Using corneal measurements to create a customized intraocular lens resulted in better contrast sensitivity for patients.
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Category: Anterior Segment
Eye rubbing linked to increase in intraocular pressure
Continuous monitoring of experimental macaques showed that this mindless habit can increase intraocular pressure, predisposing the individual to eye conditions
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Progenitor cells exist in the transitional zone between the peripheral corneal endothelium and trabecular meshwork
These cells are arranged in two layers, express stem markers, and may hold the key for increasing the regenerative capacity
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SMILE! It works!
This 10-year follow-up study shows that this refractive procedure is effective for myopia and myopic astigmatism.
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Contact-lens assisted cross-linking prevents keratoconus progression
In patients with thin corneas and keratoconus, this treatment is effective in halting thinning and in improving vision and astigmatism.
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Age matters: Meibomian gland loss for the diagnosis of dry eye disease
Meibomian gland loss is correlated with tear film and ocular surface parameters. But so is age.
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Photodynamic therapy with rose bengal dye can be used as an adjunct in infectious keratitis
The use of this dye with green light generates reactive oxygen species, which can be toxic to infectious pathogens, and
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Dry eyes? Don’t neglect your headset!
Wearing a virtual reality headset when working in front of a (computer) screen may protect the eyes from dryness.
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Lens exchange to correct refractive errors is a safe and effective method
Tired of wearing glasses? Aside from refractive laser surgery, refractive lens exchange surgery is also a safe and effective technique.
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Nerve stimulation as a treatment for dry eye disease
Topical medications can be of limited efficacy. Chronic nerve stimulation of the lacrimal gland can be a better treatment option.
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