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3-D printed corneas top ophthalmology story in June
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Newcastle University’s announcement that researchers had successfully created a 3-D printed human cornea was the most-read article on Healio.com/OSN in June. Other top stories included an FDA approval and a clinical trial update.
Here are the top five stories of the month:
3-D printed corneas an ‘ exciting ’ breakthrough
Researchers at Newcastle University in the United Kingdom have created human corneas using a 3-D printer and stem cells. Read more.
First patient enrolled in enVista MX60EF trifocal IOL trial
The multicenter, randomized study is evaluating the efficacy and safety of the lens. It will include more than 500 patients undergoing bilateral cataract surgery who are randomly assigned to receive the trifocal IOL or the enVista MX60E monofocal IOL. Read more.
FDA approves iDESIGN Refractive Studio for LASIK
The iDESIGN, which uses topography-integrated, wavefront-guided technology, allows physicians to take precise measurements of both the inside and outside of the eye to personalize the LASIK procedure to each patient. Read more.
Multi-ingredient artificial tear may manage post-LASIK dry eye
A novel preservative-free multi-ingredient formulation of artificial tears showed comparable efficacy but superior benefit in uncorrected vision in the management of dry eye after LASIK vs. standard carboxymethylcellulose 0.5% treatment. Read more.
Telling it like it is about cataract surgery with no restrictions
The Cataract Surgery: Telling It Like It Is meeting will feature cutting-edge video presentations and wet labs that are not bound to CME guidelines. Read more.