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Speaker reviews surgical treatment protocols for angle-closure glaucoma
NEW YORK — Phacoemulsification with IOL implantation is a viable approach in cases of acute angle-closure glaucoma, a speaker said here.
Aspirin useful as adjunctive treatment for giant cell arteritis
NEW YORK — An aspirin regimen should be considered a reasonable adjunctive treatment for giant cell arteritis, according to a speaker here.
Multiple surgical techniques allow for management of brow ptosis
NEW YORK — Brow ptosis is most manageable through the use of a direct brow lift, an internal browpexy or an endoscopic brow lift, according to a speaker here.
Jorge L. Alió, MD, PhD, awarded 2012 Waring Medal
NEW YORK — Jorge L. Alió, MD, PhD, was presented the 2012 Waring Medal for his clinical and research work performed in ophthalmology across the world.
Ophthalmologists face challenges, pressure from Affordable Care Act
NEW YORK — Ophthalmologists will face many regulatory mandates and structural changes under the federal health care reform law, a legal expert said here.
Surgeon offers tips on managing mature cataract cases
NEW YORK — Generous use of dispersive viscoelastic, the initial crack and chop of the nucleus, and optimal use of technology are critical to maximizing outcomes in challenging cases of mature cataract, a surgeon said here.
New treatments being evaluated for management of pediatric ophthalmic diseases
NEW YORK — Citing current literature and studies, a speaker here said that strides are being made in the diagnosis, treatment and management of pediatric ophthalmic diseases.
Consider angle kappa measurement, spherical aberration when making premium IOL selection
NEW YORK — Surgeons need to pay particular attention to angle kappa and spherical aberration when selecting multifocal and accommodating IOLs, a speaker said here.