Breaking down the dorzolamide shortage - Ophthalmology Times
WEBAug 9, 2019 — Essentially, brimonidine 0.1% (Alphagan P, Allergan) is often a reasonable substitution for dorzolamide, while brimonidine-timolol (Combigan, Allergan) is an ideal substitution for dorzolamide-timolol shortages, assuming no brimonidine allergy. Certainly, the dorzolamide shortage has helped us view branded pharmaceutical companies in …
Ophthalmologists: Castor oil shouldn’t be rubbed in the eyes, no …
WEBAug 8, 2023 — Ophthalmologists are issuing a warning not to use castor oil as a way to treat vision problems amid claims circulating on TikTok. In its heyday, castor oil was considered a jack-of-all-trades home remedy, used as a laxative, a moisturizer and even as a chest rub to ease lung congestion. Now, it is making a comeback as some influencers on TikTok ...
Treating Demodex blepharitis efficiently before surgery
WEBJan 7, 2021 — Our ability to efficiently address the Demodex burden that is driving blepharitis and inflammation is growing rapidly, making it easier than ever to resolve the problem before elective surgery and keep patients on track long term. About the author. Laura M. Periman, MD. e:[email protected].
Early clinical experience with next-generation lens
WEBMar 13, 2021 — Early clinical experience with next-generation lens. March 13, 2021. By Cheryl Guttman Krader, BS, Pharm. Publication. Article. Digital Edition Ophthalmology Times: March 15, 2021. Volume 46. Issue 5. One surgeon shares the early results of his experience using the new TECNIS Eyhance and TECNIS Eyhance Toric II IOLs in performing the first post ...
Dispelling myths about refractive lens exchange - Ophthalmology …
WEBSep 7, 2020 — Ninety-nine percent of the responders considered themselves refractive surgeons and 34% had undergone a laser vision correction themselves. Almost 50% of those who underwent laser vision correction were in their 30s, 30% in their 40s, and 22% in their 20s at the time of surgery. Of the survey responders, 8.5% reported having undergone a …
Pre-operative IOP hints after cataract surgery - Ophthalmology …
WEBNov 11, 2020 — Results indicated that the preoperative IOP was a significant (P < 0.0001) predictor of the IOP 1 day after surgery. Hay concluded that elevated preoperative IOP was associated with 1-day postoperative IOP elevations in patients without glaucoma or ocular hypertension following uncomplicated cataract surgery. “This knowledge may help ...
EDTA chelation provides solution for band keratopathy
WEBOct 15, 2005 — Baltimore—Ethylene diamine tetra-acetic acid (EDTA) chelation offers a low-tech, low-cost, effective treatment for calcific band keratopathy associated with chronic uveitis and other disorders, said James P. Dunn, MD, at the Current Concepts in Ophthalmology meeting, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Ophthalmology Times.
Alcon reveals final data from Vivity Registry Study which …
WEBSep 13, 2023 — Alcon has announced final data from its Vivity Registry Study, which monitored real-world patient experiences for up to 12 months post cataract surgery with implantation of either AcrySof IQ Vivity or AcrySof IQ Vivity Toric presbyopia-correcting intraocular lens (PCIOL).
AAO 2019: Ophthalmologists alerted to recently described drug …
WEBOct 12, 2019 — AAO 2019: Ophthalmologists alerted to recently described drug-induced maculopathy. October 12, 2019. By Cheryl Guttman Krader, BS, Pharm. Article. Nieraj Jain, MD, describes the investigations that led to the recent identification of this drug-related retinal toxicity and described the clinical features that support its diagnosis.
Fluorometholone acetate: More benefit than meets the eye
WEBDec 11, 2019 — Fluorometholone is the active steroid in formulations used to treat ocular inflammation- however, it is what doesn’t meet the eye that makes the difference, i.e., the vehicle. If the vehicle prevents the drug from optimally penetrating through the ocular surface into the underlying tissue, the drug will not be as effective as if the ...
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