Cornea and Contact Lens Q & A
Experts address questions on anterior segment disease care and contact lens fitting. Edited by Joseph P. Shovlin, OD.
Twice the Conditions, Twice the Fun
While the presence of other corneal abnormalities makes things difficult for this keratoconus patient, CXL should be initiated as soon as disease progression is detected.
03/15/2019
Making the Leap
Avoiding corneal touch whenever possible when fitting scleral lenses helps minimize the risk of long-term ocular damage.
02/15/2019
The Latest and Greatest
Newly approved shingles vaccine Shingrix is a viable option for many elderly patients.
12/15/2018
Breaking Down Resistance
While non-responsiveness to drugs like acyclovir during herpes simplex treatment is rare, doctors must know how to proceed if they run into this problem.
11/20/2018
Delaying the Inevitable
With persistent epithelial defects, referring to a specialist may ultimately be the best option.
10/15/2018
Third Time’s the Charm?
Two graft failures later and a patient is running out of options.
09/15/2018
The Cut After Colonization
When patients have resistant organisms, should clinicians be resistant to LASIK?
08/15/2018
Fend Off the Supervillain
Here’s how to protect a vulnerable cornea from opportunistic threats that might make a bad situation even worse.
06/15/2018
Concentrate on Povidone-iodine
Its standard of care has been in place for decades, but a lower concentration could provide steady results with less toxicity.
05/15/2018
Trouble with Thygeson’s
Management for these cases can be quick if done right. However, an exact cause for the disease is still elusive.
04/15/2018
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