Cornea

The pachymeter is the most lightweight handheld product of its kind on the market, according to the company.

Investigators found more cases than expected following tomography of 2007 eyes.

Michael Belin, MD, weighs the ABCD and Amsler-Krumeich classifications and proposes ABCD progression displays as an effective modern alternative.

Phase 3 trials continue to investigate the efficacy of EpiSmart, a new method of cross-linking that could be utilized in the treatment of keratoconus.

Kourtney Houser, MD, and Kendall Donaldson, MD, MS, give an overview of the important role topography and tomography play in catching keratoconus early in their patients.

Early diagnosis of keratoconus is vital given the disease's prevalence in pediatric patient, according to Jennifer Harthan, OD, FAAO, FSLS.

Shelley Cutler, OD, FAAO, comments on technological advancements leading to the progression of keratoconus diagnosis and treatment options during this year's IKA symposium.

Melissa Barnett, OD, Director of Optometry at the University of California, Davis, talked about her session at IKA that focused on keratoconus from the patient perspective.

Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO, from Vance Thompson Vision, talked about his session at the IKA Symposium that discussed cross-linking in keratoconus treatment both now and looking toward the future.

Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, President and Co-founder of IKA, talked about his session at the meeting centering around the pediatric prevalence of keratoconus, the importance of early diagnosis, and the impact this can have on practices.

Alan Glazier, OD, FAAO, talked about moderating a session discussing the education of the public on keratoconus, from screening to diagnosis, and the roles clinicians can take to assist in the patients' anxieties.

Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO, FNAP, President and Co-founder of IKA, talked about his session at the meeting that discussed the prevalence of keratoconus in the pediatric population in the US.

The 2 FDA registration trials for perfluorohexyloctane resulted in scientifically significant results for improvement of mild and moderate symptoms of dry eye disease.

The collective enhances education, research, and quality of life.

Controversies in Modern Eye Care cochair Arjan Hura, MD, details new expansions to the conference's schedule, which include discussions on retina gene therapies, corneal endothelial diseases, and oculoplastics.

The IOL launch is the company’s second market debut in less than 12 months.

What axial length readings and crystalline lens power tell you.

Pterygium is an ocular disease commonly referred to as “surfer’s eye,” which can result from exposure to high levels of UV radiation.

Before the ASCRS 2024 meeting, TheiaNova CEO Carissa Fonseca, PhD, pitched a novel keratoconus treatment.

The study authors also noted that patients responding well to routine intense pulsed light sessions do not need to undergo additional sessions.

The 1-time, intracameral injection is a cell therapy for the treatment of corneal edema secondary to corneal endothelial dysfunction.

Shifting the treatment paradigm can lead to less pain, inflammation

Dr Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS details her upcoming presentation "Cutting Out Surgery for the Management of Refractive Error," where she will detail the underutilization of orthokeratology during Vision Expo East 2024 later this week.

Ferroptosis is a form of cell death that depends on the presence of iron in the cells.

Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO, FSLS, sits down with Optometry Times to highlight the importance of staying up-to-date with technology in the development of treatment and diagnosis of keratoconus and what's to come at this year's IKA Keratoconus Symposium in May.

Oluwatosin U Smith, MD, urges consideration of the interaction between corneal and glaucomatous disease whenever treating glaucoma or corneal issues during the annual Glaucoma 360 meeting in San Francisco, California.

OKYO Pharma announced the acceptance of OK-101 as an investigational new drug following clinical studies investigating the candidate in patients with neuropathic corneal pain, the first to do so.

The study, based out of India, successfully transplanted 32 of 34 corneas harvested from drowning victims.

Much has changed in the study of keratoconus over the years.

Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO, shares latest updates in research on sutureless cryopreserved amniotic membrane for moderate-to-severe dry eye with short treatment duration.