Retinal Tear

KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — Not chasing lens material in the vitreous with a phaco probe, not attempting to use irrigation and not using a lens loop when dealing with a capsule rupture were some of the pearls shared in a presentation here.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Proper positioning directly after surgery is key to preventing displacement when treating giant retinal tears, according to a speaker here.

When they are popped in a celebratory fashion, champagne corks can leave the bottle at speeds up to 60 mph.

Patients with severe tear deficiency due to keratoconjunctivitis sicca experienced significant improvements after treatment with OTX-101 0.09% compared with vehicle, according to data published in Current Eye Research.

A study found patients requiring emergency ophthalmic care during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders were less likely to have health insurance, more likely to delay seeking treatment and traveled farther for care, according to a presentation.

The threat of permanent ocular damage can take many forms as children delve into their new gifts in the midst of the holiday season.