Five most-read OSN blogs in July

OSN bloggers share their opinions on ophthalmology’s hottest topics. This month, topics ranged from the FDA approval of Shire’s lifitegrast ophthalmic solution to a surgical technique video demonstrating the treatment of a patient with pseudophacocele.

Here are the five most-read blogs published on Healio.com/OSN:

1. Shire ’ s Xiidra (lifitegrast) approved

Darrell E. White, MD, shares his thoughts on the FDA approval of Shire’s Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of dry eye disease. Read more

2. In pseudoexfoliation, operate early and often, and consider a stent

John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, gives three reasons to operate earlier rather than later on eyes with pseudoexfoliation, which can present significant surgical and late postoperative challenges with cataract surgery. Read more

3 . I know this may sound strange, Mrs. Smith, but how about we decrease your medications today?

Savak “ Sev ” Teymoorian, MD, MBA, discusses three cases in which he would suggest selective laser trabeculoplasty to his glaucoma patients to better manage their disease and improve their quality of life. Read more

4 . Traumatic pseudophacocele

In this video, Priya Narang, MS, demonstrates how she treats a patient with pseudophacocele, an extrusion of an IOL into the subconjunctival space. Read more

5. World Ophthalmology Congress online

Helgi David Björnsson, MD, talks about a website dedicated to sessions from the World Ophthalmology Congress. Read more