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Keratoplasty plus cross-linking may be efficacious in progressive keratoconus
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.
CAIRS shows more corneal flattening when performed before cross-linking
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.
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Proxymetacaine shows efficacy in pain control after cross-linking
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.
Study evaluates surgical strategies for advanced pellucid marginal degeneration
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.
Water-free cyclosporine outperforms vehicle in reducing fluorescein staining in dry eye
A water-free cyclosporine 0.1% solution demonstrated superiority over vehicle in corneal fluorescein staining among adults with moderate to severe dry eye disease, according to a study conducted in China and published in JAMA Ophthalmology.
Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, appointed founder, chairman of Surface Ophthalmics
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.
Cryopreserved amniotic membranes can help optimize outcomes in herpes zoster ophthalmicus
Of the cases referred to me for management of dry eye, many turn out to be manifestations of nerve damage subsequent to an untreated viral infection, such as herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
Novel technique uses SMILE lenticules for cross-linking in thin corneas
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.
Cross-linking shows efficacy in recurrent corneal erosion syndrome
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.
BLOG: What is ‘ultra eye?’
“Ultra eye,” more formally known as “ultramarathon-induced corneal edema,” is a rare but fascinating condition that presents only in athletes during very long-distance events.
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