Comanagement News

Over the past decade, telehealth programs have become more integrated among medical subspecialities; however, due to the nature of eye care evaluations, the practice has remained far less common in optometry and ophthalmology.

In this month’s blog entry, we will discuss an intraocular refractive surgery that we may not see often but are likely already incredibly comfortable seeing for postop: refractive lens exchange.

As a scleral lens fitter working in an ophthalmology group with cornea and cataract specialists, I try to hold off on sending a keratoconic patient for cataract surgery until it is absolutely necessary.

An interesting case was recently discussed among the optometrists and surgeons at Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute.

The National Institutes of Health says that most diseases, except trauma-based conditions, have a genetic determinant. Keratoconus is no exception.

ATLANTA – Clinicians should evaluate choroidal nevi for five factors when deciding to refer or follow the patient, according to Steve Ferrucci, OD, FAAO, here at SECO.

Roberto “Bobby” Saenz, OD, MS, FAAO, provides an overview of his SECO presentation that focuses on “cutting edge” comanagement, including refractive, cataract and keratoconus needs.

This year's SECO meeting will be a mix of virtual presentations and live sessions that will take place in Atlanta, April 28 to May 2.

One of the strategies for severely ill patients with COVID-related acute respiratory distress is to place them in prolonged prone positioning.

Last month we explored the risk factors for a compromised capsule during cataract extraction. We will now explore different surgical options for lens implantation in the face of this complication, as well as their risks and benefits.