Comanagement News

Understanding any structural abnormalities or pathology prior to cataract surgery is imperative.

A 39-year-old Caucasian woman presented complaining of a dark spot in the central vision of her right eye that began 3 days prior. The dark spot was accompanied by a heavy, pressure-like sensation in the right eye. She had never experienced these symptoms before and had no previous history of trauma. She denied having any flashes or floaters.

The origin of keratoconus is still hotly debated. Genetic and environmental factors have been widely investigated, as has an inflammatory component.

In a recent blog entry, we discussed the ramifications of compromised capsules. In this entry we will discuss options that our surgeons resort to when such complications arise unexpectedly during surgery.

byCharles Shidlofsky, OD, FCOVD

Ten years ago, the prevailing sentiment among anterior segment surgeons was that the best way to prevent infection from aggressive bacteria was to use “fourth-generation” fluoroquinolone eye drops.

Medi-Cal managed care plans in California are making progress in the state’s costly and deadly diabetes epidemic, according to a report commissioned by the California Optometric Association.

Good long-term outcomes are difficult to achieve in refractive and cataract surgery patients if ocular surface disease is not effectively managed, according to David Hardten, MD, here at the Twin Cities Ocular Surface Disease Symposium.

by William V. Padula, OD, SFNAP, FAAO, FNORA

An estimated 5.46% of the population worldwide is affected by rosacea, with predominance at the age of 45 to 60 years, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of published data. No significant difference between men and women and no significant association between higher prevalence and latitude were observed.