Cornea
Anterion OCT Adds Feature to Assess Epithelial Thickness
The new module produces colored maps and detailed parameters to assist in refractive surgery planning, ocular surface evaluation and more, according to the company.
01/13/2025
Study Details Effects of Tamsulosin on Anterior Segment
After treatment, researchers observed thinning in the area of the dilator muscle and a smaller post-dilation pupil diameter.
01/10/2025
White Patients Found to Have Worse Dry Eye Signs Than Other Groups
Despite this, symptom severity was the same across demographic cohorts in a recent study, indicating discomfort is similar.
01/08/2025
Predictors of Mental Health Outcomes Identified Post Corneal Transplantation
Long-term effects of the procedure were studied, with male sex, Fuchs’ dystrophy and an active coping style resulting in more positive outlooks.
12/13/2024
Study Explores Keratoconus Treatment Disparities by Socioeconomic Status
The most at-risk groups received less treatment for this progressive corneal condition.
12/05/2024
Cataract Surgery-DMEK Combo Reasonable for Phakic Fuchs’ Patients
A recent study characterized the cytokine profiles in these patients at multiple time points to determine post-op inflammatory response.
11/27/2024
Severe DED Patients Have Thicker Corneal Epithelium, Thinner Stroma
Increased tear film evaporation in patients with more pronounced symptoms may explain stromal thinning, study shows.
11/21/2024
Systemic Medication Concerns for Corneas
This anterior structure can be at risk of various complications from oral drug use. Let’s look at the most common presentations that ODs should know about.
11/15/2024
Clinicians Advised to Monitor Ortho-K Patients Before Refractive Surgery
As authors of a new study explain, certain corneal changes associated with the lenses may pose risks to procedure outcomes.
11/13/2024
Severe Dry Eye Raises Risk of Corneal Ulcer Fivefold, Study Finds
Patients with either Sjögren’s syndrome or cicatrizing conjunctivitis were particularly vulnerable.
11/12/2024
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January 14, 2025
From Comprehensive to Retina: Intelligently Advancing OCT
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