Iritis

CHICAGO — Valacyclovir can be beneficial for treating multiple episodes of keratitis or iritis in patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus, according to a speaker here.

The FDA approved the iDose TR for the lowering of IOP in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma, according to a press release from Glaukos.

A 67-year-old man was referred to the oculoplastic service at Beth Israel Lahey Medical Center by an outside eye care provider for surgical evaluation of worsening left upper eyelid ptosis for about 7 months.

A 67-year-old man was referred to the cornea clinic with complaints of progressive vision decline, mild pain and tearing of the right eye.

The vast majority of cataract surgeries result in the placement of an IOL within the capsular bag, which is typically the most natural and stable position. For nearly every patient, the IOL will be securely held in position for decades to come, providing excellent visual acuity. However, in some cases there can be complications with IOLs, the most common of which is dislocation of the IOL due to progressive zonular weakness. These cases can be remedied by suture fixation of the IOL to the sclera or even the iris, but what about more unusual IOL complications?