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Laser technique for keratoconus
Monday, April 6, 2020Femtosecond-laser induced circular keratotomy (FSCKT) seems to be safe and effective in halting the progression of early-stage keratoconus
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DMEK vs DSAEK studies continue
Friday, April 3, 2020Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK) and ultrathin Descemet Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (UT-DSAEK) achieved broadly similar visual outcomes but with a higher complication rate for DMEK
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ECCTR Update
Sunday, March 1, 2020In October 2019, almost 60 people from 16 EU countries attended the final European Cornea and Cell Transplantation Registry (ECCTR) project conference in Brussels, Belgium.
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Inspiring Medal Lecture
Sunday, March 1, 2020Carrying out high-quality clinical research is “a moral imperative” and its importance in advancing medicine, and thus improving outcomes for patients, cannot be overstated.
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Editorial: A Beautiful Structure Jesper Hjortdal
Sunday, March 1, 2020The cornea is the window to the world. It’s a beautiful structure that is also the window to the patient’s eye.
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Femto-LASIK alongside PK
Sunday, March 1, 2020Femto-LASIK is a safe and effective means of reducing postoperative refractive error in patients who have previously undergone penetrating keratoplasty procedures, according to Luca Terracciano MD. “Despite a clear corneal graft, the presence of high refractive defects can often lead to an unsatisfactory visual outcome after keratoplasty procedures. Non-surgical options such as spectacles and contact […]
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VKC and corneal topography
Sunday, March 1, 2020Corneal topography should be performed in all cases of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) due to the high risk of corneal complications with this condition
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Limbal cell transplants
Sunday, March 1, 2020The success of limbal cell transplantation for treating non-healing corneal ulcers continues to improve due to advances in the stem cell supports for this procedure
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Rigorous techniques
Sunday, March 1, 2020Performing cataract surgery in the presence of an opaque cornea can be successfully achieved with a combination of rigorous surgical techniques and by respecting certain guidelines
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CATARACT SURGERY IN EYES WITH DISEASED CORNEAS
Wednesday, February 26, 2020The cornea is the window to the world. It’s a beautiful structure that is also the cataract surgeon’s window to the patient’s eye. It gives a crystal clear, unimpeded, magnified view of the internal structures while acting as the roof to a stable chamber, allowing uneventful surgery.
