Monday, November 13, 2023

CP Bulletin: ADHD Associated with Corneal Condition in Males

Despite adjustments for possible confounders, ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, was determined to be linked with the presence of keratoconus (KCN) in male patients in a large population-based, cross-sectional JAMA Ophthalmology study comprised of male and female adolescents and adults.1

Thursday, October 19, 2023

CP Bulletin: Inflammatory Bowel Disease Independent Risk Factor for Dry Eye Disease

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is an independent risk factor for dry eye disease (DED), according to a study in October’s BMC Ophthalmology.

Thursday, September 7, 2023

CP Bulletin: Drug for COVID-19 Temporarily Changes Eye Color in Pediatric Patient

Within 18 hours of favipiravir treatment for COVID-19, a six-month-old Thailand baby boy’s eye color changed from brown to blue, and then returned to brown, according to a case study published in Frontiers Pediatrics.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Web Exclusive: Advancements in Endothelial Keratoplasty

Growth in endothelial keratoplasty (EK) procedure volume, according to the latest Eye Banking Statistical Report, and an inadequate supply of donor corneas outside the United States are powerful motivations for innovation.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

CP Bulletin: Blue Light-Activating Injectable Biomimetic Material May Restore Corneal Health

An Injectable biomaterial triggered by pulsed low-energy blue light could be used to reshape and thicken damaged corneas, according to a press release issued by the University of Ottawa.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Corneal Physician Bulletin: HCP Cureblindness Acquires SightLife International

HCP Cureblindness acquired the SightLife International Program, the global division of the broader SightLife organization, with full integration of systems, programs, and brand, according to a press release.

Friday, March 10, 2023

Dry Eye Disease: The Humanistic, Psychological, and Economic Impact

Globally, the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) is estimated between 5% and 50%1 While ophthalmologists are well aware of the ocular health implications of the condition, they may not be aware of the humanistic, psychological, and economic impact of dry eye disease — all additional reasons DED should be considered a priority among other important diagnoses in the ophthalmologist’s practice.

Friday, March 10, 2023

Dry Eye Disease: The Humanistic, Psychological, and Economic Impact

Globally, the prevalence of dry eye disease (DED) is estimated between 5% and 50%1 While ophthalmologists are well aware of the ocular health implications of the condition, they may not be aware of the humanistic, psychological, and economic impact of dry eye disease — all additional reasons DED should be considered a priority among other important diagnoses in the ophthalmologist’s practice.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Corneal Physician Bulletin: Tissue Adhesive with Irradiated Visible Light Treats Corneal Ulcers

An extracellular matrix-based sticky sealant designed to reconstruct corneal tissue has been created by a team at the Pohang University of Science and Technology, in Gyeongbuk. Korea.

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Corneal Physician Bulletin: Contact Lens in Development to Prevent Contact Lens-Induced DED

A contact lens prototype created to preclude contact lens-induced dry eye disease has been developed by a team at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation...

Friday, February 10, 2023

Ophthalmologist in Viral Video Encourages Pro Bono Cataract Surgery

“I always believed that the day would come when we, as a species, would come to recognize the moral crime that is needless blindness, but I never thought it would come in the form of a 24-year-old YouTuber named MrBeast,” marvels the Jacksonville, Florida, ophthalmologist.

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Corneal Physician Bulletin: Sedentary Behavior Associated with Elevated Risk of Dry Eye Disease

Another reason to get up and moving?

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Corneal Physician Bulletin: Can Allergy Increase the Risk for Cataract Surgery?

Koreans with allergic diseases had a higher risk of cataract surgery vs. those without allergic diseases, reports a study in Scientific Reports. Additionally, the combination of atopic dermatitis (AD) and allergic rhinitis (AR) caused the most risk, especially in males with AD who were younger than age 50.