Oculoplastics News

A newly designed hydrogel lacrimal stent appears well-tolerated and effective for performing dacryocystorhinostomy surgery to correct acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction, according to a study by researchers in California.

I would like to share some thoughts straight from the fall meeting of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, where the buzz in oculoplastics was on periocular reflation.

NEW YORK — The Physicians Coalition for Injectable Safety, an alliance comprised of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, and the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, has partnered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Counterfeit Alert Network, the coalition announced in a press release.

Placing two silicone tubes may be an effective, minimally invasive option for treating partial lacrimal system obstructions in adult patients, according to a small study by researchers at the University of Michigan.

A new technique of direct ophthalmic artery infusion chemotherapy appears effective for treating children with retinoblastoma, with few systemic side effects and minimal local toxicity, according to a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 33rd Annual Scientific Meeting.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reviewed post-marketing reports linking botulinum toxins types A and B to systemic adverse reactions after use of FDA-approved and unapproved treatments, the agency said in a press release.

Micro-fat grafting to the anophthalmic or enophthalmic socket seems to be a safe alternative for orbital volume augmentation, according to a study by researchers in England.

With proper patient selection, injecting corticosteroids intraorbitally may be effective as a first-line treatment for idiopathic orbital inflammation, according to a prospective study by researchers in Israel and Australia.

A new form of dynamic magnetic resonance angiography shows potential for improving the evaluation and treatment of patients with complex orbital tumors, according to a small retrospective study.

Air reflux commonly occurs after external dacryocystorhinostomy and is associated with symptomatic success, according to a study by researchers in London.