Most Patients Treated With Laser Trabeculoplasty Are Younger, Female
Researchers found that, even though advanced age and patient sex are not factors for response, some groups receive fewer laser treatments for glaucoma.
Laser Surgery
Study Warns of Unnecessary Capsulotomies
Investigators used “real world” data to assess the rate of Nd:YAG capsulotomies and expressed concern about the potential for unnecessary risk.
Laser Photocoagulation vs Intravitreal Injections for ROP Demonstrate Comparable Efficacy, Safety Outcomes
Laser photocoagulation and anti-VEGF intravitreal injections can be considered to treat retinopathy of prematurity.
LASIK Can Assist in Treating Pediatric Myopic Anisometropia, Study Shows
Pediatric patients can undergo LASIK for treatment of myopic anisometropia according to research presented at the AAO 2020 conference.
Research Shows Good Intraoperative Patient Experience, Less Dry Eye in SMILE Procedure
A study shows patients have a better experience during the procedure, and less frequent postoperative dry eye, with SMILE than other refractive surgeries.
Study Shows Impact of Birth Weight on Retinopathy of Prematurity
In a nationwide study across South Korea, researchers found associations with higher mortality and visual impairment.
Low Intraocular Pressures, Uveitis Associated with Nonresponse to Laser Trabeculoplasty
IRIS Registry data shows which patients respond to laser trabeculoplasty.
Study: Slower Visual Recovery After SMILE Correlates With Optical Density
After SMILE surgery, patients experience a slower visual recovery than with LASIK, which researchers say is tied to the higher optical densities in the early postoperative period.
Iris-Fixated Lenses Maintain Safety, Efficacy After 6-Year Follow-Up
Researchers review the long-term safety, efficacy, and stability of foldable iris-fixated phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implants to correct moderate to high myopia
Post Photorefractive Keratectomy Pain is Uncommon, and Manageable
A study shows pain after photorefractive keratectomy was not associated with ablation depth, gender, season, or surgeon status.
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