Cornea/External Disease News

FRANKFURT, Germany — The ELZA epi-on corneal cross-linking protocol provides biomechanical stiffening comparable to epi-off CXL, without iontophoresis or additional oxygen, in the office at the slit lamp.

There are many different types of dry eye disease clinics in North America. No matter what type of practice you might have, it is highly likely that practicing your subspecialty became measurably easier in 2023.

FRANKFURT, Germany — Intrastromal lamellar keratoplasty combined with collagen cross-linking enhances the tectonic stability and biomechanical strength of keratoconic corneas while flattening the cornea and improving visual acuity.

FRANKFURT, Germany — Corneal allogenic intrastromal ring segment implantation has more flattening effect on the cone when performed in corneas that have not previously undergone corneal cross-linking, according to a study.

FRANKFURT, Germany — Proxymetacaine drops are one strategy to reduce postoperative pain after epi-off cross-linking, according to a study conducted at a U.K. hospital.

FRANKFURT, Germany — A study evaluated the outcomes of three surgical procedures for advanced pellucid marginal degeneration, namely sliding keratoplasty, sliding keratoplasty with relaxing incisions and sector lamellar keratoplasty.

Healio | OSN Chief Medical Editor Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, a leader in corneal, cataract, refractive and laser surgery, has been appointed as founder and chairman of Surface Ophthalmics, according to a press release.

FRANKFURT, Germany — A novel technique using a SMILE lenticule to increase corneal thickness during ultraviolet irradiation allows for effective corneal collagen cross-linking in thin corneas.

FRANKFURT, Germany — Corneal cross-linking proved to be an effective alternative treatment for recurrent corneal erosion syndrome and offered relief from symptoms without recurrence at 1 year.

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals has launched a campaign for Xdemvy to raise consumer awareness about Demodex blepharitis, according to a press release.