Surgery
Just Zap It
Floaters are a nuisance for everyone. When they affect vision, consider referring for vitreolysis.
04/15/2019
Repeat PK Promotes Better Healing than Primary Surgery
Multiple procedures stimulated more activated keratocytes.
03/28/2019
DMEK An Option for Herpes Simplex
The surgery improves CDVA in patients, but study also finds high rate of post-op complications.
03/12/2019
Arkansas Scope Expansion Bill Fails
A narrow defeat keeps lasers out of optometry’s hands, for now.
03/04/2019
Retinal Transplant Safe for Macular Holes
This surgical technique reduces the risk of detachment and can improve vision.
02/28/2019
Non-invasive Procedure Effectively Controls IOP
A study shows the benefits of micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation.
02/25/2019
LASIK, SMILE Neck-and-Neck for Outcomes
Two years post-op, patients have surprisingly similar responses, researchers find.
02/25/2019
Cutting Out Calcifications
Concretions don’t often need excision, but here’s what to expect when they do.
02/15/2019
DALK Safe for All Stages of Keratoconus
Technique most effective in eyes with severest conditions.
02/13/2019
Eyelid Hygiene Before LASIK Reduces Dry Eye Symptoms
Positive changes include decrease in MGD severity and increase in tear break-up time.
12/18/2018
