Understanding Glaucoma Genetics

Methods for gene discovery and implications for understanding disease mechanisms and improving patient care. Cheryl Guttman Krader reports from ARVO 2022 in Denver, Colorado, USA

Author: Cheryl Guttman Krader

Milan – Fashion, Food, Finance…and Ophthalmology

What’s on the menu at the 40th Congress of the ESCRS?

Author: EuroTimes

Eponymous Ophthalmologists: Ernst Fuchs

The Viennese ocular physician and pathologist who wrote the book.

Author: EuroTimes

Oxygen Breathes New Life into KC Management

Since the approval of corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus (KC) management, several modifications of the original epithelium-off Dresden CXL protocol have been described to overcome the shortcomings of treatment duration and patient discomfort while aiming for equal outcomes.

Author: Dermot McGrath

Explanted Multifocal IOLs in a Very Demanding Patient

Potential role for functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Dermot McGrath reports from Paris.

Author: Dermot McGrath

Ménage à Trois: Sex, Sex Steroids, and Dry Eye Disease

New insights could lead to therapeutics innovations. Clare Quigley MD reports from Kilkenny, Ireland

Author: Clare Quigley

Combined Surgery for Cataract and ERM—Yes or No?

ESCRS symposium looks to the future of ophthalmology.

Author: Howard Larkin

iNovation is Coming Soon

ESCRS symposium looks to the future of ophthalmology.

Ukraine Update

The latest news on the Russian offensive strongly suggests the war will continue for months, if not years. ESCRS support, along with that of WSOPRS and BSOPRS, will remain important and frequently critical throughout this period.

Making Brown Eyes Blue

Laser treatment shows promise for permanent iris colour change. Dermot McGrath reports from the French Implant and Refractive Surgery Association (SAFIR) Annual Meeting in Paris.

Author: Dermot McGrath

High-Tech Eye Tech

Head-up 3D helmet could increase surgical precision while enhancing surgeon comfort. Howard Larkin reports.

Author: Howard Larkin

New Fellowship Programme Promotes Excellence in Refractive Surgery

A new global fellowship programme represents a timely and highly relevant means of promoting refractive surgery through education, research, management, and patient care, according to the first European ophthalmologist selected to the programme.

Early Intervention Improves Outcomes in Fungal Keratitis

Difficult access to natamycin continues to hinder treatment. Dermot McGrath reports.

Author: Dermot McGrath

FLACS Safe for Glaucoma?

Patient condition should govern use of FLACS and multifocal lenses. Howard Larkin reports.

Author: Howard Larkin

Easee Shows Promise for Post-Cataract Surgery

Web-based tool provides accurate postoperative visual acuity measurements. Roibeárd O’hÉineacháin reports.

Author: Roibeard O’hEineachain

Pack-CXL Before Antimicrobials

Evaluating a possible first-line option for treating infectious keratitis. Roibeárd O’hÉineacháin reports.

Author: Roibeard O’hEineachain