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Glaucoma…
Macular scan OCT could be used for glaucoma and
should be considered as a tool for the diagnosis and management
of glaucoma, due to the predictable and significant structural
relationship between macular thickness and VF defects.
Abstract available in Journal of Glaucoma
Anti-glaucoma eye drops linked to meibomian gland
changes The long-term use of anti-glaucoma eye drops is
linked to changes in meibomian gland morphology and function,
according to a paper published in the journal Cornea.
Link to abstract
Cataract…
Corneal astigmatism and HOAs affect IOL performance
Uncorrected corneal astigmatism and higher-order aberrations
(HOAs) in pseudophakic eyes significantly affects
through-focus performance of presbyopia-correcting IOLs.
Abstract available in
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Dexamethasone protects against membrane formation
Dexamethasone protects against anterior membrane formation
and doesn’t increase glaucoma risk.
Abstract available in
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Cornea….
Pranoprofen benefits dry eyes Topical pranoprofen 0.1%
reduces the ocular signs and symptoms of dry eyes and decreases
inflammatory markers of conjunctival epithelial cells,
according to a study in the latest journal of Cornea
Link to abstract
DALK with hydrops is safe and effective Deep anterior
lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) is a safe and effective procedure
in keratoconic eyes with previous hydrops.
This study can be found in the
British Journal of Ophthalmology
Retina…
Prophylactic treatment of retinal breaks reduces RD risk
Prophylactic treatment of retinal breaks during vitrectomy
appears to reduce the risk of postoperative retinal detachment
(RD), states a paper in Retina.
Link to article
Latest News
Repetitive probing identifies nasolacrimal duct
obstructions Repetitive probing with intranasal endoscopic
imaging provides information about congenital
nasolacrimal duct obstructions, claims a paper in the
European Journal of Ophthalmology.
Link to abstract
(full text will be available in December)
Instrument-Based Vision Screening Best in 3-5year
olds NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Oct 30 - A new policy
statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics published
Monday recommends photoscreening and handheld
autorefraction as an alternative to visual acuity screening
with vision charts in children aged three to five years old.
Link to full policy statement in Pediatrics
Simple eye tests accurately identify schizophrenia
Using a series of simple eye tests to identify abnormal eye
movements may help clinicians to distinguish patients with
schizophrenia from those without, new research suggests.
Link to abstract
UK Lacks Pathways Through Social and Clinical Care
for Eye Patients
UK study results reveal that emotional and family support
is lacking for individuals with visual impairment.
The survey of clinical and rehabilitation staff working at
eye clinics and in the community showed discrepancies in
opinions over what constitutes essential services for visually
impaired patients, and which type of personnel provides
such services.
Eye 2012; 26: 1302‐1309
Link to Abstract
Gas Superior to Air Tamponade in Lower Quadrant
Vitrectomy
Gas and air are suitable tamponading agents for use during
vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD),
however air tamponade should only be used in cases that
are restricted to the superior quadrants, study findings
show.
Advance on-line publication –British J. of Ophth. 2012
Link to full text