Dry Eye Symptom Severity Correlated With Genomic Variants
A genome-wide association study shows a link between the variants and ocular surface symptoms, but not signs.
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Cyclosporine Intracanalicular Insert Successful Through 16 Weeks
Researchers saw improvements in signs and symptoms starting in week 2, and continuing through week 16.
Study Shows Superior Outcomes With SMILE vs LASIK
The study evaluated the refractive, visual, and aberrometric outcomes of the refractive procedures.
IVIG, Anti-Inflammatory Therapies Can Reduce Cataract Surgery Complications
A preoperative protocol may limit complications of cataract surgery for patients with existing graft vs host disease.
Varenicline Treatment Associated with Dry Eye Sign, Symptom Reduction
The 4-week randomized trial saw an initial increase in eye dryness score, but positive results were observed at weeks 2 and 4.
With Dry Eye Severity, Conditioned Pain Modulation Response Intensifies
The pain scale’s intensity at the forehead was significantly associated with DEQ-5 scores.
Subconjunctival Sirolimus-Loaded Liposomes Reduce Dry Eye Signs, Symptoms
Patients treated with the therapeutic saw improvements in corneal/conjunctival staining, lipid layer interferometry, meibomian gland dropout.
Intraoperative Aberrometry Best Determines IOL Power After Refractive Surgery
A study suggests intraoperative aberrometry has advantages over BTK to determine IOL power in postmyopic LASIK/PRK eyes.
Telehealth Initiatives Increase Likelihood That Patients Will Return for In-Person Care
Study demonstrates that telehealth appointments increased likelihood that minority patients will return for in-person eye examinations.
Virtual Schooling Led to Acute Ocular Symptoms
The pandemic safety measure led to more instances of convergence insufficiency in children, a report shows.
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