Cornea/External Disease News

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Douglas Katsev, MD, discusses changes he has seen in dry eye treatment with the emergence of Miebo.

In patients with keratoconus who are undergoing cataract surgery, the risk for continued progression must be evaluated, as well as IOL options, power calculation challenges and the likelihood of good acuity after surgery.

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WAILEA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye 2024, Laura M. Periman, MD, discusses innovations in evaporative dry eye disease.

M&S Technologies and Bruder Healthcare have announced the launch of the M&S Bruder Ocular Surface Analyzer, an all-in-one device that captures and provides test results for dry eye disease in as little as 15 seconds per eye.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Corneal irregularities should not be missed and must be treated before patients are scheduled for cataract surgery to avoid disappointing refractive outcomes.

The FDA has released a revised draft guidance discussing quality considerations for topical ophthalmic drug products, with the addition of new information related to product sterility and prevention of contamination.

WAILEA, Hawaii — The IC-8 Apthera IOL is a reliable option for managing irregular corneas, as long as the right candidates are selected, according to a presenter here at Hawaiian Eye 2024.

WAILEA, Hawaii — In this Healio Video Perspective from Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024, John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, discusses the benefits of treating corneal ulcers with Fortisite, a combination of tobramycin 1.5% and vancomycin 5%.

WAILEA, Hawaii — Lateral tarsal strip surgery can be used to tackle many issues presented in patients with lower eyelid malposition, according to a speaker at Hawaiian Eye/Retina 2024.