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Mashup Score: 1For patients with aniridia, consider artificial iris implant - 13 day(s) ago
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Consider using an artificial iris implant in patients with congenital or acquired aniridia, Karolinne M. Rocha, MD, PhD, told Healio at Kiawah Eye.An implant allows ophthalmologists to perform certain suture techniques in cases in which this normally would not be possible. Rocha overviewed the types of devices and reviewed surgical techniques.
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The prevalence and severity of refractive and corneal astigmatism in children rose after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
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❗NEW❗ The prevalence of #astigmatism in children continued to increase in the years after the relaxation of COVID restrictions, according to a study in @JAMAOphth. https://t.co/N3YccuVnqR #OcularSurgeryNews https://t.co/FDyJZE32HZ
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Mashup Score: 3Multifocal IOLs are not for everyone - 15 day(s) ago
In the U.S. market, we currently have three newer multifocal IOLs approved for use: the Alcon Clareon PanOptix Pro, the Johnson & Johnson Vision Tecnis Odyssey and the Bausch + Lomb enVista Envy.These IOL designs have similarities: They all split the incoming light to provide a large degree of spectacle independence, and they all provide a wide range of uncorrected vision from near to
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Surgeons should avoid implanting multifocal IOLs in certain patients. Dr. Uday Devgan is back with key pearls for these lenses. His advice? Set reasonable expectations. https://t.co/QlRK5X9Qzi #OcularSurgeryNews @devgan https://t.co/rDMu0jRgR1
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Mashup Score: 3Stable rotational alignment needed for toric IOLs - 15 day(s) ago
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this exclusive Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, P. Dee Stephenson, MD, FACS, discusses toric IOL rotation and tips for achieving the correct alignment.Stephenson offered recommendations on the tools she uses and said the most important factor is to have stable refraction. That way, a surgeon can find where the alignment is off.
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At #KiawahEye, P. Dee Stephenson, MD, FACS, provided pearls on toric IOL rotation and fixing misaligned lenses. Stable refraction is needed for toric IOLs, she said. https://t.co/u9kJ53mKpy @KiawahEye https://t.co/Eyy0ghK8KD
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Mashup Score: 2Free CME | Healio - 15 day(s) ago
Advance your clinical knowledge and earn free CME credits online at Healio.com. Choose from hundreds of activities and print your CME certificates instantly.
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CME That Fits Right Into Your Summer Plans 🏝️ Soak Up the Sun and CME Credits This Summer! https://t.co/6M9zfY9Zy7 https://t.co/pVjwWkH3Kg
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Mashup Score: 3BLOG: Update on generic cyclosporine A 0.05% - 16 day(s) ago
At SkyVision, we have found that generic cyclosporine A 0.05% in a lipid emulsion is not a prescription that can be written and forgotten.
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The efficacy and side effect profile of cyclosporine A 0.05% is significantly affected by the vehicle that delivers it to the ocular surface. Dr. Darrell White takes a look at “generic #Restasis” prescriptions.👇 https://t.co/SxkHEVbUYr #OcularSurgeryNews @DarrellWhite https://t.co/puhQfYsB5M
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I was fascinated to learn a few years ago that AI could reliably determine the sex of an individual when analyzing a fundus photograph. The key difference between the sexes was the size and distribution of the retinal veins and arteries. So, the anatomy of women’s and men’s eyes are not identical, with women having a slightly smaller and less vascular eye.
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"The anatomy of women’s and men’s eyes are not identical." Dr. Richard Lindstrom gives his commentary on @GoHealio | OSN's recent deep dive into the differences between the #eyes of men and women. https://t.co/QDle9AiGhz #OcularSurgeryNews #Vision https://t.co/A4IZADH3Yi
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Mashup Score: 1Jennifer Loh, MD, shares preferred technique for IOL exchange - 16 day(s) ago
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — In this exclusive Healio Video Perspective from Kiawah Eye, Jennifer M. Loh, MD, discusses her technique for IOL exchange.While there are several ways to remove an IOL, Loh’s preferred method has four steps: separating the anterior capsule from the IOL, freeing the IOL from the capsular bag and ensuring the haptics are movable, inserting the new IOL in the bag
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From #KiawahEye: There are options when it comes to IOL exchange, but Jennifer M. Loh, MD, has a preference. Find out more.🔗 https://t.co/DjXuwxIhy5 #OcularSurgeryNews @KiawahEye https://t.co/MqbPuYQIlh
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SALT LAKE CITY — In this Healio Video Perspective from the ARVO meeting, SriniVas R. Sadda, MD, FARVO, discusses a long-term study evaluating MCO-010 for the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.
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❗From #ARVO2025❗ Patients with retinitis pigmentosa treated with MCO-010 had improved visual acuity through 126 weeks. Full video.🔗 https://t.co/xtCWgFXWCT #OcularSurgeryNews @ARVOinfo https://t.co/9p23TGdrSl
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SEVILLE, Spain — Do surgeons feel comfortable offering vitrectomy as a treatment for floaters? What is their attitude toward patients who are affected to the point of seeking surgery despite the risks involved? Two surgeons with different views debated this issue at the Congress on Controversies in Ophthalmology.
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Do surgeons feel comfortable offering #vitrectomy as a treatment for floaters? Two surgeons with different views debated this issue at #COPHy. Read here to learn more.👇 https://t.co/D2IElwXl2E #OcularSurgeryNews #Vision https://t.co/ofz5lUnWzR
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Managing patients with aniridia? Consider an artificial #iris implant. Dr. Karolinne M. Rocha (@karolinnemr) shared tips and tricks with @GoHealio.👇 https://t.co/ankL94pVf4 #OcularSurgeryNews #Ophthalmology @KiawahEye https://t.co/ogI90L2ujx