Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Decrease Trabeculotomy Failure Risk
Spikes in intraocular pressure and eyes without hyphema presented a higher risk of failure in eyes receiving gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy.
Laser Surgery
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy Reduces Acute Angle Closure Attack Following Mydriasis
Prophylactic laser peripheral iridotomy reduces the low risk of an acute angle closure attack in glaucoma suspects even further.
Dexamethasone Suspension Protective Against Cataract Surgery Inflammation
Patients reported satisfaction with the single dose option.
Anterior Segment Structure Changes After LPI for Angle Closure
Lens thickness may be positively correlated with LPI treatment success, a study shows.
Laser Photocoagulation May Prevent Detachment in Acute Retinal Necrosis
Combined with antiviral therapy and steroid use, the prophylactic laser treatment helped stave off the complication.
Epi-LASIK, TRPK Offer Similar Benefits for Patients With Moderate to High Myopia
Both single-step TPRK and off-flap Epi-LASIK proved to be safe, effective and predictable for treating patients with moderate to high myopia, a study shows.
IOL Type May Influence Secondary Visual Axis Opacification in Children
Researchers analyzed children who underwent cataract surgery with implantation of 1-piece acrylic, 3-piece acrylic, and bag-in-lens IOLs.
In CSCR, Subthreshold Yellow Laser Treatments Increase Visual Acuity, Resolves Subretinal Fluid
Visual acuity is positively correlated with choroidal vascularity index during subthreshold yellow laser therapy for central serous chorioretinopathy, a report shows.
Acute Angle Closure Crisis Preventable With Better Exam Emphasis
Among patients who underwent a comprehensive eye exam 2 years before a diagnosis of AACC, most did not receive gonioscopy evaluation, study shows.
In SMILE, Stromal Bed Thickness May Reveal Posterior Corneal Elevation Risk
For posterior corneal stability after SMILE, threshold is approximately 27% to 28% ablation depth, and 49% to 53% stromal bed thickness.
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