:: RETINA - Retreatment indications need to be
defined for neovascular AMD
WHILE there has been a significant improvement in therapeutic approaches to the treatment of exudative AMD in recent years, there are still many unresolved issues in terms of the optimal number and frequency of injections, the overall duration of the treatment, and the best means to identify retreatment indications, according to Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth MD. - Download pdf here
WHILE there has been a significant improvement in therapeutic approaches to the treatment of exudative AMD in recent years, there are still many unresolved issues in terms of the optimal number and frequency of injections, the overall duration of the treatment, and the best means to identify retreatment indications, according to Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth MD. - Download pdf here
:: RETINA - Anti-VEGF compounds augur well for
diabetic retinopathy treatment
HAVING generated much interest in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, anti-angiogenic drugs such as pegaptanib sodium (Macugen, Pfizer Inc.), ranibizumab (Lucentis, Genentech) and bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) are also showing considerable promise in both slowing and relieving the effects of diabetic retinopathy - Download pdf here
HAVING generated much interest in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, anti-angiogenic drugs such as pegaptanib sodium (Macugen, Pfizer Inc.), ranibizumab (Lucentis, Genentech) and bevacizumab (Avastin, Genentech) are also showing considerable promise in both slowing and relieving the effects of diabetic retinopathy - Download pdf here
:: RETINA - Combined vitrectomy and cataract surgery
delivers good results in elderly patients
PARS plana vitrectomy (PPV) combined with cataract surgery may offer a safe and effective approach to managing a variety of vitreoretinal diseases in patients over the age of 60, according to a German study presented here. - Download pdf here
PARS plana vitrectomy (PPV) combined with cataract surgery may offer a safe and effective approach to managing a variety of vitreoretinal diseases in patients over the age of 60, according to a German study presented here. - Download pdf here
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