Rotational recovery key to toric lift
March 1st 2010Results of a controlled study comparing soft toric contact lenses with different designs highlights the importance of understanding orientation recovery following lens displacement and orientation recovery following lens displacement and orientation of a settled lens.
Involve primary-care doctor in retinal artery occlusion
February 1st 2010Referral to a primary-care physician is a critical component in the care of patients with a retinal artery occlusion because the ophthalmic event usually is a manifestation of a systemic disease, which by itself is associated with increased morbidity and mortality, according to experts.
Ocular olopatadine administration provides adjuvant effects on allergic nasal symptoms
February 1st 2010Analyses of data from two hybrid environmental studies evaluating 0.2% olopatadine HCl ophthalmic solution QD for the treatment of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis or rhinoconjunctivitis show that patients derive improvement in the frequency or severity of their nasal symptoms as a simultaneous benefit with relief of ocular allergy.